Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 10, 2026
Last Updated: July 10, 2026
Company: PDF to OCR
Website: https://pdftoocr.com
1. Introduction
At PDF to OCR, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your documents remain private. Our service is designed with privacy as a core principle, not an afterthought. All OCR processing happens locally in your browser using WebAssembly, meaning your files never leave your device.
2. What We Don't Collect
Zero Data Collection: We do not upload, store, or process your documents on any servers. All OCR processing occurs entirely within your browser using our WebAssembly-powered technology.
- No file uploads or storage
- No document content collection
- No metadata or file size logging
- No user accounts or registration required
- No analytics or tracking of your usage
3. What We Do Collect (Limited)
We only collect minimal, non-personal information to ensure our service functions correctly:
- Technical Data: Browser type and version for compatibility optimization
- Usage Statistics: Aggregate traffic data to improve performance
- Local Storage: History of your OCR conversions (stored locally in your browser only)
4. Local Storage & History
Our service stores OCR conversion history locally in your browser's storage (localStorage). This feature allows you to:
- Recover previous OCR results
- Delete individual conversions
- Clear your entire conversion history
This data remains on your device only and is never transmitted to our servers.
5. Data Security
Security is built into our architecture:
- End-to-end processing in your browser
- No network transmission of your files
- JavaScript-based OCR (Tesseract.js) with zero server interaction
- Encrypted local storage for sensitive data
6. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services to provide core functionality:
- PDF.js: PDF rendering (no file uploads)
- Tesseract.js: OCR processing (runs locally)
- Google Translate API: For text translation (only when you explicitly request it)
These services respect your privacy and don't store your documents.
7. Your Rights
You have complete control over your data:
- Download and export all processed text
- Clear your local conversion history
- Use the service anonymously without registration
- Delete documents from your browser storage anytime
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our service or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes through our website. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of any updates.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@pdftoocr.com
Website: https://pdftoocr.com/contact
We typically respond to privacy inquiries within 48 hours.
Quick Summary
- ✅ 100% Private: No file uploads or server storage
- ✅ Local Processing: All OCR happens in your browser
- ✅ Free Service: No cost, no hidden fees
- ✅ No Registration: Use anonymously
- ✅ Your Data, Your Control: Export, delete, or clear anytime