The PDF Reader - PDF Maker app Privacy Policy outlines how we handle your data, permissions, and privacy within the app. It explains what information is collected (if any), how features like the camera, storage are used, and how third-party services such as AdMob and Firebase may operate. Your files and personal content remain on your device — we do not store, transmit, or share your data externally.
This policy complies with global privacy standards, including the GDPR and CCPA, to ensure full transparency. By continuing to use the app, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and consent to the use of data solely for improving your experience.
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For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
We do not directly collect personally identifiable information such as your name, address, personal documents, or stored files. However, to provide the full functionality of the app, we may request access to certain device features and data with your explicit permission. These permissions are used solely to provide app features and are not used to collect, upload, or share your personal content.
We may request access to the following:
Used for capturing images for document scanning, converting images into PDF documents, editing PDF-related images, and extracting text from images using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology. All image processing occurs locally on your device. No photos or scanned documents are uploaded or stored by us.
Depending on your Android OS version, our app may request storage permissions (READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, or MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE) to enable core document management features across your device storage (including Documents, Download, and SD card directories).
This permission allows you to:
Granting this permission is completely optional and fully controlled by you. You may choose whether to allow or deny access. If permission is denied, some file management features may be limited, but basic functionality of the app may still remain available through Android’s built-in file picker system.
This permission is used only for core file management features such as browsing, organizing, and editing PDF files across device storage. The app follows Google Play’s “All files access” policy and requests this permission only when required. Users can still use basic functionality through system file picker without granting this permission.
This permission is not used for accessing media files unrelated to user-initiated actions. We do not access, collect, upload, analyze, or share your files or file contents. All file operations are performed locally on your device.
Our app utilizes Android’s built-in, secure storage access framework (ACTION_OPEN_DOCUMENT) when you intentionally choose to load local images.This occurs when utilizing features such as converting images to PDF, editing PDF documents, or extracting text from images .
Through this native system framework, the app does not look at your gallery directly. Instead, Android launches its own secure system file browser window. You retain full control and manually tap only the specific images you wish to bring into the app. Alternatively, if you choose to grant "All Files Access", images can be loaded directly as local file documents.
No photos, media streams, or image files are uploaded, stored, or shared by us. All image-to-PDF compilation and processing operations are executed strictly on-device and offline.
Used for:
Third-party services such as AdMob and Firebase may collect limited device or usage information according to their own privacy policies.
Used for importing images or text files, converting them into PDF documents, and extracting text or images from existing PDF files.
All document and media processing is performed locally on your device.
We do not upload, store, or share your PDFs, images, text, or personal documents on any external server. All processing and file management operations are handled locally on your device.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data or files with third parties for marketing purposes.
We request permissions such as storage, camera only to enable related features in the app. You can decline these permissions; however, some features may be limited or unavailable without the necessary permissions.
Our app requests the MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission to enable essential document management features. This permission is fully user-controlled and can be granted or denied at any time.
If granted, it allows the app to access and manage PDF files across device storage and automatically load compatible local images into an integrated custom gallery. If denied, the app bypasses full storage indexing completely, and users can instead select specific media manually using Android’s secure system file picker.
We do not collect, upload, or transmit any files or file contents. All operations are performed locally on your device.
All files and data (such as PDFs, images, or text) remain on your device until you choose to delete them. We do not keep copies of your files or data after you delete them. We do not retain any personal data or documents on our servers.
When you choose to send feedback through the app (e.g., via email), we may collect certain non-personal device information to help troubleshoot issues and improve your experience. This information is only included if you manually send a feedback message from the app.
The feedback email may include:
To provide better functionality, improve user experience, support app performance monitoring, and enable monetization, our app uses third-party services and Software Development Kits (SDKs). These services may collect and process certain data according to their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies for more information.
Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
We use Google AdMob to display advertisements within the app. AdMob may collect and process the following types of data:
Ad Personalization:
AdMob may serve either personalized or non-personalized ads depending on:
You can opt out of personalized advertising through:
AdMob Privacy Policy: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543
We use Firebase services to improve app performance, stability, and user experience. Firebase helps us understand how the app is used, detect crashes, and remotely manage certain configurations.
We use the following Firebase services:
Used to collect anonymous usage data to understand app performance and feature usage.
Firebase Analytics Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/policies/analytics
Collected data may include:
Used to collect crash reports and diagnostic information to help identify and fix app errors.
Crashlytics may collect:
Firebase Crashlytics Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
Some third-party services (such as AdMob and Firebase) may use cookies or similar technologies to:
These technologies do not directly collect personal information without user consent. You may manage or restrict these features through your device or Google settings.
Our app uses Google Play In-App Updates feature to ensure users can access the latest version of the app.This process is provided by Google Play and may collect device-related information such as app version, device metadata, and installed module information.
This data is used only to determine update availability and is not used to identify users.
No personal data is collected, stored, or shared by our app through this feature.
Our app uses the Google Play In-App Review API to let users provide feedback and rate the app without leaving the application interface. This service is provided by Google Play and may collect limited device-related technical information (such as app version and device metadata) to check review eligibility and manage API quotas.
No personal data is collected, stored, or shared by our app through this feature.
Google processes this data in accordance with the Google Privacy Policy.
The following components operate entirely on your device and do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data:
No personal files, images, PDFs, or documents are uploaded, stored, or shared by the app.
All data processing happens locally on your device. We do not transfer your personal data outside your device or country.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding your personal data, even though our app does not directly collect personal information by default.
You have the right to:
We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
If you are a resident of California, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regarding how your personal data is handled.
As per the CCPA, you have the right to:
We will respond in accordance with CCPA requirements.
Our app is intended for users aged 16 and older. We do not knowingly collect, store, or process personal information from children under the age of 13.
Most app features operate entirely on the user’s device, and we do not upload or store personal files on external servers.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information through the app or related services, please contact us so we can review and address the situation appropriately.
Any locally stored app data can also be removed at any time by uninstalling the app or clearing the app’s storage through the device settings.
For any concerns, please contact us at: pdfreader.support@gmail.com
Our app may contain links to external websites or third-party services, such as:
We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or data collection policies of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites or services you visit through our app.
We value your trust and are committed to protecting your data.
All file operations (such as viewing, editing, merging, splitting PDFs) and feedback processing happen locally on your device.
We do not upload, store, or share your files or system information on any external servers.
However, please understand that no method of electronic storage or transmission can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot ensure absolute security.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our app, legal requirements, or industry standards.
Any significant updates will be communicated through the app itself or in the update release notes.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed of how we protect your data and use your information.
Your continued use of the app after any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data privacy, please feel free to contact us at:
Email: pdfreader.support@gmail.com
We strive to respond to all inquiries promptly and help resolve any issues you may have.