Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how PDFMerger ("we", "us", or "the site") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website. By using the site, you agree to the practices described below. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

1. Information We Collect

We aim to collect as little personal information as possible. Specifically:

• PDF files you process: Files you select for merging are never uploaded to our servers. All merging happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. We have no access to the contents, filenames, or metadata of your files.
• Usage data: Like most websites, our hosting provider may automatically log standard request information such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and pages visited. This is used for security, abuse prevention, and aggregate analytics.
• Information you provide: If you contact us through the contact page, we receive the information you choose to send (such as your name, email address, and message).

2. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site and to display advertising. A cookie is a small text file stored in your browser. The cookies on this site fall into the following categories:

• Essential cookies: Used to remember your cookie consent choice and basic site preferences.
• Analytics cookies (if enabled): May be used to understand aggregate site usage so we can improve the service.
• Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense and its advertising partners to deliver and measure advertisements. See Section 3 for details.

You can disable or delete cookies at any time using your browser settings. Doing so may affect certain features of the site.

3. Third-Party Advertising (Google AdSense)

This site displays advertisements served by Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service operated by Google LLC. Google uses cookies and similar technologies to serve advertisements based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

Specifically, Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the internet. Some of these cookies may be classified as personalised advertising cookies and may transfer information about your visits to servers operated by Google and its advertising partners.

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You may also opt out of third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info or, for European users, www.youronlinechoices.eu.

For more information about how Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps, please review Google's "How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services" page.

4. How We Use Information

We use the information described above to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the website;
• Protect the site from abuse, spam, and security threats;
• Respond to messages you send us;
• Display and measure advertising through Google AdSense;
• Comply with legal obligations.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share limited data with:

• Service providers who host the website and deliver advertising (such as Google AdSense and our hosting provider);
• Authorities when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the site, its users, or the public.

6. Data Retention

Server logs are typically retained for a short period (usually 30–90 days) for security and diagnostic purposes. Contact form messages are retained only as long as needed to respond. Advertising cookie data is retained according to the policies of Google and its partners.

7. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 where applicable). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (for example, the European Union under GDPR, the United Kingdom, California under CCPA, or India under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023), you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or object to the processing of your personal information. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our Contact page.

9. International Users

The site is operated from India. By using the site, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your own, including countries whose data-protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be highlighted on the homepage where reasonable.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out through the Contact page.