Privacy Policy & Security
(Plain English & Transparent)
We believe privacy policies should be easy to read. Here is exactly how we handle your files, when we delete them, and why you don’t need an account to use our site.
Last Updated: January 2026
🔒 Our Core Promise: We Delete Your Files
We are a transactional service, not a storage locker. When you upload a PDF to FillPDFNow, it is processed on a secure temporary server solely for the purpose of editing. We run an automated cleanup script that permanently deletes user files every few hours. We do not read, share, or sell your documents.
What Data We Collect (And What We Don’t)
Most “free” tools force you to create an account so they can spam your inbox later. We don’t do that. Our goal is to let you fill out a PDF for free without jumping through hoops.
We DO Collect:
- Temporary Usage Data: Standard website analytics (like Google Analytics) to help us see which pages are popular. This data is anonymous.
- Contact Info (Only if you email us): If you use our contact form, we see your email address so we can reply to you.
We DO NOT Collect:
- Your Personal Documents: We don’t archive your tax forms, leases, or letters.
- Your Credit Card: Since our basic tool is free, we don’t ask for payment info.
- Your Social Profile: We don’t require “Login with Facebook/Google.”
How Our PDF Editor Works Securely
Security isn’t just a buzzword for us; it’s built into the code. When you use our tool to add text or checkmarks, the processing happens partly in your browser and partly on our secure server.
Many edits (like drawing a signature) happen directly inside your web browser. This means the data often doesn’t even leave your computer until you click “Save.” This is the safest way to sign a PDF online.
Once you click “Save & Download,” our server flattens the document (locking your text into the page) and sends it back to you. Immediately after this, the file is queued for deletion.
Do We Use Cookies?
Yes, but minimal ones. We use cookies to ensure the website functions correctly (for example, to remember which tool you selected in the editor).
We may also use third-party advertising partners to display ads on our site. These partners may use cookies to show you relevant ads based on your browsing history. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, and our PDF editor will still work.
Your Data Rights
Since we don’t require accounts, we don’t have a database of “users” to manage. However, if you ever send us an email support request and want us to delete that correspondence, you have the right to ask.
Simply contact our support team, and we will wipe your email history from our support inbox immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions About Privacy
No. Our system is automated. Files are uploaded, processed by code, and deleted by code. No human looks at the documents uploaded to our server unless you explicitly email a file to support for troubleshooting.
We use standard SSL encryption (the secure padlock icon in your browser) for all file transfers. Combined with our auto-delete policy, this makes FillPDFNow a secure option for general business documents.
Never. In fact, we don’t even ask for your email address to use the tool. We believe in providing a helpful utility without the spam.