Understanding Cookie Usage at PDFCraft
This comprehensive policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to provide, protect, and improve our services. We believe in transparency and giving you control over your data.
Cookies are small text files (typically less than 4KB) that websites place on your computer or mobile device when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners.
At PDFCraft, cookies serve several essential functions:
- Authentication: Remembering you're logged in when using our PDF tools
- Preferences: Storing your tool settings and language preferences
- Security: Protecting your data and preventing fraudulent activity
- Analytics: Understanding how visitors use our site to improve services
- Performance: Monitoring and optimizing site speed and reliability
Cookies cannot carry viruses, install malware, or access your hard drive. They are simply identifiers that help websites recognize returning visitors.
PDFCraft uses four categories of cookies, each serving a specific purpose. Here's a detailed breakdown:
Required for basic website functionality
Session / 24 hours
Examples: session_id, csrf_token, consent_status
Remember your preferences and settings
1 year
Examples: tool_prefs, language, theme
Understand usage patterns and improve services
2 years
Examples: _ga, _gid, _gat (Google Analytics)
Complete List of Cookies
| Cookie Name |
Type |
Purpose |
Duration |
Third Party |
| session_id |
Essential |
Maintains your session while using PDF tools |
Session |
No |
| csrf_token |
Essential |
Protects against cross-site request forgery |
Session |
No |
| cookie_consent |
Essential |
Stores your cookie preference |
1 year |
No |
| perf_metrics |
Performance |
Tracks page load performance |
30 days |
No |
| tool_prefs |
Functionality |
Saves your PDF tool preferences |
1 year |
No |
| language |
Functionality |
Remembers your language selection |
1 year |
No |
| _ga |
Analytics |
Google Analytics - distinguishes users |
2 years |
Google |
| _gid |
Analytics |
Google Analytics - distinguishes users |
24 hours |
Google |
| _gat |
Analytics |
Google Analytics - throttles request rate |
1 minute |
Google |
We use cookies for the following specific purposes:
🔐 Security and Authentication
Cookies help us verify your identity and protect your account when using our PDF tools. They prevent unauthorized access and secure your file processing sessions.
⚡ Performance Optimization
We use cookies to understand how our site performs, identify slow-loading pages, and optimize our CDN delivery for faster file processing.
🎯 User Experience
Cookies remember your tool preferences, language settings, and previous actions to provide a seamless experience across visits.
📊 Analytics and Improvement
We analyze anonymous usage data to understand which features are most popular, identify bugs, and prioritize development efforts.
We work with trusted third-party service providers who may set cookies on our behalf. These include:
| Provider |
Service |
Purpose |
Privacy Policy |
| Google Analytics |
Analytics |
Anonymous usage statistics |
View |
| Cloudflare |
CDN & Security |
Content delivery and DDoS protection |
View |
| Font Awesome |
Icons |
Delivering icon fonts |
View |
Note: Third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of these providers. We do not control how they use your data.
You have full control over cookies on PDFCraft.Shop. Here are all the ways you can manage them:
A. Through Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept All: Enable all cookie types for the best experience
- Essential Only: Only enable cookies required for basic functionality
- Reject All: Disable all non-essential cookies
B. Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Here are instructions for popular browsers:
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Learn more
Mozilla Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Learn more
Apple Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Learn more
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage cookies
Learn more
C. Opt-Out Tools
For third-party analytics, you can also use these opt-out tools:
Important: If you disable essential cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. For example, you may not be able to use our PDF tools or save your preferences.
We are fully compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This means:
- Consent: We obtain explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies
- Transparency: We clearly explain what cookies do and why we use them
- Control: You can withdraw consent at any time
- Data Protection: All personal data is processed lawfully and securely
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of any data we hold about you
- Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your data
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives you additional rights:
- Right to Know: You can request information about the categories of personal information we collect
- Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: You can opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell data)
- Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights
To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us at privacy@pdfcraft.shop.
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Here's what you can expect:
- Notification: Material changes will be announced on this page and via our cookie banner
- Version History: We maintain a changelog of all updates (see below)
- Continued Use: Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance
Changelog
| Version |
Date |
Changes |
| 2.0 |
February 24, 2026 |
Complete policy rewrite with detailed cookie table, management options, and compliance information |
| 1.5 |
January 15, 2026 |
Added Google Analytics opt-out instructions |
| 1.0 |
October 14, 2025 |
Initial cookie policy |