Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 6, 2026

App Name: PDF Saathi

Package Name: com.pdfsaathi.app

Developer: [Suraj Kumar]

Contact Email: workwithsurajvansh12@gmail.com

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to PDF Saathi ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are 

committed to protecting it. PDF Saathi is designed as a privacy-focused, 

100% offline PDF reader and document management tool for Android devices.

This Privacy Policy explains how our application operates, why certain device 

permissions are requested, and our strict commitment to protecting your personal 

information and document privacy.

By installing and using PDF Saathi, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. DATA COLLECTION AND USAGE

PDF Saathi operates completely OFFLINE.

• Zero Data Collection: We do NOT collect, transmit, store, sell, or share any 

  personal information, user identity, IP address, device ID, or location data.

• Document Privacy: Any PDF file or document opened, viewed, or processed 

  within PDF Saathi remains exclusively on your device. We do NOT upload or 

  transfer your files to any remote server or cloud service.

• Local Storage Only: App settings, recent file history, and bookmarks are 

  saved locally on your device using Android's encrypted local database (Room/SQLite) 

  and are never transmitted externally.

3. DEVICE PERMISSIONS REQUIRED & PURPOSE

To function as a document viewer and manager, PDF Saathi requests access to 

the following storage permissions:

1. READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE / READ_MEDIA_DOCUMENTS:

   Allows the app to locate, list, and open PDF documents stored on your 

   device storage.

2. MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE:

   Required to provide full document management features across your device 

   (such as organizing, renaming, deleting, or scanning PDF documents across 

   all storage locations).

All permissions are used strictly for local file operations on your device. 

No data accessed via these permissions is ever collected or sent outside your device

4. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES & ANALYTICS

PDF Saathi does NOT use any third-party tracking, advertising, or telemetry SDKs.

• No Advertising: We do not display third-party advertisements or use ad networks.

• No Analytics: We do not include Google Analytics, Firebase Analytics, 

  Crashlytics, or tracking cookies.

• No Internet Access: PDF Saathi does not request network/internet permission 

  in its Android manifest, making it impossible for the app to send data over the internet.

5. DATA SECURITY

Since PDF Saathi operates entirely offline and does not transmit data over the 

internet, your documents and personal data remain protected by Android's built-in 

application sandboxing and your device's security system (passcode, biometric lock, 

encryption). We recommend keeping your Android OS updated to ensure maximum security.

6. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

PDF Saathi is suitable for users of all ages, including children under 13. Since the 

app does not collect or request any personal data from users of any age, it fully 

complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and Google 

Play Console's Families Policy requirements.

7. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect app updates or regulatory 

changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date". 

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. CONTACT US

If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or 

the PDF Saathi application, please contact us at:

• Developer / Business Name: Suraj Kumar

• Contact Email: workwithsurajvansh12@gmail.com