PDF to md

Privacy Policy

Privacy policy for PDF to md
7. Jan. 2026

Introduction

Welcome to PDF to md ("we," "our," or "us"). At pdftomd.org, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information and the documents you entrust to us when you use our services.

Information Collection and Use

We collect specific types of data to provide and improve our PDF to Markdown conversion service:

1. Account Information

  • What We Collect: When you sign in (e.g., via Google), we collect basic information such as your name, email address, and profile picture.
  • Purpose: To manage your account, track your credit usage, and provide customer support.

2. Document Handling Strategy (Important)

  • What We Collect: The PDF files you upload for conversion.
  • How We Process It:
    • Files are processed solely for the purpose of converting them to Markdown format.
    • Lifecycle: Files are uploaded to our secure processing environment, forwarded to our AI conversion engine, and permanently deleted from our cloud servers immediately after the conversion result is returned to you.
    • We do not retain, read, or use your uploaded documents for model training or any other purpose beyond the requested service.

3. Usage Details

  • What We Collect: Information about how you interact with our service, such as the number of pages converted, features used, and timestamps.
  • Purpose: To improve system performance, analyze service usage trends, and manage billing/credits.

4. Cookies and Local Storage

  • What We Collect: Small data files used to maintain your session state and preferences.
  • Purpose: To keep you logged in and ensure a smooth user experience.

5. Payment Information

  • What We Collect: We do not store your credit card information directly. All payments are processed by secure third-party payment processors.
  • Purpose: To facilitate the purchase of usage credits.

Data Storage and Security

We employ robust industry-standard security measures to protect your data. Your personal account information is stored in secure databases with access controls. As stated above, your document files generally have a transient lifecycle and are not persistently stored on our servers after processing.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party providers (e.g., AI model providers, cloud infrastructure, payment processors) strictly for the purpose of delivering the service. These partners are bound by confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or services. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "effective date" at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us:

By using PDF to md, you consent to this Privacy Policy.