Privacy Policy - SignMyPDF

Information We Collect

SignMyPDF is designed with privacy in mind. We process your documents locally in your browser whenever possible to minimize data exposure.

📄 Document Processing

PDF files and signature images are processed locally in your browser. We do not store or transmit your documents to our servers unless explicitly required for specific features.

🌐 Usage Analytics

We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve our service, including feature usage patterns and performance metrics. No personal information is included in these analytics.

🍪 Cookies and Storage

We use local browser storage to save your preferences and improve user experience. No tracking cookies are used for advertising purposes.

How We Protect Your Data

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Local Processing

Documents are processed entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript libraries, ensuring your sensitive information never leaves your device.

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Secure Connections

All communications with our servers use HTTPS encryption to protect data in transit.

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Automatic Cleanup

Temporary data is automatically cleared when you close the application or refresh the page.

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No Server Storage

Your documents and signatures are never uploaded to our servers. All processing happens locally on your device for maximum privacy.

Your Rights and Choices

You have full control over your data when using SignMyPDF:

Data Portability: Download your signed documents at any time
Data Deletion: Clear all local data by refreshing the page or clearing browser storage
Opt-out: Disable analytics by using browser privacy settings
Access Control: Only you have access to your documents during processing
Transparency: Full visibility into what data is processed and how
Control: Complete control over document sharing and distribution

Data Retention

We believe in minimal data retention to protect your privacy:

⏱️ Session Data

All document and signature data is automatically deleted when you close your browser or navigate away from the application.

📊 Analytics Data

Anonymous usage statistics are retained for up to 24 months to help improve our service. This data cannot be linked back to individual users.

🧹 Automatic Cleanup

We automatically purge any temporary processing data within 24 hours, even if it's not manually cleared by the user.

Third-Party Services

SignMyPDF uses minimal third-party services to provide our functionality:

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PDF Processing Libraries

We use open-source JavaScript libraries (PDF.js and PDF-lib) that run entirely in your browser for PDF processing.

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Analytics Services

We may use privacy-focused analytics services that respect user privacy and comply with GDPR requirements.

International Data Transfers

Since SignMyPDF processes data locally in your browser, there are no international data transfers of your documents or signatures. Any minimal analytics data we collect is processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

Notification: For material changes that affect how we handle your data, we will provide prominent notice on our website at least 30 days before the changes take effect.

Contact Information

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

Email: privacy@signmypdf.com

Response Time: We typically respond within 48 hours

Data Protection Officer: dpo@signmypdf.com

Mailing Address: SignMyPDF Privacy Team, 123 Digital Street, Tech City, TC 12345

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