Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 17, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
pdfson uses cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, session management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session | Session |
| cookie-consent | Stores cookie preferences | 1 year |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Session |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
2.3 Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to display personalized advertisements based on your browsing behavior. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| NID | Ad personalization | 6 months | |
| IDE | DoubleClick | Ad targeting | 1 year |
| __gads | Google AdSense | Ad serving | 1 year |
3. Managing Cookies
3.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can choose to accept or reject optional cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
3.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu:
3.3 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of personalized advertising from specific providers:
- Google Ads Settings
- Network Advertising Initiative
- Digital Advertising Alliance
- Your Online Choices (EU)
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties:
5. Local Storage and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as:
- Local Storage: To store preferences and session data
- Session Storage: To maintain state during your visit
- IndexedDB: For caching files during processing
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at contact@pdfson.com.
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You can update your cookie preferences at any time using the button below.