Privacy Policy

How PDFJPG protects your privacy and data

Last Updated: December 26, 2024

Core Security Principle

PDFJPG processes all files only in the user's browser. No files are sent to servers, and personal information collection is minimized.

1. Service Overview

PDFJPG is a free online tool for PDF and image file conversion. This service has the following characteristics:

  • Client-side processing: All file processing runs in the user's browser.
  • No server uploads: Files are not transmitted over the internet.
  • No registration required: Service can be used without providing personal information.
  • Completely free: All features are provided free of charge.

2. Information We Do Not Collect

Information we absolutely never collect

PDFJPG does not collect the following information:

  • Uploaded files: All files users convert including PDFs, images, etc.
  • Converted results: Generated files or images
  • File content: Document text, image content, metadata
  • Personal information: Names, email addresses, phone numbers, etc.
  • Account information: No account-related information as there is no registration
  • Payment information: No payment information needed as it's a completely free service

3. Information We Collect Minimally

For service improvement and technical operations, we may minimally collect only the following anonymized information:

3.1 Technical Log Information (Automatically Collected)

Information Type Collection Purpose Retention Period
IP Address (Hashed) Service stability monitoring 30 days
Browser Type/Version Compatibility improvement 90 days
Operating System Information Performance optimization 90 days
Access Time Usage pattern analysis 30 days
Tools Used Service improvement 90 days

3.2 Contact Form Information (Voluntarily Provided)

We collect the following information only when users use the contact form for inquiries:

  • Name: For addressing responses
  • Email address: For sending responses
  • Inquiry content: For providing support services
  • Browser information: For technical support (optional)

4. File Processing Method

100% Client-Side Processing

All file conversion operations are performed only on the user's computer.

4.1 Processing Steps

  1. File Selection: User selects local file
  2. Memory Load: File is loaded only into browser memory
  3. Conversion Processing: Local conversion using JavaScript libraries
  4. Result Generation: Converted file is generated in browser
  5. Download: User saves result file locally
  6. Auto Cleanup: All data released from browser memory

4.2 Technologies Used

  • PDF.js: Mozilla's open-source PDF rendering (PDF → Image)
  • jsPDF: Client-side PDF generation (Image → PDF)
  • Canvas API: HTML5 image processing (Image conversion)
  • PDF-lib: PDF editing and security processing

4.3 Data Flow

Stage Data Location External Transmission
File Upload User Browser Memory None
File Conversion User Browser Memory None
Result Download User Local Storage None
After Processing Auto Memory Release None

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

PDFJPG uses only minimal technical cookies:

5.1 Essential Cookies

  • Session Management: Maintain settings between browser tabs
  • Language Setting: Store user language preference
  • Function Setting: Store user settings for each tool

5.2 Tracking Technologies We Don't Use

  • Advertising Cookies: No advertising services
  • Behavior Tracking: No personal behavior pattern tracking
  • Cross-Site Tracking: No information sharing with other sites
  • Fingerprinting: No device identification tracking

6. Security Measures

Multi-Layer Security System

We apply both fundamental security through client-side processing and additional technical security measures.

6.1 Fundamental Security (Architecture Security)

  • Local Processing: Files never leave user's device
  • Server Independent: No risk of server hacking or data leaks
  • Network Isolation: No network connection needed during file processing

6.2 Technical Security

  • HTTPS Connection: Encrypted communication when accessing website
  • CSP (Content Security Policy): XSS attack prevention
  • SameSite Cookies: CSRF attack prevention
  • Input Validation: Malicious file upload prevention

6.3 Browser Security

  • Same-Origin Policy: Browser default security policy applied
  • File API Restriction: Only safe file access allowed
  • Memory Isolation: Browser memory isolation

7. User Rights

We guarantee user rights under Personal Information Protection Act and GDPR:

7.1 Rights Regarding Information Processing

  • Transparency Right: Clear information about data processing status
  • Access Right: Request to view collected personal information
  • Correction/Deletion Right: Request correction or deletion of incorrect information
  • Processing Stop Right: Request to stop personal information processing

7.2 Rights Related to Contact Information

  • Consent Withdrawal: Can withdraw information provision consent at any time
  • Email Deletion Request: Can request immediate email address deletion after inquiry completion
  • Data Portability: Request transfer of provided information to other services

7.3 How to Exercise Rights

To exercise user rights, please contact us as follows:

  • Contact Form: Use website contact page
  • Response Time: Process within 14 days of request receipt
  • Identity Verification: Rights can be exercised after identity confirmation

8. Children's Privacy Protection

PDFJPG implements the following policies to protect children's personal information:

  • Age Restriction: Children under 14 need legal guardian consent
  • Collection Minimization: Children-related information is more strictly minimized
  • Auto Deletion: Shorter retention period applied for children-related information
  • Guardian Rights: Legal guardian's right to view, correct, and delete children's information

9. Personal Information Protection Officer

To oversee personal information processing and handle complaints from data subjects regarding personal information processing, we designate the following Personal Information Protection Officer:

Personal Information Protection Officer PDFJPG Administrator
Contact Use website contact form
Response Time Within 24 hours on weekdays, 48 hours on weekends

10. Privacy Policy Changes

This privacy policy is applied from the effective date, and when there are additions, deletions, and corrections of changes according to laws and policies, we will notify through announcements 7 days before the implementation of changes.

  • Advance Notice: Website announcement 7 days before changes
  • Important Changes: 30 days advance notice
  • Effective Date: December 26, 2024

Inquiries and Reports

If you have any inquiries or reports regarding privacy protection, please contact us anytime.

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