Privacy Policy

PDF Toolkit we operates the PDF Toolkit mobile application (hereinafter referred to as the "App"). This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our App, and the choices you have associated with that data.

We are deeply committed to protecting your privacy, ensuring data transparency, and handling your information securely.

1. Information We Collect and How We Use It

We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide, maintain, and improve our App.

A. Local Files and Documents (Zero Cloud Uploads)

• What we collect: The App processes PDF documents, images, and text files that you select, create, or modify locally on your device (including tasks such as merging, splitting, compressing, scanning, editing metadata, and OCR text recognition).

• How it is handled: All PDF processing and file storage occur strictly and locally on your device. We do not upload, store, sync, or transmit your personal PDF documents, scanned images, or files to our servers or any external cloud storage. Your files remain entirely under your control.

B. Usage Data & Device Information

• What we collect: When you access and use the App, we may automatically collect certain diagnostic and technical information ("Usage Data").

• Details: This includes your device's Internet Protocol address (e.g., IP address), device model, operating system version, app feature interaction logs, session timestamps, and other diagnostic metrics.

• Purpose: To monitor app performance, troubleshoot crashes, and improve overall functionality and user experience.

C. Advertising Identifiers

• What we collect: Through our third-party advertising partners, we may collect advertising identifiers (such as the Google Advertising ID) to serve personalized or non-personalized advertisements within the App.

2. Third-Party Services & SDKs

To support the core functionality, security, and monetization of the App, we integrate trusted third-party services and Software Development Kits (SDKs). These services may collect information used to identify your device:

• Google AdMob & User Messaging Platform (UMP)

  • Purpose: Used to display advertisements within the App. AdMob may utilize device identifiers, cookies, and similar technologies to serve relevant ads. In compliance with applicable regulations (such as the GDPR and CCPA/CPRA), we use the Google UMP SDK to obtain your explicit consent regarding personalized advertising data collection.

  • Privacy Policy: Google Privacy & Terms

• Google ML Kit

  • Purpose: Used for on-device Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to extract text from images and scanned documents. All text recognition processing is performed entirely locally on your device hardware.

  • Privacy Policy: Google Privacy & Terms

• Firebase (App Check & Core Services)

  • Purpose: Used for app security, integrity verification, and crash reporting. Firebase may collect basic diagnostic and connection telemetry.

  • Privacy Policy: Firebase Privacy Policy

3. Data Storage and Security

• Local Storage: Your files, edited PDFs, and app database records are stored securely on your device using local storage mechanisms (such as internal app storage and Room Database). You retain full control over your data and can delete your files at any time directly through the App or your device's file manager.

• Security Measures: We value the security of your technical data. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Children's Privacy

Our App is not directed to anyone under the age of 13 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately at 4ennaciri@gmail.com, and we will take prompt steps to remove such information.

5. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or app features. We will notify you of any modifications by posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please feel free to reach out to us:

• Developer / Publisher: Simo

• App Name: PDF Toolkit

• Package Name: com.simo.pdftoolkit

• Email: 4ennaciri@gmail.com

•  Effective Date: November 6, 2026