Last Updated: July 15, 2026
Welcome to PDF Reader Tools - PDF Viewer. This document serves as a unified legal agreement between you and the developer, carlos ignacio soliz flores.
By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the application, including package versions com.smart.pdf.reader.tools and its debug variants, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by this User Agreement and Privacy Policy.
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SECTION 1: PRIVACY POLICY
How We Protect Your Information
1.1 The “Local-First” Security Standard
We believe your documents are your business. PDF Reader Tools - PDF Viewer operates primarily as a local document utility.
Local File Processing:
PDF viewing, document organization, bookmarking, file conversion, PDF merging, splitting, compression, locking, unlocking, and related document-processing functions are performed locally on your device whenever technically possible.
No Cloud Document Storage:
We do not provide or operate cloud storage servers for storing your PDF files, Word documents, Excel files, PowerPoint files, TXT files, scanned images, passwords, or other document content.
No Document Content Surveillance:
The developer does not intentionally access, read, monitor, sell, or share the contents of the documents stored on your device.
User-Controlled Files:
Files created, modified, converted, printed, deleted, or exported through the application remain under your control and are stored in locations selected by you or determined by your device’s storage system.
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1.2 App Features
PDF Reader Tools - PDF Viewer may provide the following functions:
* Browse and manage local PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TXT files.
* View recent documents and bookmarked files.
* Scan physical documents and save them as PDF files.
* Convert images into PDF files.
* Convert PDF pages into images.
* Merge multiple PDF files.
* Split PDF files into separate documents.
* Lock and unlock supported PDF files.
* Compress supported PDF files.
* Print supported documents through compatible system printing services.
* Search, open, organize, and manage documents stored on the device.
Some functions may depend on the file format, device model, Android version, available storage, system services, or third-party applications installed on the device.
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1.3 Vital Permissions and Usage
To provide document viewing, scanning, conversion, and file-management services, the application may request the following permissions:
Camera Access
Camera permission is used only when you actively use the Scan to PDF feature.
It allows the application to capture images of physical documents and convert them into digital files. The camera is not activated in the background without a user-initiated function.
All Files Access
MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
All Files Access may be required to:
* Search for supported documents across shared device storage.
* Display PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TXT files.
* Open documents selected by the user.
* Organize recent files and bookmarks.
* Read source files required for conversion.
* Save converted or edited files.
* Merge, split, compress, lock, or unlock PDF files.
* Support document management across different storage folders.
This permission is used only for the application’s core document-management functionality. We do not use it to upload, monitor, sell, or share the contents of your personal files.
Foreground Service
Foreground service permission may be used to support document-processing tasks that require additional time, such as:
* Scanning multiple pages.
* Merging or splitting large PDF files.
* Compressing PDF files.
* Converting PDF pages and images.
* Exporting or saving large documents.
A foreground service helps reduce the chance that an active task will be interrupted if the user temporarily switches to another application.
Notification Permission
On supported Android versions, the application may request notification permission.
Notifications may be used to display:
* Document-processing progress.
* File conversion results.
* Task completion information.
* App-related reminders or service messages.
You may disable notifications at any time through your device settings.
Internet and Network Access
Internet access may be used for:
* Loading advertisements.
* Retrieving remote application configuration.
* Analyzing application stability.
* Reporting crashes and technical errors.
* Supporting feedback-related functions.
Your local document contents are not intentionally uploaded through these services.
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1.4 Information We May Collect
We do not intentionally collect the contents of your PDF files, Office documents, TXT files, scanned images, or passwords entered for protected documents.
However, the application and integrated third-party services may automatically process limited technical information, including:
* Device model and manufacturer.
* Android version.
* Application version.
* Language and regional settings.
* Advertising identifier, where available.
* IP address.
* Network status.
* App interaction events.
* Advertising interaction data.
* Crash logs and diagnostic information.
* Performance and stability information.
* Installation source and approximate regional information.
This information is generally used to operate the application, provide advertising, analyze performance, detect technical issues, and improve stability.
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1.5 Data Shared with Third Parties
To keep the application available, support advertising, analyze performance, and improve stability, we may integrate the following third-party services:
* Google AdMob
* Mintegral
* AppLovin
* Google Firebase
These service providers may process technical information according to their own privacy policies, including:
* Advertising identifiers.
* Device information.
* IP address.
* App interaction events.
* Advertisement requests, impressions, and clicks.
* Crash reports.
* Diagnostic and performance data.
These third-party services act independently under their own terms and privacy policies. We encourage users to review the applicable privacy documentation provided by each service provider.
We do not authorize these services to access the contents of your local documents through the application.
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1.6 Advertising and Consent
The application may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising platforms.
Depending on your country or region, you may be shown a consent form regarding personalized advertising, advertising identifiers, cookies, or similar technologies.
Where required, advertising requests will be handled according to the consent status obtained through the applicable consent-management system.
You may receive personalized or non-personalized advertisements depending on:
* Your consent choice.
* Your regional privacy requirements.
* Device settings.
* Advertising identifier availability.
* Third-party advertising-platform rules.
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1.7 Data Retention
The developer does not maintain cloud copies of your local documents.
Documents created or processed through the application remain on your device until you move, modify, or delete them.
Technical information collected by third-party services may be retained according to the retention periods described in their respective privacy policies.
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1.8 Data Security
We take reasonable measures to reduce unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure of information handled by the application.
