Privacy Policy

DocScope ("we," "us," or "our") publishes independent reviews and comparisons of PDF editing software. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit docscope.guide, how we use it, and the choices available to you. By using this site, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information we collect

We collect information in a few limited ways:

• Information you provide directly: if you submit our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
• Automatically collected information: like most websites, our hosting and analytics tools may automatically log standard technical data such as browser type, device type, approximate location (city/country level), referring page, and pages visited.
• Cookies: small files stored in your browser, described further in Section 3.

We do not require account creation to read this site, and we do not collect sensitive personal information such as government ID numbers, financial account details, or health information.

2. How we use information

We use the information described above to:

• Respond to messages submitted through our contact form.
• Understand how visitors use the site, so we can improve content and navigation.
• Maintain the security and proper functioning of the site.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies and similar technologies

Cookies help the site function and help us understand aggregate visitor behavior. We may use:

• Essential cookies needed for basic site functionality.
• Analytics cookies that help us understand which pages and guides are most useful to readers.

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. Blocking cookies may affect some site functionality but will not prevent you from reading our content.

4. Affiliate links and advertising

Some links on DocScope are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you make a purchase after clicking through, at no additional cost to you. This arrangement does not influence our testing process or the scores published in our reviews — our methodology, described on the About page, is applied before any commercial relationship is considered. We do not display third-party advertising banners on this site.

5. How we share information

We may share limited information with:

• Service providers who help us operate the site, such as hosting and analytics providers, under confidentiality obligations.
• Legal authorities if required to comply with a valid legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of DocScope or others.

We do not share contact form submissions with advertisers or unrelated third parties.

6. Your choices and rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or request deletion of personal information we hold about you, and to object to certain processing. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below and we will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

7. Data security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information submitted to us. No method of transmission or storage is perfectly secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security, but we take reasonable steps to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss.

8. Children's privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please reach out via our Contact page.