Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 6, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to remember information about you. They help websites function properly, provide better user experiences, and gather insights about how visitors use the site.
At PDFShortcut, we use cookies minimally and responsibly. We believe in respecting your privacy while providing you with the best possible service.
How We Use Cookies
PDFShortcut uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session and uploaded files | 24 hours |
| csrf_token | Security: prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics: distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics: distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics: throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Note: Analytics cookies collect aggregate data only. We never track individual users or create behavioral profiles. You can opt out of analytics cookies without affecting site functionality.
Functional Cookies (Optional)
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Remembers light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
| language | Remembers language selection | 1 year |
| tour_completed | Remembers if you've seen the product tour | Permanent |
What We Don't Use
PDFShortcut Does NOT Use:
- ✗ Third-party advertising cookies
- ✗ Social media tracking pixels
- ✗ Cross-site tracking cookies
- ✗ Cookies for behavioral profiling or targeting
- ✗ Cookies that share your data with advertisers
Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services we use may set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics (opt-out available)
- CDN Providers: For faster content delivery (essential for performance)
We carefully vet all third-party services to ensure they respect privacy. Third-party cookies are subject to the respective company's privacy policies.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Opt-Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. When enabled, PDFShortcut respects this signal and disables optional analytics cookies.
Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, cookies work similarly to desktop browsers. You can manage cookie preferences in your mobile browser's settings. Most mobile browsers allow you to block or delete cookies.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
Email: privacy@pdfshortcut.com
Support: support@pdfshortcut.com
More Information About Cookies
To learn more about cookies and how they work:
- AllAboutCookies.org - Comprehensive cookie information
- YourOnlineChoices.com - Opt out of behavioral advertising
- NAI Consumer Opt Out - Network advertising opt-out
By continuing to use PDFShortcut, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.