Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 9, 2025

At PDF Highlight Extractor, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website.

1. Information We Collect

We do not collect any personally identifiable information (such as name or email address) unless you voluntarily provide it via email or contact forms. Uploaded PDF files are temporarily stored and automatically deleted after processing.

We use Google Analytics to gather anonymous statistics about website usage. This includes:

Anonymized IP address
Browser and device type
Visited pages and interaction time
Referring URLs

2. How We Use This Information

The anonymized data helps us understand how users interact with the website so we can improve its features, performance, and user experience.

3. Google Analytics

Google Analytics uses cookies to collect usage data. These cookies do not identify you personally. For more information, please visit How Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps.

If you prefer, you can opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. File Privacy and Data Handling

All PDF files uploaded to the site are used solely for the purpose of extracting highlights and annotations. Files are processed securely and automatically deleted shortly after extraction is completed. We do not access, share, or retain your documents beyond processing.

5. Cookies

Only essential cookies for Google Analytics are used. By using our site, you consent to the use of these cookies.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with any third parties. Analytics data is processed by Google in accordance with their own privacy policies.

7. Your Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you may have the right to request access to, correction, or deletion of your personal data—although we do not collect personal data under normal use.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at [your email address here].