Privacy Policy Privacy‑first
For pdfmagik.com — Last updated: October 10, 2025
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
7. Cookies & tracking
We use minimal cookies and tracking:
Essential cookies: Required for site functionality and security
Analytics cookies (optional): Google Analytics (GA4) with IP anonymization
Local storage: Remembers your consent preference
Analytics Consent
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Analytics is disabled by default.
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Analytics cookies are disabled by default.
See our Cookie Policy for detailed information.
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.