However, no mobile application, device, network, or storage system can guarantee absolute security.
You are responsible for:
* Protecting access to your device.
* Maintaining backups of important files.
* Using secure passwords for protected documents.
* Reviewing files before deleting or overwriting them.
* Keeping your Android system and application versions updated.
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1.9 Children’s Privacy
PDF Reader Tools - PDF Viewer is not specifically directed toward children under the minimum legal age required in their country.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information through the application, please contact us so that we can review the matter.
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1.10 Your Privacy Choices
Depending on your device and region, you may control certain data-processing activities through:
* Android permission settings.
* Notification settings.
* Advertising settings.
* Google advertising controls.
* Consent forms presented within the application.
* Uninstalling the application.
* Deleting locally created files from your device.
Revoking a permission may cause the related application function to become unavailable.
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SECTION 2: TERMS OF SERVICE
User Agreement
2.1 License Grant
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to use PDF Reader Tools - PDF Viewer for lawful personal or professional document-management purposes.
This license does not transfer ownership of the application, source code, design, trademarks, or related intellectual property.
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2.2 User Responsibilities
You are responsible for:
* Ensuring that you have the legal right to access and process each document.
* Maintaining backups of important documents.
* Verifying converted, compressed, merged, split, locked, or unlocked files.
* Protecting passwords used for secured PDF files.
* Confirming print settings and output before printing.
* Using the application in accordance with applicable laws.
Because we do not store your files on our servers, we cannot restore documents that are deleted, overwritten, corrupted, or lost from your device.
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2.3 Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
* Use the application for unlawful purposes.
* Process documents that violate copyright, privacy, contractual, or regional laws.
* Attempt to decompile, reverse engineer, modify, or exploit the application.
* Interfere with the application’s security or technical operation.
* Use automated systems to abuse advertising or application services.
* Circumvent restrictions applied by the application, Android system, or third-party services.
* Distribute malicious files through functions provided by the application.
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2.4 Intellectual Property
The application, including its code, interface, visual elements, text, branding, and technical design, is protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.
Users retain ownership of documents and content legally owned by them.
Using the application does not transfer ownership of user documents to the developer.
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2.5 Document Accuracy and Compatibility
Document conversion and processing results may vary depending on:
* Original file quality.
* File structure.
* Font availability.
* Password protection.
* Device performance.
* Available storage.
* Android version.
* File corruption.
* Unsupported document elements.
We do not guarantee that every file can be opened, converted, compressed, printed, merged, split, locked, or unlocked successfully.
Users should review output files before relying on them for legal, financial, academic, or professional purposes.
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2.6 Disclaimer of Warranties
The application is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis.
While we aim to provide a stable and useful experience for PDF16, we do not guarantee that:
* The application will always operate without interruption.
* Every file format or document will be fully compatible.
* Every conversion will preserve the original layout.
* Scanning results will always be accurate.
* Compressed files will always meet a specific file-size target.
* The application will be free from errors or technical failures.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, carlos ignacio soliz flores is not responsible for losses caused by:
* Accidental deletion.
* User error.
* Device failure.
* Insufficient storage.
* File corruption.
* Forgotten document passwords.
* Unsupported file formats.
* Third-party applications or services.
* Operating-system restrictions.
* Network interruptions.
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2.7 Printing and External Services
The Print function may rely on Android system printing services, connected printers, or third-party print-service applications.
The developer does not control the availability, compatibility, pricing, output quality, or privacy practices of external printing services.
Users are responsible for reviewing the settings and policies of the selected printing service.
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2.8 Purchases and Financial Transactions
If premium features, subscriptions, or paid services are offered, eligible transactions will be processed through the Google Play Billing System.
Payment management, cancellations, and refund requests are subject to Google Play policies and must generally be handled through the user’s Google Account or Google Play support channels.
The availability of paid functions may vary by version, country, or region.
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2.9 Service Changes and Termination
We may update, modify, suspend, replace, or discontinue application functions when reasonably necessary for:
* Technical maintenance.
* Security improvements.
* Legal compliance.
* Android compatibility.
* Third-party service changes.
* Product development.
We may terminate access to the application where required by law or where serious misuse is detected.
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SECTION 3: REGIONAL COMPLIANCE AND GOVERNANCE
We respect applicable privacy standards and aim to follow principles established by relevant regional laws, including:
European Union and European Economic Area:
General Data Protection Regulation principles, including transparency, purpose limitation, and data minimization.
United Kingdom:
Applicable United Kingdom data-protection requirements.
United States:
Applicable federal and state privacy practices.
Japan:
Act on the Protection of Personal Information.
Taiwan:
Personal Data Protection Act.
Other Regions:
Applicable privacy and consumer-protection rules based on the user’s location.
Where regional requirements differ, legally required rights and protections will apply.
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SECTION 4: CHANGES TO THIS AGREEMENT
We may revise this User Agreement and Privacy Policy when application functions, permissions, third-party services, or legal requirements change.
The updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of the application after an update means that you acknowledge the revised terms, except where additional consent is legally required.
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SECTION 5: CONTACT AND SUPPORT
If you have questions about this User Agreement and Privacy Policy, application permissions, privacy practices, or technical issues, please contact us:
Application: PDF Reader Tools - PDF Viewer
Package Name: com.smart.pdf.reader.tools
Developer: carlos ignacio soliz flores
Official Email: carlosisolizflores@gmail.com