Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 11, 2026
🍪 Good News: We use minimal cookies. No tracking, no advertising cookies, and no third-party analytics.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites function properly and can remember your preferences.
2. Our Cookie Usage
PDF Tools uses an absolute minimum of cookies. Here's what we use:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Remembers your light/dark mode preference | 1 year | Functional |
| tool_settings | Saves your last used tool settings | Session | Functional |
3. What We Don't Use
We intentionally do NOT use:
- Analytics cookies: No Google Analytics or similar tracking
- Advertising cookies: No ad targeting or retargeting
- Third-party cookies: No social media or external service cookies
- Session tracking: We don't track your browsing behavior
4. Local Storage
We use browser Local Storage (not cookies) for:
- Temporary file processing data (cleared when you close the tab)
- User interface preferences
This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Blocking cookies may affect some features, but core functionality will remain available.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Updates will be posted here.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our cookie usage, please contact us at xrbrowserextension@gmail.com