Privacy Policy

PDFResources.com ("we," "us," or "our") operates a search engine that helps users discover publicly available PDF documents on the internet. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website.

We may collect the following types of information:

• Search Queries: We store search terms to improve search results and provide cached results for faster responses. Search queries are not linked to individual users.
• Account Information: If you subscribe to our Premium service, we collect your email address and payment information through our payment processor, Stripe. We do not store your credit card details on our servers.
• Usage Data: We may collect anonymous usage statistics such as page views, search frequency, and browser type to improve our service.
• Cookies: We use essential cookies to maintain your session and Premium subscription status. We may also use third-party cookies for analytics and advertising purposes.

• To provide and improve our PDF search service
• To cache search results and reduce response times
• To process Premium subscription payments
• To display relevant advertisements to free-tier users
• To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
• To comply with legal obligations

We use the following third-party services:

• Stripe: For payment processing. Stripe's privacy policy applies to payment data.
• Google: For search result data and analytics.
• Advertising Partners: We may display advertisements from third-party networks. These partners may use cookies to serve personalized ads.

Search queries and cached results are retained indefinitely to improve our service. Account information is retained for the duration of your subscription and for a reasonable period afterward for record-keeping purposes. You may request deletion of your account data by contacting us.

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Opt out of advertising cookies
• Cancel your Premium subscription at any time

Our service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected]