Privacy Policy

# Privacy Policy

**Last Updated: February 6 2026**

## 1. Introduction

Sheraz PDF Same Editor ("we", "our", "us", or "the Company") operates the Sheraz PDF Same Editor mobile application (the "App" or "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

By downloading, installing, accessing, or using our App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the data practices described in this Privacy Policy, you should not use our App.

## 2. Information We Collect

### 2.1 Information We Do NOT Collect

We want to be transparent about what we do NOT collect:

- **No Personal Identifiers**: We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information

- **No User Accounts**: We do not require registration or account creation

- **No File Content**: We do not access, read, or transmit the content of your PDF files

- **No Location Data**: We do not collect your location information

- **No Device Identifiers**: We do not collect device IDs, advertising IDs, or other unique identifiers (except as required by third-party services)

- **No Usage Analytics**: We do not track your usage patterns or app interactions

### 2.2 Information Collected Automatically

#### 2.2.1 Google AdMob

Our App uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may automatically collect certain information, including but not limited to:

- **Device Information**: Device type, operating system version, device identifiers (including Android Advertising ID)

- **App Information**: App name, app version, app activity

- **Location Information**: General location data (country/region level) derived from IP address

- **Advertising Data**: Information about ads you view and interact with

- **Technical Data**: IP address, mobile carrier, network type, device language

**Note**: We do not control AdMob's data collection practices. For detailed information about how Google collects and uses data, please review Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

#### 2.2.2 Google Play Services

When you use our App, Google Play Services may collect certain information as described in Google's Privacy Policy.

### 2.3 Information You Provide

- **Selected Files**: When you use the file picker to select PDF files, the Android system provides us access only to the files you explicitly choose

- **Saved Files**: Files you create or modify are saved to your device's storage location of your choice

## 3. How We Use Information

### 3.1 Our Use

Since we do not collect personal information directly, we have minimal information to use:

- **Local Processing**: All PDF editing, conversion, and manipulation operations occur entirely on your device

- **No Data Transmission**: We do not transmit your files or file contents to our servers or any external servers

- **No Analytics**: We do not analyze your usage patterns or app behavior

### 3.2 Third-Party Use (AdMob)

Google AdMob uses collected information to:

- Display personalized and non-personalized advertisements

- Measure ad performance and effectiveness

- Prevent fraud and abuse

- Improve ad targeting and delivery

For more information, see: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543

## 4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

### 4.1 We Do NOT Share Your Files

- We do not share your PDF files with any third parties

- We do not upload your files to any servers

- All file processing is performed locally on your device

### 4.2 Third-Party Data Sharing (AdMob)

Google AdMob may share collected information with:

- **Google**: As part of Google's advertising services

- **Advertisers**: To deliver and measure advertising

- **Service Providers**: Third-party vendors who assist in ad delivery

We do not control how Google AdMob shares data. For details, see Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

### 4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, though we have minimal information to disclose.

## 5. Third-Party Services

### 5.1 Google AdMob

Our App integrates Google AdMob for advertising services. AdMob's use of information is governed by:

- **Google Privacy Policy**: https://policies.google.com/privacy

- **AdMob Policy**: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543

### 5.2 Google Play Services

Our App uses Google Play Services, which may collect information as described in Google's Privacy Policy.

### 5.3 Links to Third-Party Policies

- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

- Google AdMob Help: https://support.google.com/admob

## 6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your information:

- **Local Processing**: All file operations occur on your device, not on external servers

- **No Data Transmission**: We do not transmit your files over the internet

- **User Control**: You control which files to process and where to save them

- **System Security**: We rely on Android's built-in security features for file access

**However**, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

## 7. Your Rights and Choices

### 7.1 File Control

- You choose which files to process through the system file picker

- You choose where to save processed files

- You can delete files at any time through your device's file manager

### 7.2 Advertising Preferences

You can control personalized advertising:

- **Android Settings**: Go to Settings > Google > Ads > Reset advertising ID or Opt out of Ads Personalization

- **AdMob Settings**: Some ads may include options to control ad personalization

### 7.3 Permissions

You can revoke app permissions at any time:

- **Storage Permission**: Revoke via Settings > Apps > Sheraz PDF Same Editor > Permissions

- **Internet Permission**: Required for AdMob; revoking may affect ad functionality

### 7.4 Data Access and Deletion

Since we do not collect personal information, there is no personal data stored on our servers to access or delete. Files you create are stored on your device and can be deleted by you at any time.

## 8. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. However, Google AdMob may collect information from users of all ages as described in Google's Privacy Policy.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

For information about Google's practices regarding children's privacy, see: https://policies.google.com/privacy#infochoices

## 9. Data Retention

- **Files**: Files you create or modify are stored on your device until you delete them

- **AdMob Data**: Google AdMob retains data according to Google's data retention policies

- **No Server Storage**: We do not store any data on our servers

## 10. International Data Transfers

Google AdMob may transfer data to servers located outside your country of residence. These transfers are governed by Google's Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

## 11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy

- Posting the updated Privacy Policy in the App's Settings section

- For material changes, we may provide additional notice through the App

Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

## 12. Your California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

- **Right to Know**: You can request information about what personal information we collect

- **Right to Delete**: You can request deletion of personal information

- **Right to Opt-Out**: You can opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)

Since we do not collect personal information directly, these rights primarily apply to data collected by third-party services like Google AdMob. For AdMob-related requests, please contact Google directly.

## 13. Your European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

- **Right of Access**: You can request access to your personal data

- **Right to Rectification**: You can request correction of inaccurate data

- **Right to Erasure**: You can request deletion of your personal data

- **Right to Restrict Processing**: You can request restriction of data processing

- **Right to Data Portability**: You can request transfer of your data

- **Right to Object**: You can object to processing of your data

Since we do not collect personal information directly, these rights primarily apply to data collected by third-party services like Google AdMob. For AdMob-related requests, please contact Google directly.

## 14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

## 15. Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

- **Google Play Store Developer Policy**: https://play.google.com/about/developer-content-policy/

- **General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)**: Applicable to EEA users

- **California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)**: Applicable to California residents

- **Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)**: Protection for children under 13

## 16. Summary

**In simple terms:**

- ✅ We process PDFs locally on your device

- ✅ We do NOT collect personal information directly

- ✅ We do NOT share your files with anyone

- ✅ Google AdMob may collect advertising-related data (see Google's Privacy Policy)

- ✅ Your files remain private and secure on your device

- ✅ You have full control over your files and app permissions

- ✅ You can opt out of personalized advertising in Android settings

## 17. Acknowledgment

By downloading, installing, accessing, or using Sheraz PDF Same Editor, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, you should not use our App.

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**This Privacy Policy is effective as of December 2024 and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted in the App.**