Prevent editing of a PDF file saved/exported from Preview?

I would like to create a PDF file that is viewable without a password but should not be editable either in Preview or any other software.
What is happening now?
I created a PDF file by placing rectangle boxes on confidential info as shown below. I save it as a PDF file. However, the recipient is able to easily delete or move the rectangle boxes I have placed on this file. I want to prevent this behavior so that I can mask all the confidential info.
I tried to set 'Security Options" when trying to Save as PDF. But that only prevents copying or printing but doesn't disable 'editing'.
Please help.

You can print your PDF file to PDF.  This will make all edits permanent.
To do that, you go under File/Print, choose Save as PDF in the drop-down PDF menu in the lower left corner of the dialog box, give the file a new name, click save and that's it.
Best,
Philippe

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