1. Overview
PDFExpert.Coupons ("we", "us", "our") is an independent coupon, review, and pricing-guide website operated as an affiliate publisher. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard information from visitors to https://pdfexpert.coupons.
By using this site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use the site.
2. Data We Collect
We collect only the minimum information needed to operate this website. Specifically:
2.1 Information you provide voluntarily
- Contact form submissions — name, email address, and the content of your message.
- Newsletter sign-ups (if offered) — email address only.
2.2 Information collected automatically
- Server logs — IP address, browser user-agent, requested URL, referrer, and timestamp.
- Analytics — anonymised page views, time on page, device type, and country (via Cloudflare Web Analytics or similar privacy-respecting providers).
- Cookies — see Section 4 below.
What we do not collect: we do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. We do not run programmatic advertising, do not track you across other websites, and do not build advertising profiles.
3. How We Use Data
We use the data we collect strictly to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the website
- Respond to your support or feedback messages
- Detect, prevent, and respond to fraud or abuse
- Comply with applicable laws (GDPR, CCPA, ePrivacy)
- Measure aggregate website performance (privacy-respecting analytics only)
4. Cookies & Tracking
We use a minimal number of strictly necessary cookies and an optional analytics cookie. See our full Cookie Policy for the complete list.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
cf_* | Cloudflare security & performance | Session — 1 year |
pdfexpert_consent | Stores your cookie-consent choice | 12 months |
_ga, _ga_* (optional) | Anonymised analytics, only loaded after consent | 2 years |
5. Third-Party Services
This site uses the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy:
- Cloudflare Pages (hosting & CDN) — privacy policy
- Google Fonts (typography delivery) — privacy policy
- jsDelivr (icon & library CDN) — privacy policy
- Affiliate networks — Readdle Affiliate Program (Impact), PartnerStack (Foxit). When you click an affiliate link, the partner network may set its own cookies.
6. Affiliate Links
PDFExpert.Coupons earns commissions through affiliate partnerships. When you click an affiliate link and complete a qualifying purchase, the affiliate network shares anonymous transaction data (e.g. order ID, commission amount) with us — not your name, address, or payment details. See our full Affiliate Disclosure for details.
7. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
If you are in the EU/EEA, UK, or California, you have the following rights:
- Right to access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") — request deletion
- Right to restrict processing — limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Right to object — object to processing for direct marketing
- Right to opt-out of "sale" (CCPA) — we do not sell personal information; this right does not apply in practice
To exercise any right, email [email protected]. We respond within 30 days as required by law.
8. Data Security
We protect your data using:
- HTTPS/TLS encryption sitewide (HSTS preload-eligible)
- Strict security headers (CSP-friendly, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options)
- Cloudflare DDoS protection & Web Application Firewall
- Principle of least data — we collect only what's necessary
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100 % secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
10. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be announced on the homepage for at least 30 days.
11. Contact Us
Privacy enquiries: [email protected]
General contact: use our contact form
Postal mail: Available on request via email.
See also: Terms of Service · Cookie Policy · Affiliate Disclosure · Disclaimer