1. Introduction
Welcome to PDF Watermark Remover (pdf-watermark-remover.lanxk.com). We take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and services.
2. Data Processing
Our core service — PDF watermark detection and removal — is processed entirely within your browser. Your PDF files are never uploaded to our servers. All file analysis and manipulation happens locally on your device.
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Cookies and Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics, including:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Browser type and version
- Device type and screen resolution
- General geographic location (country/region level)
- Referral sources
For EU visitors, we display a cookie consent banner and only activate analytics tracking after explicit consent is given.
3.2 Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
3.3 Geolocation Detection
We use a third-party service (ipapi.co) to detect your approximate geographic location for the sole purpose of determining whether to display the EU cookie consent banner. This detection only returns country-level information and does not identify you personally.
4. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to:
- Understand how visitors use our website to improve user experience
- Display relevant advertisements
- Comply with legal requirements (such as GDPR cookie consent)
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. Anonymous analytics data is processed by Google Analytics. Ad-related data is processed by Google AdSense. We do not share any information with other third parties.
6. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union, you have the right to:
- Reject non-essential cookies via the cookie consent banner
- Access your personal data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to processing of your personal data
7. Data Security
Since PDF files are processed entirely in your browser, there is no risk of file data being intercepted during transmission. We use HTTPS to encrypt all communication between your browser and our website.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our website at pdf-watermark-remover.lanxk.com.