Privacy Policy
Last updated: 10/13/2025
Introduction
At PDF Book Page Trimmer, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our PDF trimming service.
Information We Collect
Files You Upload
When you upload a PDF file to our service, the file is temporarily stored on our secure servers for processing purposes only. We process your PDF to generate cropped page images as requested.
- Temporary storage: Uploaded PDFs are stored in temporary server storage during processing
- Automatic deletion: All uploaded files and generated outputs are automatically deleted from our servers within 1 hour of upload
- No permanent storage: We do not retain, archive, or create backups of your uploaded files
- No content analysis: We do not read, analyze, or extract text or metadata from your PDFs beyond what is necessary for cropping operations
Usage Data
We may collect non-personally identifiable information about how you use our service, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and features used
- Time and date of visits
- Referral source
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our service (Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Service delivery: To process your PDFs and provide trimmed page images
- Service improvement: To understand usage patterns and improve our tool
- Technical support: To diagnose and fix technical issues
- Legal compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
Third-Party Services
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Google Funding Choices (Consent Management)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and Switzerland, we use Google Funding Choices to obtain consent for cookies and data processing as required by GDPR and ePrivacy regulations. You can manage your consent preferences through the consent dialog that appears on your first visit.
Analytics
We may use analytics services to collect and analyze usage data. These services help us understand how users interact with our service and identify areas for improvement.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
- HTTPS encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS
- Secure servers: Our servers are hosted on secure infrastructure with industry-standard security measures
- Access controls: Limited access to systems handling user data
- Automatic deletion: Files are automatically purged from storage to minimize data exposure
Data Retention
We retain different types of data for different periods:
- Uploaded PDFs: Deleted within 1 hour of upload
- Generated images: Deleted within 1 hour of generation
- Usage logs: Retained for up to 30 days for technical troubleshooting
- Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics' retention policies
Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access: Request information about personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data (note: files are automatically deleted)
- Right to restrict processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
- Right to data portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
- Right to object: Object to certain types of data processing
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for cookie usage at any time
Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed on servers located outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of the service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
- Email: admin@ripstuff.net
- Contact Form: Contact Page
Compliance
We are committed to complying with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - European Union
- ePrivacy Directive - European Union
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - United States