Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to PDF Converter: Scan & Edit ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our mobile application PDF Converter: Scan & Edit (the "App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

PDF Converter is built with a privacy-first architecture. We want to be clear about what we do NOT do:

• No Document Upload: Your documents are never uploaded to our servers or any third-party servers.
• No OCR Cloud Processing: All text recognition (OCR) happens on your device using Apple's Vision framework.
• No AI Cloud Processing: All AI features (categorization, summarization, field extraction) use on-device machine learning.
• No Analytics Tracking: We do not use analytics services to track your behavior.
• No Advertising: We do not display ads or share data with advertisers.
• No Data Selling: We never sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Information Processed Locally on Your Device

The following information is processed and stored entirely on your device:

4. Optional iCloud Sync

If you enable iCloud sync, your documents and metadata are synced through Apple's iCloud service. This is:

• Optional: You control whether to enable this feature.
• Encrypted: Data is encrypted by Apple in transit and at rest.
• Private: Only you can access your iCloud data.
• Apple-managed: Subject to Apple's Privacy Policy.

We do not have access to your iCloud data.

5. Device Permissions

PDF Converter requests the following permissions, which you can manage in iOS Settings:

6. Third-Party Services

RevenueCat (In-App Purchases)

We use RevenueCat to manage subscriptions. RevenueCat processes:

• Anonymous user identifiers
• Purchase transaction data
• Subscription status

RevenueCat does not have access to your documents or personal content. See RevenueCat's Privacy Policy.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request information about data we process (Note: all data is on your device).
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data (you control all data locally).
• Right to Erasure: Delete your data by deleting the app or individual documents.
• Right to Portability: Export your PDFs using iOS sharing features.
• Right to Object: Object to processing (not applicable as we don't process your data).
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Revoke permissions in iOS Settings anytime.

8. Your Rights Under CCPA

If you are a California resident:

• Right to Know: We do not collect personal information beyond what's on your device.
• Right to Delete: Delete the app to remove all data.
• Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell personal information.
• Non-Discrimination: We do not discriminate based on privacy choices.

9. Data Retention

All document data is stored on your device and retained until you delete it. When you:

• Delete a document: It is permanently removed from your device.
• Delete the app: All app data is permanently removed.
• Disable iCloud: Cloud copies are removed per Apple's policies.

10. Children's Privacy

PDF Converter is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. The app processes documents locally without collecting any personal information.

11. Security

Your documents are protected by:

• On-Device Processing: Data never leaves your device (except optional iCloud).
• iOS Security: Protected by Apple's device encryption and security features.
• No Network Transmission: Documents are not transmitted over the internet.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We will notify you of significant changes through the App or by updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Us

14. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Since PDF Converter processes all data locally on your device, the legal basis for any processing is:

• Consent: You consent by using the app and granting permissions.
• Contract: Processing necessary to provide the service you requested.
• Legitimate Interest: Improving app functionality while respecting privacy.