Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how ezPDF ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects the personal information of individuals ("you" or "your") who access or use our services (the "Service"). Our Service includes our software, the website located at https://ezpdf.dev, and any other related products or services we make available.

Your use of the Service indicates your acceptance of this Privacy Policy as well as our Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, please discontinue using the Service immediately. If you have questions about how we process personal data, you can contact us at contact@ezpdf.dev.

2. Definitions

• Contact Information – Your name, address, email address, phone number, or similar identifying details.
• User Account Information – Details used for logging in and identifying you in the Service, such as username, password, IP address, or MAC address.
• User Content – Any text, images, or other materials that you upload, publish, or generate within the Service.
• Personal Data or Personal Information – Any information that can directly or indirectly identify an individual, in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
• Cookies – Small text files placed on your device to help us recognize repeat visitors, analyze usage, and facilitate Service functionality.

3. Types of Personal Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

1. Contact Information (e.g., name, email address, phone number)
2. User Account Information (e.g., username, password, IP address)
3. Cookie Data (e.g., session identifiers, unique tokens)
4. Usage Data (e.g., how you interact with our Service, log-in timestamps)
5. User Content (e.g., documents, comments, or other materials you choose to upload)

4. How We Collect Personal Information

We collect Personal Information through various channels, including:

• When you register for a user account on our website or through our software;
• When you log in and interact with the Service;
• When you submit forms or contact us directly;
• When you upload User Content or share data via the Service;
• Through automatic means, such as Cookies (when you visit https://ezpdf.dev), which help us identify your browser or device, recognize repeat visits, and gather usage data.

If you prefer, you can disable or delete Cookies by adjusting your browser settings. However, disabling Cookies may affect certain functionality of the Service.

5. Purposes of Processing Personal Information

We process Personal Information for the following reasons:

1. To provide and improve the Service – Including analyzing usage trends, diagnosing technical issues, and enhancing user experience.
2. To personalize offers and content – So that we can show you features and information that match your interests.
3. To maintain account security and user support – Addressing technical questions, validating user identities, and sending important Service-related messages.
4. To fulfill contractual obligations – Managing your subscriptions, purchases, or other agreements you enter into with us.
5. To comply with legal requirements – Meeting relevant data protection laws, tax regulations, and other legal obligations.
6. For legitimate business interests – Such as fraud detection, dispute resolution, and enforcing our policies.

6. Data Storage and Security

We use reasonable organizational and technical measures to safeguard your Personal Information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. Despite our efforts, no security solution is flawless and we cannot guarantee absolute protection of any data transmitted or stored.

Your Personal Information may be stored on servers located in Germany. If you access the Service from outside Germany, please note that your data may be transferred to and processed in Germany, in accordance with GDPR requirements and other applicable laws.

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer period is required or permitted by law.

7. Data Deletion

If you wish to request deletion of your Personal Information, you can contact us at contact@ezpdf.dev. We will handle such requests in line with our legal obligations and legitimate business needs (e.g., certain records may be retained for compliance or legal purposes).

8. Email Communications

We reserve the right to send you administrative or Service-related emails (e.g., updates about your account, essential Service notices). These messages are not optional as they are critical to the operation of the Service. We may also send you marketing emails if you have given your consent or if there is another lawful basis. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by following the instructions within those emails.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Privacy Policy applies only to our Service. External websites or services that link to or from our platform are governed by their own privacy practices. We do not control and are not responsible for the content or privacy standards of third-party sites. You assume all risk when visiting or using external services.

10. Public Areas and User-Generated Content

If you choose to post or share any content (including personal data) in publicly accessible areas of the Service (e.g., forums, comments, discussion boards), that information may be seen and used by others. We cannot control how individuals who access publicly available information may further use it.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be posted on our website or communicated via email. Your continued use of the Service after these changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.