We built PDF to Word Converter with a non-negotiable principle: your documents never leave your device. This page explains exactly what we do — and don't — collect.
Here's what matters most. The full details are in the sections below.
Your PDF files are never sent to any server. Conversion happens entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly technology. We cannot see, access, or store your documents.
We don't use fingerprinting, cross-site tracking, or personal identifiers. We collect only anonymous, aggregated analytics (page views, browser type) to improve the tool.
We use only essential session cookies required for the site to function. We do not use advertising cookies, social media trackers, or third-party marketing pixels.
We will never sell, rent, or trade your information to third parties. Your data is yours — period. We have no commercial interest in monetizing your personal information.
Our service is designed to be compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and other major privacy regulations. Since we collect minimal data, your rights under these laws are easy to exercise.
We never require you to create an account. We have no user database, no password storage, and no profile system. You are not a product here.
PDF to Word Converter (PDF to Word Converter homepage) is a free, browser-based document conversion tool. We provide a service that allows users to convert PDF files into editable Microsoft Word documents (DOCX or RTF) entirely within their web browser.
We are committed to operating transparently and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we handle information in connection with your use of our website and conversion tool.
For any privacy-related inquiries, contact us at: contact@pdftoword-converter.com
Understanding how our tool works is key to understanding our privacy guarantees. Our PDF to Word converter is built on a 100% client-side architecture. This means:
The file is loaded into your browser's memory using the browser's native File API. It is never transmitted over the internet.
The conversion engine — powered by WebAssembly and JavaScript — processes the PDF locally on your device, the same way a desktop application would.
The output DOCX or RTF file is created entirely in your browser's memory and downloaded directly to your device. At no point does our server touch your document.
When you close the tab, all data about your session — including any in-memory representation of your file — is erased. We have no record that you converted a document.
Verified: You can confirm this yourself by converting a PDF while your browser is in offline mode — the conversion will still complete, proving no server connection is needed.
We want to be explicit. We do not collect, store, process, or transmit any of the following:
We collect a minimal amount of anonymous, non-identifiable data to understand how the site is used and to improve our service. This data cannot be used to identify you as an individual.
We use privacy-focused web analytics to collect aggregated statistics. This may include:
IP addresses used for geographic approximation are anonymized immediately and are never logged or stored in any identifiable form.
If you voluntarily reach out through our contact page, we collect the information you provide, which may include:
This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not add you to mailing lists without your explicit consent, and we do not share this data with third parties.
When a technical error occurs in the conversion tool (e.g., an unsupported PDF format causes a failure), our system may log an anonymized error event. These logs contain:
Error logs do not contain your IP address, any file content, or any personal information. They are retained for up to 30 days for debugging purposes.
We use a very limited set of browser storage technologies. Here is a complete breakdown:
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lang_pref | Local Storage | Remembers your language preference between visits | Persistent | Optional |
export_fmt | Local Storage | Saves your last selected export format (DOCX or RTF) | Persistent | Optional |
_ga | Cookie | Google Analytics — anonymous usage statistics | 2 years | Optional |
_ga_* | Cookie | Google Analytics — session tracking (anonymized) | 2 years | Optional |
You can clear all cookies and local storage at any time through your browser settings. Doing so will reset your language and format preferences but will not affect the functionality of the converter.
Our site integrates with a small number of trusted third-party services. Each is listed below with its purpose and a link to its privacy policy:
Purpose: Anonymous website traffic analytics — helps us understand which features are most useful and identify errors.
Data shared: Anonymous usage data (no personal identifiers, no file data). IP anonymization is enabled.
Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
Purpose: Our website is hosted on Vercel's infrastructure. Vercel serves our static files and handles DNS.
Data shared: Standard server access logs (IP, request path, timestamp). Vercel may temporarily log IP addresses for DDoS protection and security purposes.
Privacy Policy: vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy
Purpose: The underlying conversion technology is powered by Solid Documents. The engine runs entirely within your browser (client-side WebAssembly) — no data is sent to Solid Documents' servers.
