Welcome to SmokePDF.

At SmokePDF, protecting your privacy is one of our highest priorities. We understand that documents often contain sensitive personal, academic, financial, or business information. For this reason, we have designed our platform with a strong focus on privacy, transparency, and security.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices available to you when using our website and services.

By accessing or using SmokePDF, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Our Privacy Commitment

SmokePDF was built with a privacy-first approach.

Unlike many online document services that require users to upload files to remote servers, SmokePDF is designed to perform most PDF processing directly within your web browser using modern client-side technologies whenever technically possible.

This approach helps reduce unnecessary data transmission and gives users greater control over their documents.

If a future feature requires secure server-side processing because of technical limitations or advanced functionality, that requirement will be clearly communicated before any file is uploaded.

Information We Collect

We are committed to collecting as little information as reasonably necessary to operate and improve our services.

Information You Provide

Most SmokePDF tools can be used without creating an account.

We do not require users to provide personal information such as:

• Full name
• Home address
• Phone number
• Payment information
• Government identification
• Uploaded profile information

If you contact us by email or through our contact form, we may receive information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Your name
• Email address
• The contents of your message
• Any attachments you choose to send

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry or provide customer support.

Files You Process

For tools that support local browser processing, your documents remain on your own device throughout the processing operation.

SmokePDF does not intentionally collect, analyze, read, copy, or permanently store the contents of those files.

When a feature requires secure server-side processing, the upload will occur only after your interaction with that feature, and the processing requirements will be made clear before the transfer begins.

Automatically Collected Information

Like most modern websites, SmokePDF automatically collects limited technical information to help operate, maintain, and improve the website.

This may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device type
• Screen resolution
• Preferred language
• Time zone
• Date and time of your visit
• Referring website
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Anonymous usage statistics
• Error reports
• Performance diagnostics

This information is collected automatically and generally cannot be used by us to identify you personally.

How We Use Information

The limited information we collect may be used for purposes such as:

• Operating and maintaining the website.
• Improving website performance.
• Enhancing user experience.
• Detecting technical issues.
• Preventing abuse and fraudulent activity.
• Monitoring website availability.
• Responding to customer support requests.
• Understanding how visitors use SmokePDF.
• Complying with applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We do not use your uploaded documents for advertising, profiling, or machine learning purposes.

Local File Processing

Privacy is a core principle of SmokePDF.

Whenever supported by the selected tool, document processing takes place directly inside your browser using modern web technologies.

This means that many operations can be completed without transmitting your files to SmokePDF servers.

Depending on the functionality of specific tools or future services, some features may require secure server-side processing. Whenever this applies, users will be informed before uploading any files.

We continuously evaluate new technologies that improve privacy while maintaining high performance and reliability.

Cookies

SmokePDF uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, analyze traffic, remember preferences, and provide advertising services.

Cookies may be used to:

• Remember language preferences.
• Maintain website functionality.
• Improve loading performance.
• Analyze visitor behavior.
• Measure website traffic.
• Deliver personalized advertisements where permitted.

Most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through browser settings.

Disabling cookies may affect certain features or functionality of the website.

Google AdSense and Advertising

SmokePDF displays advertisements through Google AdSense and may work with other trusted advertising partners.

These advertising providers may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to display advertisements that are more relevant to users based on previous visits to this website and other websites.

Google may use advertising cookies, including the DoubleClick Cookie, to personalize advertisements shown across the web.

You can manage or disable personalized advertising by visiting:

• Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com/
• Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

You may also opt out of certain third-party advertising cookies through:

https://www.aboutads.info/

Advertising partners may update their technologies and privacy practices independently. We encourage users to review their respective privacy policies for additional information.

Analytics

SmokePDF may use analytics services, including Google Analytics, to better understand how visitors interact with the website.

Analytics helps us improve:

• Website performance
• User experience
• Navigation
• Device compatibility
• Feature development
• Error detection

Analytics information may include:

• Device type
• Browser information
• Operating system
• Approximate geographic region
• Language settings
• Pages viewed
• Session duration
• Referral sources
• Anonymous usage statistics

Analytics providers do not receive access to documents processed locally within your browser.

Third-Party Services

To operate and improve our services, SmokePDF may rely on carefully selected third-party providers.

Depending on the services being used, these providers may include:

• Web hosting providers
• Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
• Website security providers
• Analytics providers
• Advertising providers
• Email providers
• Performance monitoring services

Each third-party provider operates under its own privacy policy.

SmokePDF carefully selects providers that maintain appropriate security and privacy standards.

Data Security

Protecting user information is fundamental to everything we build.

SmokePDF implements industry-standard security measures designed to protect both our website and its users.

These measures may include:

• HTTPS encryption
• TLS-secured connections
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Firewall protection
• Access controls
• Regular software updates
• Continuous monitoring
• Abuse prevention systems
• Security best practices

Although no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, we continuously improve our security practices to reduce potential risks.

Data Retention

For tools that process files locally within your browser, SmokePDF does not permanently store your documents.

Technical logs, diagnostic information, analytics data, and security records may be retained only for the period reasonably necessary to:

• Maintain website security
• Detect abuse
• Improve performance
• Resolve technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and applicable legal requirements.

International Data Transfers

SmokePDF may use service providers located in different countries.

As a result, limited technical information may be processed outside your country of residence.

Whenever international data transfers occur, we seek to work with providers that implement appropriate safeguards and comply with applicable privacy laws.

GDPR (European Economic Area)

If you are located within the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other regions with similar privacy laws, you may have certain legal rights regarding your personal information.

These rights may include:

• Access to your personal data.
• Correction of inaccurate information.
• Deletion of personal data where applicable.
• Restriction of processing.
• Data portability.
• Objection to certain processing activities.
• Withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

• The right to know what personal information is collected.
• The right to request deletion of personal information.
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information.
• The right to opt out of certain data-sharing practices where applicable.
• The right to receive equal service regardless of exercising your privacy rights.

SmokePDF does not sell users' personal information.

Children's Privacy

SmokePDF is intended for general audiences and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us immediately so that we can investigate and remove the information where appropriate.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:

• Improvements to our services
• Changes in technology
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Security enhancements
• Business developments

Whenever significant changes are made, the updated version will be published on this page together with a revised "Last Updated" date.

We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, your privacy rights, or our data protection practices, please contact us:

SmokePDF

Email: support@smokepdf.com

Contact Page: https://smokepdf.com/contact

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to legitimate privacy-related inquiries as promptly as possible.

Final Statement

SmokePDF was built on the belief that powerful PDF tools should not require users to sacrifice their privacy.

We remain committed to providing secure, reliable, and privacy-conscious document processing while continuously improving our services, maintaining transparency, and respecting the trust our users place in us.