Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to IC Watermark Tool ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data when you use our website and services.

2. Data Processing

Client-Side Processing: All PDF processing happens entirely in your browser. Your files NEVER leave your device or get uploaded to our servers. This means:

• We do not receive, store, or have access to your PDF files
• We do not receive, store, or have access to any personal information contained in your documents
• All watermarking operations happen locally on your device using JavaScript
• Your files remain under your control at all times

3. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to operate our website:

• Analytics Data: We may use analytics services (like Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. This includes anonymized data such as page views, browser type, and general location (country/city level).
• Cookies: We use cookies for analytics and advertising purposes. See our Cookie Policy for details.
• No Personal Data: We do not collect names, emails, phone numbers, or any other personal identifiable information.

4. Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Show personalized ads based on your browsing history
• Measure ad performance and effectiveness
• Collect aggregated demographic data

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services:

• PDF-lib & PDF.js: Client-side PDF processing libraries loaded from CDN
• Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements
• Cloudflare: For hosting and content delivery

6. Data Security

Since all processing happens client-side in your browser:

• Your files never transit over the internet to our servers
• We have no access to your documents or personal data
• Your data is as secure as your local device

7. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Under GDPR and CCPA, you have rights regarding your personal data. Since we don't collect personal data from your documents, these rights primarily apply to cookies and analytics:

• Right to Access: Request information about data we collect
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of analytics data
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of cookies and personalized ads

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please visit our main page.

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