Here is the revised Privacy Policy tailored specifically for your PDF Scan & Editor app under Appversal. All references to cloud storage and AI functionality have been removed, and detailed disclosures regarding third-party advertising services have been added.
PRIVACY POLICY
App Name: PDF Scan & Editor
Owner: Appversal
Effective Date: November 03, 2024
Welcome to PDF Scan & Editor, developed by Appversal. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Services").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By downloading, accessing, or using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this statement, please discontinue using our app.
1. Overview & Local Processing
PDF Scan & Editor allows users to scan physical documents, convert images to digital PDF files, and edit documents directly on their mobile devices. All document scanning and processing are performed locally on your device. We do not operate cloud storage servers, nor do we upload, collect, or store your scanned files. Your documents remain entirely under your control on your physical device.
2. Information We Collect
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. However, we and our third-party service providers automatically collect certain technical data when you use the app:
Device Information: Device model, hardware details, operating system version, system language, unique device identifiers (e.g., Android ID, IDFA), and mobile network information.
Usage & Performance Data: Information on how you interact with the app, feature usage, app crashes, performance metrics, and system log data.
Advertising & Analytics Identifiers: Mobile advertising IDs (such as Google Advertising ID or Apple Identifier for Advertisers - IDFA) used to serve and optimize advertisements.
3. Device Permissions Required
To provide core scanning functionality, our app requests the following system permissions:
Camera Permission
Allows the app to capture images of physical documents for scanning and digitizing.
Storage / Media Access
Allows the app to import existing images/documents from your device gallery and save processed PDF files back to your device storage.
You can grant or revoke these permissions at any time through your device's settings. Denying permissions will disable the corresponding features (e.g., taking new scans).
4. Third-Party Advertising & Analytics
Our app incorporates third-party advertising and analytics services to monetize and improve the app experience. These third parties may collect device identifiers, location data (non-precise), and usage data via Cookies, SDKs, and similar technologies to serve personalized or non-personalized ads.
Our third-party partners include:
Google AdMob & Google Ad Manager: For displaying targeted and non-targeted advertisements. (Google Privacy Policy)
Google Analytics for Firebase: For tracking app analytics, user engagement, and crash reporting.
You can manage your advertising preferences or opt out of personalized ads through your mobile device settings (e.g., Opt out of Ads Personalization on Android or Limit Ad Tracking / App Tracking Transparency on iOS).
5. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We only share information with third parties under the following circumstances:
Service Providers: With advertising networks and analytics partners necessary to serve ads and track app diagnostics as described in Section 4.
Legal Compliance: If required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.
6. Open Source Software Acknowledgments
PDF Scan & Editor utilizes open-source software libraries, including OpenCV, for image processing and document manipulation. We comply fully with the terms and licenses governing these open-source tools.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take immediate corrective measures.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Updated versions will be posted within the app or on our store page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the app after any updates constitutes acceptance of the changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Appversal Co., Ltd.
Email: theappversal@gmail.com