Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to DocTools ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our website and PDF tools at doc-tools.xyz.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information necessary to provide our services:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and encrypted password.
• Usage Data: We track which tools are used and how often, to improve our services. This data is anonymized.
• Payment Information: If you subscribe to a paid plan, payment processing is handled by third-party processors (Stripe/Razorpay). We do not store your credit card details.

3. File Processing & Privacy

Your file privacy is our top priority:

• Client-side processing: Tools like PDF-to-Image conversion run entirely in your browser. Your files never leave your device.
• Server-side processing: For tools that require server processing (merge, compress, etc.), files are uploaded, processed, and immediately deleted from our servers after download.
• No file storage: We do not store, read, analyze, or share your uploaded documents under any circumstances.
• Encryption: All file transfers use HTTPS/TLS encryption.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our PDF tools and services
• Process your account registration and subscriptions
• Send important service-related notifications
• Monitor usage to prevent abuse and enforce rate limits
• Improve our tools and user experience

5. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and remember your preferences. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising cookies.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only in the following cases:

• With payment processors to handle subscription payments
• When required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, secure password hashing, CSRF protection, and regular security updates to protect your information.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and download your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt out of non-essential communications

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of significant changes via email. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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