Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience and understand how you use our services.
How We Use Cookies
PDFLance uses cookies for:
- Remembering your language preference
- Storing your theme settings (light/dark mode)
- Anonymous usage analytics to improve our service
- Essential website functionality
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled and include:
- Session management cookies
- Security and authentication cookies
- Load balancing cookies
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your settings and preferences to provide a personalized experience:
- Language preference (i18n_redirected)
- Theme settings (light/dark mode)
- User interface preferences
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat)
- Umami Analytics cookies
- Page view tracking
- User behavior analysis
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements:
- Google AdSense cookies
- Ad personalization cookies
- Ad frequency capping
- Conversion tracking
Consent Preferences
When you first visit PDFLance, your browser prompts you to accept or customize cookies. Essential cookies load regardless; analytics and advertising cookies activate only after consent. You can revisit your decision at any time via browser settings or by clearing the PDFLance cookies.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies originate from trusted partners:
- Google Analytics: anonymized traffic measurement
- Umami Analytics: privacy-focused event tracking
- Google AdSense: personalized and contextual ads
- CDN providers: caching tokens that improve performance
Each provider maintains its own privacy policy, which we review before implementation.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
- Visit allaboutcookies.org for instructions
- Use browser-specific preference centers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
- Opt-out of Google advertising cookies via Google Ad Settings
Data Retention
Cookie lifespans vary from session-only to 24 months for analytics identifiers. We rotate identifiers regularly and purge historical datasets when no longer required.
Policy Updates
We review this Cookie Policy every quarter or whenever we add new tracking technologies. The “Last Updated” date reflects the most recent revision.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: