Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2025
🍪 We use a small number of cookies to keep the site working, understand how it's used, and show relevant ads. You can control these through your browser settings.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, analyse how the site is used, and deliver relevant advertisements.
pdfGens uses cookies only for legitimate purposes as described below.
Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years | |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics | Maintains session state across pages | 2 years | |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited | 24 hours | |
IDE |
Google AdSense | Used to show Google ads that are relevant to the user | 13 months | |
test_cookie |
Checks if the user's browser supports cookies | Session | ||
pg_pref |
pdfGens | Stores user preferences (e.g., tool settings) in sessionStorage | Session |
Cookie Categories
- Essential cookies : Required for basic website functionality. Cannot be disabled. These include session storage used by our tools.
- Analytics cookies : Help us understand how visitors interact with our website. All data is aggregated and anonymous. Provided by Google Analytics.
- Advertising cookies : Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements. These are set by Google, not pdfGens directly.
How to Control Cookies
You have several options for controlling cookies:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing ones. See your browser's help section for instructions.
- Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Google Ads opt-out: Visit Google Ad Settings to control personalised advertising.
- Industry opt-out tools: Visit aboutads.info or youronlinechoices.eu.
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality or the relevance of ads you see.
Your File Processing — No Cookies Involved
It is important to note that the actual processing of your PDF and image files does not use cookies in any way. Your files are processed entirely within your browser's memory and are never transmitted to any server. Cookies only relate to website analytics and advertising functionality.
Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us.