Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Smallpdf Blog (blog.smallpdf.tools) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully to understand how we use cookies and what choices you have.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies. No consent is required for these.

b) Analytics & Performance Cookies

We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience. Data collected is aggregated and anonymous. Examples include: pages viewed, time spent on site, and traffic sources.

c) Advertising & Targeting Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google and its partners may use cookies to display ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites. These cookies help deliver relevant ads and measure their performance. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

d) Affiliate & Tracking Cookies

Some links on our site are affiliate links. When you click these, a cookie may be placed to track the referral so we can receive credit for any resulting sale. This does not cost you anything extra. See our Affiliate Disclosure for more details.

e) Functional Cookies

These cookies allow us to remember choices you make on our website (such as language preferences or whether you have dismissed our cookie notice) to provide a more personalised experience.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services, including:

Service	Purpose	More Info
Google Analytics	Website analytics and performance tracking	Google Privacy Policy
Google AdSense	Displaying relevant advertisements	Google Ads Policy
WordPress	Core website functionality	Automattic Privacy

4. How to Control Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. See your browser’s help documentation for instructions.
Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google AdSense opt-out: Visit Google Ads Settings.
Cookie consent tool: When you first visit our site, you may be shown a cookie consent banner. You can update your preferences at any time.

Please note: disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to check back periodically.