Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
1. Data Protection Officer & Compliance
PDFLab.net is a UK-based entity committed to protecting your data. We operate in strict compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Information Collection
We believe in data minimization. We do not collect personal data from the files you upload. We only process the uploaded file for the specific purpose of converting it to your desired format (Word or Excel).
3. Encryption Standards
Your security is our priority. All data transferred between your device and our servers is protected with HTTPS encryption, ensuring every file you create remains fully secure.
4. Automatic Deletion
We do not provide long-term storage. All uploaded files and converted documents are automatically deleted from our servers immediately after the conversion process is complete (or within a maximum 1-hour window for download availability). We do not keep backups of your files.
5. Cookies & Analytics
We use a minimal set of cookies strictly for website performance and to ensure a smooth user experience. We do not use cookies to track the content of your documents or for invasive advertising.
6. User Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to know how your data is processed. Since we delete your data instantly, we fulfill the "Right to Erasure" (Right to be Forgotten) by default for every single transaction.