Privacy Policy

ℹ️ Introduction

Welcome to Smart Document Reader. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring complete transparency about our data practices. Your trust is important to us.

💾 Information We Collect

• Local Files: We access documents you choose to open. These files remain on your device and are not uploaded to any server.
• Recent Documents: We store a local history of recently opened documents for your convenience.
• App Preferences: Your settings such as theme preferences, zoom levels, and bookmarks are stored locally on your device.
• Advertising Data: We use Google AdMob for advertisements. AdMob may collect device identifiers and usage data for personalized ads.
• Analytics: Basic app usage analytics to improve user experience (no personal data collected).

📊 How We Use Your Information

• To provide document viewing and editing functionality
• To remember your preferences and recently opened files
• To display relevant advertisements through Google AdMob
• To improve app performance and user experience
• To provide customer support when you contact us

🔒 Data Storage & Security

All your documents, bookmarks, and preferences are stored locally on your device. We do not upload or store your documents on any external server.

The app uses industry-standard security measures to protect your data. All document processing happens locally on your device.

The app requires storage permissions to access and read documents you choose to open.

🌐 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google AdMob: For displaying advertisements. AdMob has its own privacy policy and may collect data according to their terms. Google Privacy Policy
• Google Play Services: For app functionality and updates.

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personally identifiable information to third parties for marketing purposes.

📷 Camera Permission

The app may request camera permission for the "Scan to PDF" feature. Camera access is used solely to capture document images for conversion to PDF.

Images are processed locally and are not uploaded to any server. You can revoke camera permission at any time through your device settings.

📢 Advertising

Our app displays advertisements through Google AdMob to support free features. These ads may be personalized based on your device's advertising ID.

You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device's privacy settings under "Ads" or by using AdChoices within displayed ads.

👶 Children's Privacy

Our app is not directed to children under 13 (or applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

⚖️ Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Clear your recent documents history
• Delete your bookmarks and annotations
• Reset app preferences
• Opt out of personalized advertising
• Uninstall the app to remove all local data
• Request information about data we may have
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

🔄 Changes to This Policy

We may update this 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.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.