Last Updated: January 16, 2026
Welcome to PDFelement. Your privacy is our paramount concern. This document outlines our commitment to protecting your information and explains the limited circumstances under which data is processed when you utilize our mobile application (the "App").
Our Privacy Promise: We believe your documents belong to you. PDFelement operates on a "Local-First" philosophy, meaning your files are processed where they belong—on your device.
The core functionality of PDFelement—including viewing, modifying, converting, and organizing PDF documents—is performed entirely locally on your hardware. We do not upload, scan, or transmit the contents of your files to our servers or any third-party cloud services without your explicit action.
To provide a stable and high-quality user experience, we collect limited non-identifiable data in the following categories:
We gather technical details to ensure the App runs smoothly across different mobile environments. This includes:
Device Metadata: Manufacturer, model name, and OS version (e.g., Android 14).
Connectivity Data: Network type and anonymized device identifiers.
To fix bugs and optimize popular tools, we monitor App health via:
Feature Usage: Statistical data on which tools (like "Merge" or "Edit") are most helpful to our users.
Error Logs: Anonymized crash reports generated during unexpected shutdowns, used solely for troubleshooting.
To keep PDFelement free, we display advertisements provided by third-party networks. These partners may collect specific data points to serve relevant ads and measure performance, such as:
Unique Advertising IDs.
IP Addresses (for approximate geographical targeting).
Interaction metrics (clicks or views).
These third parties operate under their own privacy regulations. Our current partners include AppLovin, Admob (Google), Facebook (Meta), Pangle, Vungle, and MTG.
To function as a comprehensive file manager, PDFelement requires the "All Files Access" (MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE) permission. This allows you to locate, open, and save documents across your entire device storage. We use this access exclusively to perform the file operations you initiate within the App.
If you have questions regarding this policy or wish to provide feedback on our privacy practices, please contact our development team at:
Email: pdfreaderelementdev@outlook.com