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Privacy and Security

Papr is designed so your PDFs stay on your device. The editor runs in your browser and processes files locally instead of uploading them to a server.

Data flow at a glance

  • You open a PDF locally in your browser.
  • Edits and exports are processed on your device.
  • Some features download assets like fonts or OCR language data.
  • Contact form submissions are sent to Web3Forms.

Local Processing

PDF editing, annotations, and exports happen on your computer. Papr does not transmit your files to our servers.

This design reduces risk by keeping sensitive documents on your device. It also means you stay in control of where your files are stored and who can access them.

Downloaded Assets

Some features download fonts or OCR language data from third-party content delivery networks. These requests include standard web information such as IP address and user agent, but they do not include your PDF content.

Once downloaded, many assets are cached so that features like OCR can run offline on later visits.

Local Storage

Papr stores sessions and preferences in your browser (IndexedDB and localStorage) so you can recover work and keep settings between visits. You can clear this data in your browser settings at any time.

  • Sessions include your PDF data and annotations.
  • Preferences include theme and editor settings.
  • Clearing site data removes local sessions and preferences.

What Papr Does Not Do

  • We do not upload your PDF files to our servers.
  • We do not run analytics on your document content.
  • We do not sell your personal data.

Contact Form Data

If you use the Contact Us form, your message is transmitted via Web3Forms so it can reach us. Only the information you submit is sent.

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The full privacy policy describes data handling, third-party services, and contact information.

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