Privacy Policy

We at LockPDF.com are dedicated to protecting your privacy and making sure that your personal data is secure while you utilize our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us in other ways. By using our website and services, you agree to the policies described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

When you use our website and services, we may collect both personal and non-personal information. The types of data we collect depend on how you interact with our website and services. We take the protection of your data seriously and only use it for the purposes outlined in our Privacy Policy.

Personal Information You Provide

This is the information you give us directly, such as when you fill out forms, interact with us for support, or subscribe to our services. This may include:

  • Contact Details: Name and email address.

We will never collect sensitive personal data without your explicit consent.

Automatic Information Collection

When you visit our website, we automatically gather certain technical information, including:

  • Device and Browsing Data: Information about the device you use to access our website, including the browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers.
  • Usage Information: Data about how you interact with our website, such as pages viewed, time spent on pages, and other usage statistics.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience, collect statistical data, and improve our services. You can adjust your browser settings to block cookies, but this may impact your experience on our site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for several purposes, including:

  • To Provide Services: To facilitate the locking and security of your PDF files, we need your information to process the services you request.

  • Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries, resolve issues, and improve our services.

  • Security and Fraud Prevention: To monitor and protect the security of our website and services.

  • Communications: We may send you important updates or promotional materials related to our services. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.

We ensure that your information is only used in ways that are necessary for providing our services and improving your experience.

3. Data Retention and Security

We take data security seriously and have implemented measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, please note that no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

Your personal data will only be retained as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Once your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share your information with trusted third parties under the following circumstances:

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information as per legal requirements or in response to a legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our assets, your personal data may be transferred to the new owner or entity.

We ensure that any third-party providers we work with are contractually obligated to protect your data.

5. Your Privacy Rights

As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access and Correction: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and update it if it’s incorrect.

  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations or legitimate business interests.

  • Opt-Out of Communications: You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails or other promotional content by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.

6. European Union Users

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional privacy rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We process your personal data based on your consent, our legitimate business interests, or other legal bases under GDPR.

  • Your Consent: We will only send promotional emails to users in the EEA with prior consent.

  • Your Rights Under GDPR: You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data. You may also object to processing and request data portability.

7. COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act)

LockPDF does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

8. Third-Party Links

Lockpdf.com does not own or control third-party websites or services, which may be linked to on our website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing them with your personal information.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about how you interact with our website and improve your experience. These tools allow us to remember your preferences and customize the content you see.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may affect certain features of our website and services.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us.