Cookie Policy | PDFSearch.org

1. About Cookies

We use cookies when you visit. They enable the operation of the website, improve the user experience, and help with performance analysis.

2. Types of Cookies

Necessary Cookies

Required for basic functions such as session management, security, or settings.

Performance Cookies

Help us understand how the website is used (e.g., page views, traffic) and derive improvements.

Functional Cookies

Remember your preferences for a personalized experience (e.g., language, saved items).

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g., with Google Analytics 4). Without your consent, these remain deactivated; Consent Mode V2 sets the corresponding signals to "denied".

Marketing/Advertising Cookies

Used to display relevant advertising and measure its success (e.g., Google AdSense). They are only activated after your explicit consent.

3. Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies in your browser. Disabling some cookies may limit the functionality of the website.

Most browsers accept cookies automatically; however, you can adjust this in the settings.

4. Consent & Consent Mode

We use a consent management system that enables an active decision (accept/reject). Without your consent, optional cookies are blocked, and Google Consent Mode V2 signals "denied" for ad_storage, ad_personalization, ad_user_data, and analytics_storage.

You can change your selection at any time via the cookie dialog.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Google AdSense

Used to serve advertising. Sets marketing cookies only after consent. Provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Analytics 4

Collects usage statistics provided you have consented. IP anonymization is enabled; Consent Mode V2 prevents tracking without consent.

Google Custom Search Engine (CSE)

Provides search results. PDFSearch.org does not host files; results link to third-party sources. Google may set cookies if you have consented.

6. Contact

Questions about the cookie policy? Write to [email protected]