1. Introduction
Welcome to PDF Maker ("we", "our", or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App").
By using PDF Maker, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
PDF Maker is designed to work primarily on your device. We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information such as your name, email address, or phone number to use the App.
2.2 Device Permissions
The App may request access to the following device features:
- Camera: Used to scan documents directly from your device's camera. Images captured are processed locally on your device.
- Photo Library / Storage: Used to select images from your gallery for conversion to PDF. Files are accessed and processed locally on your device.
- File Storage (Read/Write): Used to save generated PDF files and access existing PDF files for merging or compression.
All files you select or create are processed and stored locally on your device. We do not upload your documents, images, or PDFs to any server.
2.3 Automatically Collected Information
We use third-party services that may collect certain information automatically:
- Firebase Analytics: Collects anonymous usage data such as app opens, feature usage, session duration, device type, operating system version, and general location (country/region level). This data helps us understand how the App is used and improve the user experience.
- Firebase Crashlytics: Collects crash logs and diagnostic data to help us identify and fix bugs. This may include device model, OS version, and stack traces. No personal content from your documents is included.
- Google AdMob: Our App displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob. AdMob may collect and use data for ad personalization, including device identifiers, IP address, and usage data. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for more information.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain the App's core functionality (PDF creation, merging, compression, and document scanning)
- To analyze usage patterns and improve the App's performance and features
- To detect, diagnose, and fix crashes and technical issues
- To display advertisements within the App
4. Data Storage
- Local Storage: All your documents, images, and generated PDFs are stored locally on your device. Your file history and app preferences are also stored locally using on-device storage.
- No Cloud Upload: We do not upload, transmit, or store your files on any external server or cloud service.
- Analytics Data: Anonymous usage and crash data collected by Firebase is stored on Google's servers in accordance with Firebase's data privacy practices.
5. Third-Party Services
The App uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Information may be shared only in the following limited circumstances:
- With third-party service providers (Firebase, AdMob) as described above, solely for analytics, crash reporting, and advertising purposes.
- As required by law, such as to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights, or respond to a lawful request from public authorities.
7. Children's Privacy
PDF Maker is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- The right to access the information we hold about you
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to opt out of personalized advertising (via your device settings)
- The right to withdraw permissions (camera, storage) at any time through your device settings
Since all document data is stored locally, you can delete it at any time by clearing the App's data or uninstalling the App.
9. Ad Personalization
You can opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your device settings:
- iOS: Go to Settings > Privacy > Tracking, and disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track".
- Android: Go to Settings > Privacy > Ads, and enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization".
10. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through the App. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: ammaryasirkhandubai@gmail.com