Last updated: October 28, 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Golden PDF ("we", "us"), operated by VSoftech at https://goldenpdf.vsoftech.net, collects and uses information when you use our website and tools. By using the site you agree to this policy.
2. Your files stay on your device
Our PDF and image tools run entirely in your web browser. Files you select are read and processed locally on your device. We do not upload, receive, store or have access to your files or to the results created from them. Passwords you type into the Protect PDF tool are also used locally and are never transmitted to us.
3. Information we collect
We do not require an account and do not ask for your name or address. The information collected through the site comes from the third-party services described below and from small preferences stored in your browser:
- Usage data collected by Google Analytics, such as pages visited, approximate location (country or city level), device and browser type, and referring site. This is only collected if you accept analytics cookies.
- Advertising data processed by Google AdSense and its partners, such as cookie identifiers, IP address and ad interaction, to deliver and measure ads.
- Preferences stored in your browser's local storage: your light or dark theme.
- Messages you send us by email, which we use only to reply to you.
4. Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and local storage as described in our Cookie Policy. If you are in the EEA, UK or Switzerland, a consent message provided by Google lets you accept or refuse non-essential cookies. You can change your choice at any time using "Cookie settings" in the footer, or by clearing site data in your browser.
5. Advertising: Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to show ads and fund this free service. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- If you choose "Essential only", ad personalization is disabled and you will only see non-personalized ads.
- You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, or opt out of third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising at aboutads.info.
- To learn how Google uses data from sites that use its services, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
6. Analytics: Google Analytics
With your consent, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information in aggregate form. You can opt out by refusing consent where asked, or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
7. Legal bases and your rights
If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom or Switzerland, we rely on your consent for advertising and analytics cookies, and on our legitimate interest in operating a secure and functional website for essential storage. Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict the use of personal data, to object to processing, to withdraw consent at any time, and to complain to your local data protection authority. California residents may have rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information; you can opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ads Settings.
Because we do not hold your files or account data, most requests will concern data held by Google, which you can manage through your Google account and the links above.
8. Data retention and security
We do not store your files. Browser preferences remain until you clear them. Data collected by Google is retained according to Google's policies. The site is served over HTTPS and our tools work locally so that your documents are not exposed to the network.
9. Children's privacy
Golden PDF is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 where required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. International transfers
Our hosting provider and Google may process data in countries other than your own, including the United States, under appropriate safeguards.
11. Third-party links
The site may link to other websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top shows the latest revision.
13. Contact us
Questions about this policy? Email vsoftech.me@gmail.com or use our Contact page.