Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 16, 2026

What We Collect

When you generate a certificate, we store a verification record containing: recipient name, certificate title, course name, issuer name, and date issued. This powers the QR verification feature.

API Keys

API keys are hashed using SHA-256 before storage. We store the email associated with key registration for account recovery purposes.

What We Don't Do

• We don't sell your data
• We don't track you across websites
• We don't store generated PDF files — they are returned to you and discarded

Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits. You can opt out at Google Ad Settings.

• Google Firebase — optional account authentication and data storage

Optional Account & Data Storage

All Build tools work fully without an account. If you choose to sign in, we store:

• Your email address and display name
• Certificates you explicitly save for re-issuance
• Client contact information you enter

This data is stored in Google Cloud Firestore and associated with your account. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time by emailing buildpdf.help@gmail.com.

If you do not create an account, no document data is stored beyond the verification records described above.

Contact

Questions? Email us at privacy@buildcertificates.com