Privacy Policy for PDF Toolkit

Effective Date: 24th August 2026

        Privacy Commitment: PDF Toolkit processes all your documents, images, and files 100%
            locally on your device. We do not operate remote document servers, and your files are never
        transmitted to external clouds without your explicit intent.
    

1. Introduction

Thank you for using PDF Toolkit. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy details how our application handles device permissions, documents, and data.

2. Information and Data Handling

No Personal Data Collection: PDF Toolkit does not collect, store, transmit, or sell any personal data or personally identifiable information (PII).
Local Document Processing: All PDF operations (Merge, Split, Compress, Rotate, Organize, Convert, Crop, Watermark, Sign, and OCR Text Extraction) are executed entirely on your device.
No Cloud Uploads: Your documents, images, signatures, and extracted text never leave your device unless you explicitly choose to share or export them using Android's system share menu.
Temporary Cache Management: Temporary files generated during file conversions or page rendering are kept in your device's secure app cache and can be cleared at any time within the app settings.

3. Permissions Used & Purpose

PDF Toolkit requests minimal permissions solely to deliver core document management and conversion capabilities:

Camera (Optional): Required only when using the "Scan Document" feature to capture pages and photos to convert into PDF documents. Images remain local to your device.
Storage / Read & Write Media: Required to open documents selected by you, import images, and save processed PDF or converted files to your device storage.
Biometric Authentication (Optional): Used locally to lock and protect private documents or app access using your device's fingerprint or face unlock. Biometric data is managed by Android OS and is never accessible to the app.
Notifications (Optional): Used to notify you when long background PDF operations or batch exports complete.

All permissions are used strictly for local device functionality and never to harvest personal information.

4. Third-Party Services & Advertising

PDF Toolkit may integrate Google AdMob to display advertisements to support app development:

Google AdMob: May collect and use anonymous device identifiers (such as the Google Advertising ID) and non-personal analytics in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.
No File Access for Advertisers: Third-party ad SDKs do not have access to your documents, scans, signatures, or files.

5. Children’s Privacy

PDF Toolkit does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13. The application is safe for general audiences of all ages.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy periodically to reflect new features or legal requirements. Updates will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding this Privacy Policy, please feel free to reach out to us at:

Email: ashok.gokulakrishnan@gmail.com