Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners. PDFToolsNow uses only a minimal set of cookies — we have no advertising network, no social tracking pixels, and no fingerprinting.
Cookies We Use
Essential cookies
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Stores your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
Essential cookies cannot be disabled — they are required for core site functionality such as remembering your theme preference.
Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4)
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users (anonymised ID) | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Persists session state for GA4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users within a 24-hour window | 24 hours |
Analytics cookies collect anonymised data only (IP addresses are masked, no cross-site tracking). They help us understand which tools are used and how to improve the site. You can opt out at any time — see below.
What We Do Not Do
- We do not use advertising or retargeting cookies
- We do not share cookie data with ad networks
- We do not use browser fingerprinting
- We do not track your PDF files or their content — files never leave your device
- We do not create user accounts or link cookies to personal identities
How to Manage Cookies
Opt out of Google Analytics
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, and Edge.
Browser cookie controls
Most browsers let you view, delete, and block cookies in their settings. Note that blocking all cookies may prevent the theme preference from being saved across sessions.
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy when we add or remove services. The "last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
For broader information about how we handle your data, see our Privacy Policy.