Privacy Policy – Actually Free PDF Merger

Information We Collect

Actually Free PDF Merger is designed with privacy as a core principle. We collect minimal information:

• No PDF content: We do not upload, store, or have access to the contents of your PDF files. All merging happens entirely in your browser on your device.
• Standard web data: Like most websites, we may receive standard information that your browser automatically sends, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited. This information is used for basic website functionality and security.
• No personal accounts: We do not require user accounts, so we do not collect registration information, email addresses, or other personal identifiers.

How We Use Information

Any information we may collect is used solely for:

• Providing and maintaining the service
• Ensuring website security and preventing abuse
• Understanding how the service is used (at an aggregate level, not individual level)

We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Cookies & Analytics

Actually Free PDF Merger may use minimal cookies or analytics tools to understand website usage. If any analytics are used, they:

• Do not inspect or store document content
• Are limited to page-level metrics (visits, page views, etc.)
• Do not track individual users across sessions in a personally identifiable way

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

Third-Party Services

Actually Free PDF Merger operates entirely client-side. We do not use third-party services to process your PDF files. All PDF merging is performed using open-source libraries (such as pdf-lib) that run directly in your browser. No file data is sent to external servers for processing.

Data Retention

Since we do not upload or store your PDF files, there is no PDF data to retain. Any standard web server logs (IP addresses, access times) are typically retained for a limited period for security and troubleshooting purposes, then automatically deleted.

Security

We take security seriously. Because all PDF processing happens in your browser, your files never leave your device, providing the highest level of privacy and security. We implement standard web security practices to protect the website itself from unauthorized access or attacks.

You can verify our privacy claims: Open your browser's Developer Tools (F12) and go to the Network tab. Upload and merge PDFs. You will see that no file data is sent to any server—all processing happens locally in your browser.

Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through the appropriate channels. We are committed to transparency and will address any privacy concerns you may have.