Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 24, 2025

What are Cookies?

Understanding cookies and how we use them

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better user experience and allow certain features to work properly.

Your Choice: You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect some functionality of our service.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Always Active - Cannot be Disabled

Session management
Security features
User authentication
Form submissions
Load balancing

Purpose: Required for basic website functionality

Performance Cookies

Optional - Can be Disabled

Page load times
Error tracking
Usage analytics
Performance monitoring
User experience metrics

Purpose: Help us improve service performance

Functional Cookies

Optional - Enhance Experience

Remember preferences
Language settings
Theme choices
Upload history
Custom configurations

Purpose: Personalize your experience

Analytics Cookies

Optional - Anonymous Data

Google Analytics
Usage patterns
Popular features
Geographic data
Traffic sources

Purpose: Understand how users interact with our site

Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
session_id	Maintains user session	Session	Essential
performance_metrics	Track page performance	7 days	Performance
user_preferences	Remember user settings	30 days	Functional
_ga	Google Analytics	2 years	Analytics
_gid	Google Analytics ID	24 hours	Analytics

Third-Party Cookies

We use some third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Google Analytics

Helps us understand website usage and improve user experience.

Google Privacy Policy →

CDN Services

Content delivery networks may set cookies for performance optimization.

These cookies are automatically managed and expire with the session.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings:

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome:

Settings → Privacy → Cookies

Firefox:

Options → Privacy → Cookies

Safari:

Preferences → Privacy → Cookies

Edge:

Settings → Privacy → Cookies

Important Notice:

Disabling essential cookies may prevent certain features of Smart PDF Assistant from working properly. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled for the best experience.

Opt-Out Options:

Google Analytics: Opt-out browser add-on
Performance cookies can be disabled in your browser
Functional cookies can be cleared from your browser settings

Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

Questions about Cookies?

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@smartpdf.ai
Address: 123 Legal Avenue, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94105