Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 16, 2025

      Summary: PDF Merge & Split processes all files locally in your browser. Your PDF files are never uploaded to any server. We do not collect, store, or have access to your documents.
    

What Data We Collect

We collect no personal data. The extension operates entirely within your browser and does not transmit any information to external servers.

How Your Files Are Processed

All PDF processing happens locally on your device using client-side JavaScript. When you merge or split PDFs:

Files are read directly from your computer into browser memory
Processing occurs entirely within your browser using the pdf-lib library
The resulting file is saved directly to your downloads folder
No data is ever transmitted over the network

Permissions Explained

The extension requests the following Chrome permissions:

storage - To save your preferences (like theme settings) locally on your device
downloads - To save processed PDF files to your computer
unlimitedStorage - To handle large PDF files without browser-imposed size limits

Third-Party Services

This extension does not use any third-party analytics, tracking, or advertising services.

Data Retention

Since we do not collect any data, there is nothing to retain. Your files exist only in your browser's memory during processing and are released immediately after.

Changes to This Policy

If we make changes to this privacy policy, we will update the "Last updated" date above.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at support@pdftools.site