Privacy Policy for PDF Reader Point
Welcome to PDF Reader Point, your reliable companion for reading, editing, and managing PDF documents. This Privacy Policy is intended to clearly explain how we collect, use, protect, and disclose your information, and what choices you have concerning your data. By using our services, you agree to the practices outlined here.
1. About PDF Reader Point
PDF Reader Point is designed to help users view, organize, annotate, and convert PDF files with ease. The application is available across Android platforms and may require access to specific features of your device, which are described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We are committed to collecting only the information that is necessary to deliver and improve our services. We categorize data collection into the following groups:
2.1 Information You Voluntarily Provide
Contact Information: Such as your email address when you submit feedback.
User Feedback: Comments, ratings, or bug reports you submit via the app.
Uploaded Files: If you use cloud backup or sharing features, we temporarily store uploaded PDFs solely for those operations.
2.2 Device Information
Operating system and version
Device model, manufacturer, and unique identifiers (e.g., Android ID, advertising ID)
Language and region settings
2.3 App Usage and Performance
Frequency and duration of app sessions
Features accessed (e.g., text highlight, form fill, signature usage)
Crash logs and error reports
Navigation flows and UI interactions for optimization purposes
2.4 File and Content Metadata
File names, sizes, page counts, and last opened timestamps
No actual file content is accessed or stored unless explicitly uploaded by you
2.5 Permissions and Access Requests
PDF Reader Point may request access to:
Camera: To scan physical documents into PDFs
Photo Library or Files: To open, save, or export PDF files
Storage: To browse and manage documents on your device
You can grant or revoke these permissions at any time in your device settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data to:
Provide basic app functionality and ensure compatibility with your device
Personalize your experience and remember your settings (e.g., dark mode, last opened files)
Analyze usage trends to improve design and usability
Process technical support requests and resolve reported issues
Conduct internal testing and product development
Enforce terms of use, protect app integrity, and prevent misuse
We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling without your consent.
4. Application Authorization Prerequisites
To ensure optimal operation of core features, the following device authorizations are required:
Camera Access Authorization:
Required exclusively for visual feedback collection. Enables in-app image capture functionality to process user-submitted photographic reports.
Storage Management Authorization:
Essential for secure file preservation and backup operations. Application access remains strictly limited to designated document directories without modifying unrelated media assets.
Full File System Authorization:
As a professional document management solution, complete file visibility is necessary to support advanced search, multi-format preview, and collaborative editing capabilities.
Notification Delivery Authorization:
Critical for service optimization and user engagement. Enables real-time updates on system status changes, security advisories, and interactive prompts. Disabling may impact feature availability.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information. Disclosure of your information occurs only under the following circumstances:
With Your Consent: When you use third-party services such as cloud drive integrations
With Trusted Vendors: We may share anonymous technical data with crash reporting or analytics providers under contractual obligations
Legal Requirements: To comply with lawful requests by government authorities or applicable law
Corporate Events: In case of a merger, acquisition, or restructuring, user data may be transferred, provided the new entity upholds this policy
We ensure all partners maintain adequate privacy and security measures.
6. Third-Party Services and SDKs
Some third-party SDKs and services integrated into PDF Reader Point may collect limited data to support essential functions:
Analytics SDKs: Help us understand how users interact with features (e.g., Google Firebase)
Advertising SDKs (if applicable): May show ads based on anonymized device identifiers
We only integrate SDKs that meet stringent privacy standards and explicitly list them in our app settings or documentation.
7. Cookies and Similar Technologies
PDF Reader Point does not use cookies in a traditional web-based manner. However, it may rely on SDK-based tracking technologies to:
Monitor app performance
Track crash occurrences
Remember user preferences
You can restrict ad tracking and reset advertising identifiers via your device settings.
8. Data Security and Retention
We implement industry-standard safeguards to protect your data:
Encryption: All transmissions are encrypted using HTTPS. Local file encryption is used where applicable.
Access Control: Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only
Audit & Monitoring: We perform regular audits and updates to our security systems
We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Once data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
Your data privacy is of utmost importance to us. We adhere to widely accepted protocols to safeguard the data provided to us, both during transmission and after receipt. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be 100% secure. Therefore, you acknowledge and accept that we cannot guarantee the protection of personal information transmitted to our app or customer service functions, and any such transmission is at your own risk. We will implement stringent procedures and security measures to prevent unauthorized access.
You do not need to create an account on our app, so we do not collect any of your personal data when you download and/or use our application. As for the information we automatically collect, it is solely used for operational purposes and is not retained. All data is stored only on your device—once you delete the system data or uninstall our app, your information will be permanently erased.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Request correction or deletion of data
Withdraw consent to data use (e.g., disable storage access)
Restrict or object to certain types of processing
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
We will honor requests in accordance with legal requirements and provide tools within the app where feasible.
To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].
10. Children's Privacy
PDF Reader Point is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
11. International Transfers
Our services may operate in multiple jurisdictions. When transferring personal data outside of your country or region, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure the data remains protected, including:
Standard contractual clauses (for EU residents)
Hosting data in regions with adequate protection standards
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy in regulations, technology, or product features.
For significant changes, you may be notified through in-app messages or email
Your continued use of the app after the changes take effect signifies your acceptance.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, feel free to contact us:
Email: [email protected]
We appreciate your trust and will do everything we can to protect your privacy and provide a secure and efficient document experience.