Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2026-02-15

PDF Scanner App - PDF Maker ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App").

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

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide to Us

The App is primarily designed to process data locally 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 core features of the App.

B. Automatically Collected Information

We may collect certain information automatically when you use the App, including:

• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, screen resolution, and preferred language.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use the App, such as features accessed and time spent on the App.
• Crash Logs: In the event of an error, we may collect anonymous crash reports to help us fix issues.

C. Permissions specifically required

To provide the App's functionality, we request the following permissions:

• Camera: Required to capture images of documents for scanning. Images are processed locally on your device.
• Storage (Read/Write): Required to save scanned documents to your device and to import images/files for editing.
• Internet: Required to serve advertisements (via Google AdMob) and for subscription verification (via Google Play Billing).

2. Third-Party Services and Data Collection

We use third-party services that may collect information used to identify you.

A. Advertising (Google AdMob)

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements in the App. Google AdMob uses the Advertising ID from your device to show personalized ads.

• Privacy Policy: Google AdMob Privacy Policy
• Opt-Out: You can opt-out of personalized advertising by adjusting the settings on your Android device (Settings > Google > Ads > Delete advertising ID).

B. Machine Learning (Google ML Kit)

We use Google ML Kit for on-device text recognition (OCR) and document edge detection.

• Data Processing: AI processing happens locally on your device. No image data is sent to Google's servers for processing.
• Privacy Policy: Google ML Kit Terms & Privacy

C. In-App Purchases (Google Play Billing)

If you purchase a subscription or premium features, the transaction is processed directly by Google Play. We do not store or have access to your credit card information.

• Privacy Policy: Google Payments Privacy Notice

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To Provide Service: To enable document scanning, PDF creation, and file management features.
• To Improve the App: To analyze usage patterns and fix crashes/bugs.
• To Display Ads: To show relevant advertisements that help support the free version of the App.
• To Facilitate Payments: To verify your subscription status for premium features within the App.

4. Data Security

We prioritize the security of your data.

• Local Processing: Scanned documents and images are processed and stored locally on your device. We do not upload your personal documents to our servers.
• Encryption: Any internal data storage is handled using Android's standard security practices.

5. Children's Privacy

These Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete this from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we will be able to do necessary actions.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. These changes are effective immediately after they are posted.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us.

App Name: PDF Scanner App - PDF Maker
Contact Email: [nabin30217@gmail.com]