Data shared: None. The technology runs locally in your browser.
Privacy Policy: soliddocuments.com
Purpose: We may use Cloudflare for DDoS protection, performance optimization, and DNS management.
Data shared: Cloudflare may process IP addresses temporarily as part of its network traffic routing. This is standard for all CDN providers.
Privacy Policy: cloudflare.com/privacypolicy
To keep our service free, we display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other sites on the internet. Here is what this means for you:
DSID and FLC cookies) to show you personalized advertisements.You can opt out of personalized advertising in the following ways:
Important: Google AdSense ads are unrelated to your PDF conversion activity. We do not pass any document content or conversion data to Google's advertising systems.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data. Because we collect minimal data, most of these are straightforward to exercise:
You may request a copy of any personal data we hold about you. Since we only collect contact form submissions (if you've written to us), this is the only data we could provide.
If you believe any information we hold about you is incorrect, you may request that we correct it. Contact us and we'll address it promptly.
You may request deletion of any personal data we hold (e.g., a contact form message). We'll delete it within 30 days of a verified request.
You may object to any processing of your personal data. Given our minimal data collection, this mainly applies to contact form submissions.
You may request a machine-readable copy of any data we hold. We'll provide it in a standard format (e.g., JSON or CSV) within 30 days.
You may request that we restrict processing of your data while a dispute is being resolved. We will honor such requests promptly.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at contact@pdftoword-converter.com with the subject line "Privacy Rights Request". We will respond within 30 days (or within the timeframe required by applicable law).
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your personal information, and the right to opt out of its sale. We do not sell personal information, making the opt-out right moot — but all other CCPA rights apply.
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, our legal basis for collecting contact form data is your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) and our legitimate interest in improving our service (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) for analytics. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
| Data Type | Retention Period | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| PDF files / Word documents | Never retained | Never transmitted to our servers |
| Analytics data (aggregated) | Up to 26 months | Google Analytics default retention |
| Error logs (anonymized) | 30 days | Debugging and service improvement |
| Contact form submissions | 12 months | To maintain support correspondence |
| Server access logs (Vercel) | Up to 30 days | Security and DDoS protection |
After the relevant retention period, all data is permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.
Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Since our tool requires no account creation and collects no personal data in its normal operation, children can safely use the conversion tool itself.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted personal information to us (e.g., through our contact form), please contact us at contact@pdftoword-converter.com and we will delete the information immediately.
We take the security of our service seriously. The following measures are in place:
All connections to our website are encrypted using TLS 1.3. Our SSL certificate is issued and auto-renewed through Vercel.
Because conversion happens in your browser, your files never traverse the internet, eliminating the risk of interception during transit.
We implement strict Content Security Policy headers to prevent cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks and unauthorized resource loading.
Our hosting infrastructure includes DDoS protection to ensure the service remains available and secure under attack conditions.
Because we store virtually no personal data, a data breach at our end would expose minimal information. There is no user database to compromise.
We periodically review our infrastructure, dependencies, and code for security vulnerabilities and apply patches promptly.
If you discover a security vulnerability in our service, please report it responsibly to contact@pdftoword-converter.com. We will investigate all reports promptly.
PDF to Word Converter is accessible worldwide. Our website is hosted on Vercel's infrastructure, which operates data centers globally. By using our service, you acknowledge that minimal data (such as anonymized analytics) may be processed in countries other than your own.
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland: to the extent we transfer any personal data internationally, we do so in compliance with GDPR Chapter V, using appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where applicable.
For users in Brazil: we comply with the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD).
For users in Canada: we comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will:
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Our core commitment — no file uploads, no personal data collection — will never change. Any change to this fundamental principle would be announced prominently and would require affirmative consent.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out:
We are committed to resolving privacy concerns quickly and transparently. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (e.g., the ICO in the UK, the CNIL in France, or the relevant supervisory authority in your EU member state).