Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 9, 2026
Introduction
At pdfunlocker.io, your privacy is fundamental to how we build and operate our service. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our PDF unlocking tool.
By using pdfunlocker.io, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our service.
Information We Collect
Files You Upload
When you use our PDF unlocking tool, you upload PDF files to our servers for processing. These files are:
- Temporarily stored — all uploaded files are automatically and permanently deleted from our servers after 1 hour.
- Encrypted in transit — all file transfers use TLS (Transport Layer Security) encryption.
- Not accessed or read — we do not access, read, analyze, or share the content of your documents.
- Processed server-side — files are processed solely to remove PDF restrictions as requested, then made available for download.
Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, we may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our site, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address (anonymized)
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website
This information is collected through standard web analytics to help us improve our service and is never linked to your uploaded files.
Information We Do Not Collect
We do not collect:
- Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
- Payment information (our service is free)
- Account credentials (no signup required)
- Cookies for tracking or advertising purposes
How We Use Your Information
The limited information we collect is used exclusively to:
- Process your PDF files as requested (unlock/remove restrictions)
- Maintain and improve the performance of our service
- Monitor for abuse or security threats
- Generate anonymous, aggregated usage statistics
Data Storage & Security
File Retention
All uploaded and processed files are stored temporarily and are automatically deleted after 1 hour. There is no way to recover files after deletion. We do not create backups of uploaded files.
Security Measures
We employ industry-standard security measures including:
- TLS encryption for all data in transit
- Secure, isolated processing environments
- Automatic file deletion after the retention period
- Regular security audits and updates
- No persistent storage of document content
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services for hosting and analytics. These services have their own privacy policies and may collect anonymized usage data. We do not share your uploaded files with any third parties.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at hey@pdfunlocker.io.