Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 30, 2025

Your Privacy is Our Priority

PageGlue is designed with privacy-first principles. All PDF processing happens directly in your browser. We never upload, store, or have access to your files.

Information We Collect

PageGlue collects minimal information necessary to provide our service:

  • Usage Analytics: We collect anonymous usage data (page views, feature usage) through privacy-focused analytics that don't track individual users.
  • Device Fingerprint: We generate a local device fingerprint solely for rate limiting purposes. This fingerprint is stored only in your browser's local storage.
  • Contact Information: Only collected if you voluntarily contact us through our contact form or email.

Data Security & Processing

Client-Side Processing

All file processing occurs entirely within your web browser using JavaScript. Your files are:

  • Never uploaded to our servers
  • Never transmitted over the internet
  • Never stored outside your device
  • Immediately removed from browser memory after processing

Local Storage

We use browser local storage only for:

  • Saving your compression preferences
  • Rate limiting counters
  • Device fingerprint for abuse prevention

You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.

Cookie Policy

PageGlue uses minimal cookies to ensure the service functions properly:

Essential Cookies

Required for basic functionality, such as maintaining your session and preferences.

Analytics Cookies

Anonymous usage statistics to help us improve our service. No personal data is collected.

We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party cookies that share your data.

Third-Party Services

PageGlue uses the following third-party services:

  • Vercel: For hosting our static website (no file processing occurs on their servers)
  • Cloudflare: For CDN and DDoS protection (no file data passes through their network)
  • Simple Analytics: Privacy-focused analytics that doesn't track users or use cookies

None of these services have access to your files or personal data beyond standard web server logs.

Your Rights

Under applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:

  • Access any personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Opt-out of analytics tracking
  • Clear all local storage data

Since we don't collect personal information unless you contact us, there's typically no data to access, correct, or delete.

Children's Privacy

PageGlue is designed for college students and adults. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: support@pageglue.app

Contact Form: Contact Us Page

Legal Basis for Processing

We process the minimal information we collect based on:

  • Legitimate Interests: For rate limiting and abuse prevention
  • Consent: For analytics and when you contact us
  • Contract: To provide you with our service

This privacy policy is effective as of September 1, 2024 and applies to all users of PageGlue.