This Cookies Policy explains how PDFNio uses cookies and similar technologies (collectively, “cookies”) on our website. It also explains your choices. This policy is part of our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make sites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners and third parties (such as advertisers).
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary (always on)
Required to make the Service work. They cannot be switched off and do not store personal information.
- Session cookies (sign-in state, CSRF protection)
- Security cookies (rate limiting, abuse prevention)
- Functionality cookies (UI preferences, language)
2.2 Performance & Analytics
Help us understand how visitors interact with the Service so we can improve it. We use only privacy-friendly analytics with anonymized IP.
- Google Analytics 4 — measures usage; privacy policy.
2.3 Advertising
The Service is supported by advertising. We may serve ads through Google AdSense, which uses cookies to show ads based on your prior visits to this and other sites.
- Google’s use of cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you. You can opt out at Google Ads Settings.
- Third-party vendor opt-out: www.aboutads.info.
- Read more: How Google uses advertising cookies.
2.4 Third-Party Sign-In
If you sign in with Google, Google may set cookies to authenticate you. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
3. Specific Cookies You May See
| Provider | Cookie / Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|
| PDFNio | PHPSESSID — keeps your session | Necessary |
| _ga, _gid — analytics | Analytics | |
| Google AdSense | __gads, __gpi, IDE — advertising | Advertising |
| Google Sign-In | g_state — sign-in state | Necessary |
4. Your Choices
- You can manage cookies via your browser settings (block, delete, or accept selected cookies).
- You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ads Settings.
- EU/UK visitors: where required, we ask for consent before setting non-essential cookies.
- “Do Not Track” signals: most major browsers don’t enforce a uniform standard, so we currently do not respond to DNT headers.
5. How to Disable Cookies in Your Browser
Disabling some cookies may impact certain features (e.g., sign-in or saving preferences).
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the latest revision. Material changes will be highlighted on this page.
7. Contact
Questions about cookies? Email hello@pdfnio.com or use our contact page.