We are a privacy‑first PDF tool. We collect minimal data, auto‑delete files quickly, and never sell your data.
1) Overview
PDFMagik is a solo‑operated PDF tool service. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use pdfmagik.com.
- Data controller: PDFMagik (sole proprietor)
- Contact: pdfmagik@gmail.com
- Principles: Data minimization, limited retention, transparency
2) Data we collect
Information you provide
- PDF files: Files you upload for processing (convert, compress, OCR, etc.)
- Processing choices: Options you select for file operations
Information collected automatically
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device info, request timestamps
- Usage data: Pages visited, features used, errors encountered
- Operational logs: Server logs for security and debugging
3) How we use data
| Purpose | Data used | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|
| Provide PDF processing services | Uploaded files, processing choices | Contract necessity |
| Security and abuse prevention | IP address, technical data, logs | Legitimate interests |
| Service improvement (analytics) | Aggregate usage data | Consent (optional) |
| Legal compliance | Minimal required data | Legal obligation |
4) Data sharing
We do not sell your data. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:
- Service providers: Infrastructure providers (Hostinger for EU VPS, Google Analytics with consent)
- Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business transfers: In case of business sale or merger
5) Data retention
- Uploaded files & outputs: Auto‑deleted within 5 hours (typically 4–5 hours)
- Operational logs: Retained for up to 90 days for security
- Analytics data: Retained for 2 months in Google Analytics
- Backups: Minimal and configuration‑focused; user files not archived long‑term
6) Data security
- HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data in transit
- Provider‑level disk encryption for data at rest
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Limited access controls (solo operator)
- Short‑lived file storage with automatic cleanup
8) Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have these rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data
- Objection: Object to certain processing
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw analytics consent anytime
To exercise your rights, contact us at pdfmagik@gmail.com.
9) International transfers
Our primary processing occurs on India‑based servers with additional infrastructure on our EU‑hosted Hostinger VPS. When data is transferred outside the EEA/UK, we rely on appropriate safeguards and limit transfers to what is necessary for the service.
10) Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. We will post changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date. Significant changes will be more prominently notified.
11) Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at pdfmagik@gmail.com.