Last updated: July 20, 2026
Cookie Policy
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your device. This page explains which cookies Be My PDF uses, what they do, and how you can turn them off. For the wider picture of how we handle personal data see the Privacy Policy.
Categories we use
Be My PDF uses three categories of cookies: essential cookies that keep the site working, analytics cookies that help us understand aggregate usage, and advertising cookies set by Google AdSense on pages that show ads. We do not use cookies to build a cross-site profile of you.
The cookies in detail
| Name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session | First-party — essential | Keeps you signed in during a session if you use the optional account features. | Session (deleted when you close the browser) |
| _ga, _ga_TEDKEX6E6C | Third-party — analytics (Google Analytics 4) | Distinguishes unique visitors so we can count pageviews, measure Core Web Vitals, and see which tools are used most. | Up to 2 years |
| IDE, __gads, __gpi | Third-party — advertising (Google AdSense) | Used by Google to serve and measure advertisements, including limiting how often you see the same ad and detecting invalid clicks. | Up to 13 months |
| NID, ANID | Third-party — Google account personalization | Set by Google on its own domains when you visit a page that loads a Google script. Controls language and safe-search preferences on Google properties. | Up to 6 months |
Managing cookies
Every modern browser lets you block or delete cookies. In Chrome, open Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. In Safari, open Preferences → Privacy. In Firefox, open Preferences → Privacy & Security. Blocking essential cookies may mean features like the account page do not work; blocking analytics and advertising cookies will not stop the core tools from working.
To opt out of personalized advertising from Google specifically, visit Google Ads Settings. For a wider opt-out that covers many ad networks, see aboutads.info/choices or youronlinechoices.eu.
Do Not Track
Because there is no industry consensus on how “Do Not Track” signals should be interpreted, Be My PDF does not respond to them. We instead rely on the granular controls above so you can turn off specific categories of cookies.
Changes
When we add a new cookie or change how we use an existing one, we update the table on this page and refresh the “Last updated” date.