Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy outlines how PDF Vector ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, stores, and shares your personal information when you use our website and services. Our commitment is to ensure the privacy and security of your information.
Information We Collect
When you use our PDF to Markdown conversion service, we collect information about you in the following categories:
Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, and any other details you provide us voluntarily, especially during the authentication process.
Usage Information: We track how you use the Service, including PDF URLs submitted for conversion, conversion requests, and your preferences and settings.
Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our Service, like device type, operating system, and browser type, may be collected.
PDF Content: We temporarily process the content of PDFs from URLs you submit to convert them to markdown format. This content is processed only for the duration necessary to complete the conversion.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used in various ways, such as to:
Provide and maintain the PDF to markdown conversion service.
Process PDF documents from URLs you submit and convert them to markdown format.
Communicate with you about service updates and relevant information.
Improve our conversion algorithms and develop new features.
Monitor service performance and prevent abuse.
Comply with legal requirements and protect our rights and interests.
PDF Content Processing
When you submit a PDF URL for conversion:
Temporary Processing: We fetch and process the PDF content temporarily to extract text and convert it to markdown format. The original PDF content is not permanently stored on our servers.
Data Retention: Converted markdown content may be temporarily cached to improve service performance, but is automatically deleted after a reasonable period.
No Content Analysis: We do not analyze, read, or use the content of your PDFs for any purpose other than the conversion service you requested.
Information Sharing
Your personal information may be shared with third parties in certain circumstances, including:
With your explicit consent.
To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from authorities.
To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
Important: We do not share, sell, or distribute the content of PDFs you submit for conversion with any third parties.
Your Choices
You have rights regarding the management of your personal information:
Access and Control: You can access, update, or delete your personal information at any time.
Opt-out: You have the option to opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us.
Data Deletion: You can request deletion of any cached conversion data associated with your account.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information and PDF content during processing against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols.
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any significant changes will be notified to you by posting the updated policy on this page.
Contact Us
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at team@pdfvector.com.
