Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Files and Documents

PDF Reader accesses the following data only when you explicitly select files:

• PDF Files: To view, merge, split, compress, and add watermarks
• Image Files: To convert images to PDF format
• Text Input: When you create PDFs from text

Important: All file processing happens locally on your device. We never upload, store, or access your files remotely.

1.2 App Preferences

We store minimal preference data locally on your device:

• Dark Mode Setting: Your theme preference (light/dark mode)

This data is stored locally using Android's secure SharedPreferences and is never transmitted to external servers.

2. How We Use Your Information

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not share any of your data with third parties. PDF Reader:

• Does not use analytics services
• Does not include crash reporting tools
• Does not contain advertising networks
• Does not track user behavior
• Does not connect to external servers for data processing

4. Data Security

4.1 Local Processing

All PDF operations are performed locally on your device, ensuring:

• Your files never leave your device during processing
• No network transmission of sensitive document content
• Complete control over your data

4.2 Storage Security

Data stored by the app benefits from:

• Android's secure SharedPreferences for app settings
• Device-level encryption (when enabled by user)
• App-specific storage that other apps cannot access

5. Permissions We Request

6. Your Rights and Controls

6.1 Data Control

You have complete control over your data:

• File Selection: You choose which files to process
• Output Location: Processed files are saved to your Downloads folder
• Data Deletion: Use "Clear Cache" in Settings to remove all app data
• Permission Management: Revoke permissions anytime in Android Settings

6.2 Clear App Data

To completely remove all data stored by PDF Reader:

1. Open PDF Reader app
2. Go to Settings
3. Tap "Clear Cache"
4. Confirm the action

This will remove all app preferences and cached data.

7. Children's Privacy

PDF Reader does not collect any personal information from users of any age. The app is safe for children to use as it:

• Processes files locally without internet connection
• Does not collect personal information
• Does not contain advertisements
• Does not include social features or communication tools

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• We will notify users of significant changes through app updates
• The updated policy will be available at this URL

9. Privacy Features Summary

10. Contact Us

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© 2025 PDF Reader. This privacy policy is effective as of January 2025.