Privacy Policy (United States)
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1. Data Controller / Operator
BildZuPDF
Owner: Özkan Ün
Ricarda-Huch-Weg 12a
32791 Lage, Germany
Email: info@bildzupdf.de
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you use our website BildZuPDF.com (or BildZuPDF.de) and related services. Our services are intended for users located in the United States.
2. Information We Collect
a) Information collected automatically (when visiting our website)
When you access our website, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address (may be anonymized)
- Date and time of your visit
- Pages viewed
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Referrer URL (the website you came from)
This information is collected for security purposes, to deliver the website properly, and to improve functionality. This is standard practice under U.S. law and is consistent with FTC privacy guidelines.
We do not use this information to personally identify you.
b) Information you provide voluntarily
When you contact us by email, we store the information you provide (e.g., name, email address, message content) to respond to your inquiry. We do not sell or share this information with third parties.
3. Cookies
We use cookies for technical and functional purposes, such as:
- Ensuring our website works correctly
- Remembering your preferences
Additionally, third-party partners (e.g., Amazon, Google Ads/AdSense) may place cookies for advertising and analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings at any time.
4. Google Ads / Google AdSense
We use Google Ads / Google AdSense for advertising. These services may collect information such as:
- Shortened IP address
- Browser and device information
- General location
- Usage behavior on our site
- Ad interactions
Google may use this data to:
- Display personalized ads
- Measure ad performance
- Prevent fraud or abuse
For more information about Google’s data practices, please visit:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
You can adjust your Google advertising settings here:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads
5. Amazon Affiliate Program (U.S. Disclosure)
Important Disclosure (FTC-compliant):
BildZuPDF participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com.
Amazon may use cookies to track your clicks and purchases. This allows Amazon to attribute purchases to our website. We do not have access to personal purchase data.
6. Sharing of Personal Information
We do not sell personal information.
We only share data in these cases:
- When required by law, subpoena, or government request
- With technical service providers (e.g., web hosting providers) who need access to operate our website
- To protect our rights, property, or safety
Service providers are required to treat your data confidentially.
7. Data Deletion & Your Choices
You may request deletion of personal information we have stored about you.
Please contact us at: info@bildzupdf.de
We may retain certain data when legally required (e.g., security logs or fraud prevention).
8. Your Rights (U.S. Privacy Laws)
Depending on your state (e.g., California, Virginia, Colorado), you may have rights such as:
- Right to know what personal data we collect
- Right to access your data
- Right to request deletion
- Right to opt out of targeted advertising or data sharing
- Right to correct inaccurate information
To exercise these rights, please email us at: info@bildzupdf.de
We will verify your request as required under applicable law.
9. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
- Secure servers
- Restricted access to data
- Routine security reviews
No internet-based service can guarantee absolute security.
10. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that a child under 13 has provided data, we will delete it immediately.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes become effective when posted on this page. Your continued use of our website after updates means you accept the revised policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Email: info@bildzupdf.de