USAGE TERMS AND PRIVACY POLICY ( PDF Reader )
**Last Updated:** [2026.03.22]
## 1. Information Collection
This application **"PDF Reader"** ("we," "our," or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This app:
- Does not collect personal identifying information (PII) without your explicit consent.
- Collects anonymous usage statistics and crash reports to improve app performance and user experience.
- Accesses certain device features and data as described below to provide its core functionality.
## 2. Document Reading & Data Disclosure
PDF Reader provides features to browse, read, bookmark, and search text within PDF files stored on your device.
- **Data Access & Use:**
- **Storage Access:** The app accesses your device's local storage (internal/external) ONLY to discover, list, and read PDF documents so you can view them.
- **Document Processing:** All operations, including rendering PDFs, searching text, and saving bookmarks or reading settings (like night mode or page positions), happen entirely on your local device.
- **No Collection or Storage:** We do not collect, store, upload, or transmit your private PDF documents to our servers or any third parties. All processing and storage occur locally on your device.
- **Sharing:** Since no private media or document data is collected or uploaded, no such data is shared with third-party advertising or analytics services.
## 3. Data Usage & Services
We use third-party services that may collect information used to identify you:
### A. Advertising (Google AdMob)
This app uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. Google may collect and use certain data (such as your Android Advertising ID or iOS IDFA) to show personalized ads.
- **Purpose:** To support the continuous development and maintenance of the app.
- **Link:** Google Play Services Privacy Policy (https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/)
### B. Analytics & Crashlytics (Firebase)
We use Firebase services to understand app usage and stability. This includes anonymous data such as:
- App sessions, duration, and frequency.
- Device information (model, OS version).
- In-app events (e.g., app opening, crash events).
- **Purpose:** To improve app performance and stability.
## 4. Required Permissions & Access
To provide the full document reading experience, the app requires:
### A. File & Storage Access
Required to browse and access PDF files for viewing, and to save your reading history and bookmarks locally to your device.
### B. Internet Access
Required for fetching advertisements, remote configurations, and sending anonymous crash or analytics data.
## 5. Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your information:
- **No Cloud Storage of Private Files:** We do not upload your local PDF files or reading history to our servers.
- **Secure Communication:** All communication with third-party APIs (Google, Firebase) is conducted via secure HTTPS protocols.
## 6. