# Privacy Policy
**Effective Date: August 20, 2026**
This Privacy Policy describes how **Browser Simontok** ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information in connection with the mobile application **PDF Reader - View & Edit PDF (the "App").
By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
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## 1. Introduction
We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users. This App is designed with a "Local-First" architecture, meaning we prioritize processing your documents directly on your device rather than on our servers.
## 2. Information We Collect
We collect minimal data to ensure the App functions correctly and to improve user experience.
### A. Personal Data
We do not collect any personally identifiable information (PII) such as your name, email address, phone number, or physical address automatically. We only receive your email address if you contact us voluntarily for support at **browsersimontok@gmail.com**.
### B. Usage and Diagnostic Data
To maintain the stability and quality of our Service, we may collect anonymous technical information:
* **Device Information**: Device model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers.
* **Crash Reports**: Logs related to App failures to help us fix bugs.
* **Performance Metrics**: Anonymous data on how long specific PDF operations (like merging or converting) take to complete.
## 3. Sensitive Permissions and Data Access
Google Play requires clear disclosure of sensitive permissions. Our App uses the following:
### A. All Files Access (`MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`)
* **Purpose**: This permission is **essential** to the App’s core functionality as a document management and editing tool.
* **Usage**: It allows the App to scan your device storage to automatically discover and list all PDF documents, regardless of where they are stored. This is necessary for batch editing, merging multiple files from different folders, and organizing your document library.
* **Protection**: We do not upload the contents of your storage to any server. Access is strictly local to the App's processing engine.
### B. Camera Access
* **Purpose**: Used for the "Scan to PDF" feature.
* **Usage**: The camera is used to capture images of physical documents, which are then processed locally using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to create a PDF.
### C. Notifications
* **Purpose**: To notify you when long-running tasks (e.g., converting a 500-page document) are finished.
## 4. Document Privacy and Local Processing
**Your documents are your business.**
* **No Cloud Uploads**: We do not have a server-side storage system for your documents. All editing, converting, merging, and signing happens on your device using local libraries (e.g., PDFBox, ML Kit).
* **User Control**: You decide where to save your files (e.g., local storage or your own cloud account like Google Drive).
## 5. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
We do not sell your data. We use limited third-party services for technical functionality:
* **Google ML Kit**: Used for on-device text recognition and document scanning. Data processed by ML Kit stays on the device.
* **Google Fonts**: Used to provide high-quality typography for your edited documents.
* **Android System Services**: Used for standard file handling and sharing intents.
## 6. Data Retention and Deletion
* **User Documents**: Since we do not store your documents on our servers, we cannot delete them. You can delete your documents at any time using the App's delete function or your device's file manager.
* **App Cache**: Temporary files created during conversion are stored in the App's private cache and are cleared when the task is finished or the App is closed.
## 7. Children's Privacy
Our App is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information immediately.
## 8. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect the integrity of our App's code. However, the security of your documents primarily depends on your device's security settings (e.g., screen lock, biometrics, and encryption).
## 9. Global Compliance (GDPR/CCPA)
If you are located in the European Union (GDPR) or California (CCPA), you have rights regarding your data:
* The right to be informed about how your data is used.
* The right to access or delete any data we might have (limited to support emails).
* The right to opt-out of anonymous usage tracking via the App's settings.
## 10. Changes to This Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top.
## 11. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy, please contact us at:
**Browser Simontok**
Email: **browsersimontok@gmail.com**