Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 27, 2026
Last updated: May 27, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website operators. Cookies can be "session" cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent" cookies, which remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.
How PDFem Uses Cookies
PDFem (pdfem.com) uses only essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. We do not use any cookies for analytics, advertising, tracking, or profiling purposes. Our approach to cookies is simple: we use the minimum number of cookies required to provide you with a functional and secure experience.
Cookies We Use
The following table describes each cookie used by PDFem:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| pdfem.sid | Session management. This cookie maintains your session while you use the site, enabling features such as admin panel authentication. | Essential | 24 hours or until browser is closed |
| pdfem_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference ("all" or "essential"). This allows us to remember your choice so we do not ask again on future visits. | Essential | Persistent (stored in localStorage) |
Cookie Categories
When you visit PDFem for the first time, you will see a cookie consent banner with two options:
- Essential Only: Only strictly necessary cookies are used. These are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled. No data is collected for advertising or analytics purposes.
- Accept All: In addition to essential cookies, you consent to optional cookies that may be used in the future for analytics or advertising purposes. Currently, PDFem does not use any optional cookies, but this preference will be respected if we add them later.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage for pdfem.com, or by using the cookie management features in your browser settings.
Third-Party Cookies
PDFem does not set any third-party cookies. However, the following third-party services may set their own cookies when you use our site:
- Cloudflare: Our CDN and security provider may set cookies (such as __cflb or __cf_bm) for load balancing and bot protection purposes. These are essential security cookies. You can learn more about Cloudflare's cookies at Cloudflare's cookie documentation.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View the cookies stored on your device.
- Delete individual cookies or all cookies.
- Block cookies from specific websites or from all websites.
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set.
Please note that if you disable essential cookies, some features of PDFem may not function properly. Since we only use essential cookies, blocking them may affect your ability to use certain features of the site.
Here are links to cookie management instructions for the most common browsers:
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to check this page periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]