Effective May 8, 2026
Summary
iSavePDF (“we,” “us”) is operated by Two Quarters Ventures. We run a free, browser-based PDF toolkit at isavepdf.com. The single most important fact for understanding our privacy practices: every PDF tool on the site processes files entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to us and we never see their contents or names.
Beyond that, we collect anonymised analytics, run advertising via Google AdSense, and keep standard server logs — the same broad pattern as most ad-supported websites. The detail below explains exactly what gets collected, by whom, for what, and how you can opt out.
Information we collect
We collect information in three categories:
- Information you actively provide. If you email us at hello@isavepdf.com, we receive your email address and message contents. We use this only to reply. We don’t add you to any marketing list.
- Information collected automatically. When you visit the site, our hosting provider (Vercel) logs standard request data: your IP address, user-agent, the URL you requested, and the timestamp. These logs are used for security monitoring and debugging, and rotate out within 30 days. We use Google Analytics 4 with IP anonymisation enabled to understand aggregate usage — which tools are popular, which pages cause errors. GA4 data is retained for 14 months by default.
- Information from cookies and similar technologies. See the cookie policy for the full list. In short: a small number of essential cookies for session continuity, an analytics cookie set by GA4, and (with your consent) advertising cookies set by Google AdSense.
What we never collect
For complete transparency, here is what we explicitly do not collect:
- The contents of any PDF or image file you process. This is structurally impossible — files are processed locally in your browser and never sent to our servers.
- The file names of files you process.File names stay in your browser’s memory; they aren’t logged or analysed.
- Personal data via signup forms.iSavePDF has no user accounts. We don’t collect names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, or any other identifying information at signup, because there is no signup.
- Cross-device tracking identifiers we set ourselves. Third-party advertising cookies (under your consent) may correlate across sites; that is a function of those third parties, addressed separately.
How we use information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the website
- To respond to questions and support requests you send us
- To monitor for abuse, fraud, and security incidents
- To deliver display advertising via Google AdSense (where you have consented)
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell personal information. We do not use the information we collect to train machine-learning models. We do not share information with third parties except the processors listed below.
Third-party processors
The following third parties receive data when you visit iSavePDF:
- Vercel— our hosting provider. Receives your IP address, user-agent, and the URLs you request as part of normal HTTP traffic. Vercel’s privacy policy is at vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy.
- Google (Analytics 4) — receives anonymised page view and event data with truncated IPs. Privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
- Google (AdSense) — receives ad-impression and interaction data, and may set advertising cookies for personalised ads when you have consented. Personalised advertising can be managed via google.com/settings/ads.
- Sentry — receives stack traces and basic browser context when a tool encounters a runtime error. We explicitly do not capture file content or input data in error reports. Privacy policy at sentry.io/privacy.
Legal basis (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with similar protections, our legal bases for processing your data are:
- Legitimate interests. Operating the website, security monitoring, and basic anonymised analytics — narrowly scoped to what is necessary.
- Consent. Setting advertising cookies and any non-essential analytics cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time via the consent banner or by clearing cookies in your browser.
- Contract. Responding to support emails you send us.
Your rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA, etc.), you may have the right to:
- Request a copy of personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent for processing where consent is the basis
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
Because we hold so little data about individuals (no accounts, no files, no PII outside server logs), most of these rights have a narrow surface in practice. If you’d like to exercise any of them, email hello@isavepdf.com with the request and we’ll respond within 30 days.
Children’s privacy
iSavePDF is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA / UK). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact us at hello@isavepdf.com and we will delete it promptly.
Data retention
- Server access logs: 30 days
- Email correspondence: until the matter is resolved + 90 days
- Google Analytics 4: 14 months (default GA4 setting)
- Sentry error reports: 90 days
- Files you process: 0 seconds (we never receive them)
International data transfers
Our processors (Vercel, Google, Sentry) operate globally and may process data in the United States and other countries. Where required, transfers rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms approved by the relevant authority.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time as our service evolves or as the law changes. The “Effective” date at the top of the page reflects the latest revision. Material changes will be announced via a banner on the homepage for at least 14 days before taking effect.
Contact
For privacy-related questions or requests, email hello@isavepdf.com. We are not currently registered with a specific data protection authority; if you are an EEA resident and would prefer to contact a local supervisory authority, you can find yours via the European Data Protection Board.