Privacy Policy – PDF Reader

👋 Introduction

Welcome to PDF Reader. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

By using PDF Reader, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

📋 Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

PDF File Metadata: File names, sizes, and modification dates of PDFs on your device (for display only — we never upload your files).
Recently Opened Files: A local record of PDFs you have opened recently (stored only on your device).
Favorites: A local list of PDFs you marked as favorites (stored only on your device).
Scanned Documents: Documents you scan are saved locally to your device's Downloads folder.
Ad-related Data: Google AdMob may collect device identifiers and usage data to show relevant ads.

            ⚠️ We never upload, transmit, or share your PDF files or their contents to any server.
        

🔐 Permissions We Request

Permission	Why It's Needed
📁 Storage / Files Access	To find, open, rename, delete, and manage PDF files on your device.
📷 Camera	To scan physical documents using the built-in document scanner.
🔔 Notifications	To notify you about scan completion or app updates (Android 13+).
📂 Manage All Files (Optional)	To scan all folders on your device for PDFs. This is optional.

📢 Advertising (Google AdMob)

PDF Reader uses Google AdMob to display ads. AdMob may collect and use data to show personalized or non-personalized ads, including:

Device identifiers (e.g., Android Advertising ID)
App usage data and interactions
General location (country/region level)

Google's privacy policy applies to data collected by AdMob: policies.google.com/privacy

            You can opt out of personalized ads in your Android device settings under Google → Ads → Delete advertising ID.
        

🔥 Firebase Services

Our app uses Google Firebase Firestore to remotely manage ad configuration. This connection is read-only — we only download ad unit IDs from Firestore. No personal user data is sent to Firebase from our app.

Firebase's privacy policy: firebase.google.com/support/privacy

💾 Data Storage & Security

All app data (favorites, recents, settings) is stored locally on your device using Room Database and DataStore.
Scanned PDFs are saved to your device's Downloads folder — you have full control.
We do not have a backend server. No personal data is transmitted off your device by our app.
We use standard Android security practices to protect locally stored data.

👧 Children's Privacy

PDF Reader is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

🔗 Third-Party Services

Our app integrates the following third-party SDKs, each with their own privacy policies:

Google AdMob – Privacy Policy
Google ML Kit (Document Scanner) – Terms
Firebase Firestore – Privacy Policy

⚖️ Your Rights

Access: All data is stored locally — you can view it directly on your device.
Delete: Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored app data.
Opt-out of Ads: Use your device's advertising settings to limit ad tracking.
Revoke Permissions: You can revoke any permission from Android Settings → Apps → PDF Reader → Permissions.

🔄 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

📬 Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

📧 Email: support@pdfreader.app
📱 App: PDF Reader on Google Play