Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 15, 2025
Introduction
Photo to PDF ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our iOS application.
We believe in privacy by design. Our app processes all your documents locally on your device, ensuring your sensitive information never leaves your control.
Information We Collect
Photo to PDF processes the following data locally on your device:
Photos and Images: Selected from your photo library for PDF conversion
Scanned Documents: Multi-page documents captured using iOS document scanner with automatic edge detection
Imported Files: Images and PDF files imported from Files app
PDF Documents: Files created and stored locally in the app
Image Edits: Rotations, crops, and filters (Black & White, Enhance, Sharpen, Denoise, Document Scan) applied to your images
PDF Annotations: Markup, highlights, and signatures added to your PDFs
Watermarks: Text or image watermarks added to your PDFs
App Settings: Your preferences for PDF page size (A4, Letter, or Original) and other configuration options
All data processing happens entirely on your device. We do not collect, transmit, or store any of your personal information on external servers.
How We Use Your Information
Your information is used solely for the following purposes:
• Selecting photos and images from your device library
• Scanning multi-page documents with automatic edge detection and perspective correction
• Capturing documents using your device camera
• Importing images and PDFs from Files app
• Editing images: rotating, cropping, and applying filters (Black & White, Enhance, Sharpen, Denoise, Document Scan)
• Generating PDFs with customizable page sizes (A4, Letter, or Original)
• Viewing PDFs with search, text selection, and copy functionality
• Adding markup, annotations, and signatures to PDFs
• Managing PDF pages (reorder, delete, rotate pages)
• Adding text or image watermarks to PDF documents
• Storing your created PDFs locally on your device
All processing is performed locally using Apple's native frameworks. No third-party services or analytics are used.
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage: All documents are stored in the app's Application Support directory on your device using Apple's secure file system
No Cloud Upload: We do not upload your documents to any third-party servers
No iCloud Sync: The app does not currently use iCloud synchronization
Automatic Deletion: All app data is automatically deleted when you uninstall the app
Your data is protected by iOS security features including encryption at rest and the secure enclave.
Required Permissions
The app requests the following permissions to function:
Camera: To scan and capture documents using iOS document scanner and camera
Photo Library: To select existing photos for PDF conversion
These permissions are used exclusively for their stated purposes. You can revoke them at any time in iOS Settings.
Third-Party Services
Photo to PDF does not use any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services. All features are implemented using Apple native frameworks.
No data is shared with third parties.
Children's Privacy
Our app does not knowingly collect or process information from children under 13. The app is designed for general audiences and processes all data locally on-device.
Your Rights
You have full control over your data:
Access: All your documents are accessible in the app's Library tab
Delete: You can delete any document at any time
Export: Share or export your PDFs to any destination
Clear Data: Use the "Clear Cache" option in More settings to delete temporary files
Full Removal: Uninstalling the app permanently deletes all local data
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the app with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:
Email: phototopdf@163.com