Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 29, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Mini Tool (minitool.dev). We are a free, privacy-focused PDF processing platform that runs entirely in your browser. Your privacy is extremely important to us.
Mini Tool provides client-side PDF tools including compression, merging, splitting, conversion, and more. All file processing happens locally in your browser, we never upload your files to our servers.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data. By using Mini Tool, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit Mini Tool, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity through analytics services:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- IP address (anonymized)
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or source
- General geographic location (country/city level)
This information is collected via Google Analytics and is used solely to understand how visitors use our site and to improve our services.
2.2 Information You Provide
If you contact us via our contact form or email, we collect:
- Your email address
- Your name (if provided)
- The content of your message
This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.
2.3 What We Do NOT Collect
Your PDF files and their contents are NEVER collected, uploaded, or stored. All PDF processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your files never leave your device.
We do not collect, store, or have access to:
- The content of your PDF files
- File names or metadata
- Any data contained within your documents
4. Google AdSense and Third Party Advertising
Mini Tool uses Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense is an advertising service provided by Google LLC.
Google AdSense and Cookies
Third party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our service: Ensuring Mini Tool functions properly and efficiently
- To improve our service: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance features and user experience
- To serve relevant advertisements: Displaying ads through Google AdSense that may be of interest to you
- To communicate with you: Responding to your inquiries and support requests
- To detect and prevent fraud: Protecting our service from abuse and malicious activity
- To comply with legal obligations: Meeting regulatory and legal requirements
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information.
We share information only with the following third parties:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and usage statistics
- Google AdSense: For serving advertisements on our website
- Razorpay: For processing voluntary support payments (payment information is handled directly by Razorpay and never stored on our servers)
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they use your information. We encourage you to review their policies:
7. Data Security
We take data security seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect your information:
- HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS
- Client-Side Processing: All PDF files are processed entirely in your browser using JavaScript, your files never leave your device
- No File Storage: We do not store, upload, or have access to your PDF files or their contents
- Minimal Data Collection: We collect only the minimum information necessary to provide and improve our service
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7.1 Data Processing Addendum (DPA)
Since Mini Tool processes all document files entirely client-side inside your web browser using WebAssembly, we do not transmit, upload, or store your documents on our servers. Consequently, we do not act as a "Data Processor" or "Data Controller" for your document content under the GDPR or other privacy frameworks.
For organisations or enterprise users seeking a formal Data Processing Addendum (DPA): because your document data never leaves your local device and is processed purely in-memory, a formal DPA is not legally required for using Mini Tool. Your data remains entirely within your residency boundaries.
8. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Your rights include:
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
- Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your personal data
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for data processing at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@minitool.dev.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not complied with GDPR requirements.
9. CCPA Compliance (California Users)
If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Your rights include:
- Request to Know: Right to request disclosure of what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
- Request to Delete: Right to request deletion of personal information collected from you
- Opt-Out of Sale: Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell your personal information)
- Non-Discrimination: Right to not be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA rights
To exercise these CCPA rights, please contact us at privacy@minitool.dev.
10. Children's Privacy
Mini Tool is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
12. Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@minitool.dev
- Website: minitool.dev