Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 23, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how PDF Mate - Scanner & Reader ("PDF Mate", "the App", "we", "our", or "us") handles information when you use our mobile application.
By downloading, installing, or using PDF Mate, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. About PDF Mate
PDF Mate - Scanner & Reader is a document scanning, PDF creation, document viewing, and file management application.
The App allows users to scan documents, create PDF files, view documents, and manage supported files stored on their devices.
The current version of the App contains advertisements.
Contact Email:
smwmlddoqd@gmail.com
2. Information We May Access
Depending on the features you use and the permissions you grant, PDF Mate may access certain information on your device.
Camera
PDF Mate may request access to your device's camera when you use the document scanning feature.
Camera access is used to:
Scan paper documents
Capture document images
Create PDF files from captured images
The App does not use the camera to continuously monitor you.
Files and Documents
When you use document management or file-related features, the App may request access to files stored on your device.
This access may be used to:
Find supported documents
Display PDF and other supported files
Organize documents
Create or manage folders
Open and view supported documents
Create PDF files
Perform file management actions requested by you
PDF Mate only accesses files that are necessary to provide the features you choose to use.
3. Account Information
PDF Mate does not require users to create an account to use its core features.
We do not require you to provide your name, phone number, home address, password, or social media account information in order to use the App.
4. Documents and Files
Documents, scanned images, PDF files, and other files created or managed through PDF Mate may be stored locally on your device.
You retain ownership of your personal documents and files.
PDF Mate does not claim ownership of the content you create, scan, store, or manage through the App.
5. Advertising
The current version of PDF Mate contains advertisements.
We may use third-party advertising services, including Google AdMob, to display advertisements within the App.
Advertising providers may collect or process certain information, which may include:
Advertising ID
Device information
Approximate location information
App interaction information
Advertising information
Ad impressions and interactions
Technical and diagnostic information
This information may be used to provide advertisements, measure advertising performance, prevent fraud and abuse, limit advertising frequency, and improve advertising services.
Depending on applicable laws, user settings, and advertising provider configurations, advertisements may be personalized or non-personalized.
6. Third-Party Services
PDF Mate may use third-party services to provide advertising, analytics, crash reporting, security, and other technical functions.
These services may process certain device, technical, or usage information according to their own privacy policies.
Third-party services may include:
Google AdMob
Google Play Services
Other service providers necessary to operate or improve the App
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of applicable third-party service providers.
7. How We Use Information
Information accessed or processed through PDF Mate may be used to:
Provide App functionality
Scan documents
Create PDF files
View and manage documents
Organize files
Improve App performance
Diagnose technical problems
Prevent fraud and abuse
Display advertisements
Measure advertising performance
Improve the App and user experience
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
8. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Information may be shared with third-party service providers when necessary to provide services such as advertising, analytics, technical support, security, fraud prevention, or crash reporting.
We may also disclose information when required by applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information processed through PDF Mate.
However, no electronic storage system or method of transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
You are responsible for maintaining appropriate backups of important documents and files stored on your device.
10. Data Retention
Files and documents created or managed through PDF Mate may remain on your device until you delete, move, or otherwise manage them.
Because PDF Mate does not require an account, we generally do not maintain an account database containing your personal information.
Information processed by third-party advertising or technical service providers may be retained according to their respective policies and applicable legal requirements.
11. Children's Privacy
PDF Mate is not specifically directed toward children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for the purpose of creating accounts or user profiles.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us at:
smwmlddoqd@gmail.com
12. Your Choices
You can manage certain permissions through your Android device settings.
Depending on your device and Android version, you may be able to:
Grant or deny camera permission
Grant or deny file access permission
Disable permissions
Manage your advertising preferences
Reset your advertising identifier
Delete files created or managed by the App
Disabling certain permissions may prevent related features from working properly.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When changes are made, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.
You should review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
PDF Mate - Scanner & Reader
Email: smwmlddoqd@gmail.com