Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, work more efficiently, and provide information to site owners. Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot carry viruses.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure login, antiforgery/CSRF protection, and remembering your cookie consent choice (pp_cookie_consent). Without these cookies, services you have requested — such as maintaining your login state — cannot be provided.

2.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow us to remember choices you make (such as interface preferences) and provide enhanced features. The information these cookies collect is typically limited to what is needed for that feature.

2.3 Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4)

With your consent, we use Google Analytics 4 (measurement ID G-Y8BGZS7B2K) to understand how visitors use PdfPeaks — for example which tools are popular and how pages perform. Google processes this data under its own terms. IP anonymization is enabled where supported. If you reject cookies, analytics storage remains denied.

2.4 Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

PdfPeaks uses Google AdSense as its only advertising network (publisher ID ca-pub-5934633595595089). AdSense may set cookies or use similar technologies to serve and measure ads. Personalized advertising storage is granted only after you accept cookies. If you reject, Google Consent Mode keeps ad storage denied (non-personalized ads may still appear in some regions according to Google’s policies).

We do not use Ezoic, Monetag, or other third-party ad networks on PdfPeaks.

3. Cookie Retention Periods

Cookies are stored for varying lengths of time depending on their purpose:

• Session cookies — deleted automatically when you close your browser
• Consent preference — typically up to 12 months (pp_cookie_consent)
• Persistent cookies — remain for a set period (often 30–365 days) or until manually deleted

4. Third-Party Cookies

Google Analytics and Google AdSense may set third-party cookies or use local storage subject to your consent choice. Those services are governed by Google’s privacy policies. We recommend reviewing Google Privacy Policy and Google Ads technologies.

5. Managing and Disabling Cookies

Use the on-site Accept / Reject banner to set your preference. You can also clear site data in your browser and reload PdfPeaks to see the banner again. Disabling essential cookies may limit login and security features.

For instructions on managing cookies in your browser, visit:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Microsoft Edge
• Apple Safari

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

7. Contact

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us via our Contact page.