1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Our website, PDFPulse, uses cookies to enhance user experience and ensure the functionality of our services.

2. How We Use Cookies

PDFPulse uses cookies and similar browser storage mechanisms (like `localStorage`) for several purposes:

• Essential Operations: Some cookies are necessary for the website to function. For example, we use `localStorage` to remember your cookie consent preferences. These are essential for GDPR compliance.
• Performance and Analytics (If Consent Given): If you consent, we may use cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site (e.g., which pages are visited most often, if they get error messages). This helps us improve how our website works. These cookies collect information in an aggregated and anonymous form. (Note: You would need to implement analytics like Google Analytics and ensure this section is accurate based on your setup).
• Functionality (If Consent Given): We might use cookies to remember choices you make (such as user preferences for a tool) to provide a more personalized experience. (Note: Only include if you use such cookies).

We use `localStorage` to store your cookie consent choice (accepted/rejected). This is not a cookie but a similar browser storage mechanism.

3. Types of Cookies We Use (Examples)

You will need to list the specific cookies your site uses if you use more than just essential ones for consent. A cookie audit tool can help identify these. Examples could include:

• pdfpulse_cookie_consent (`localStorage`): Stores your consent preference for cookie usage. Essential. Expires: Persists until cleared.
• Analytics Cookies (e.g., `_ga`, `_gid` from Google Analytics - if used and consented): Used to distinguish users and understand site usage. (You must list specific cookies if you use them).

4. Your Choices Regarding Cookies

When you first visit PDFPulse, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your preference will be stored in your browser's `localStorage`.

Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.

Please note that if you choose to block essential cookies (though our consent mechanism is via `localStorage`), some parts of our website may not function correctly.

5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us or email us directly at info@pdfpulse.co.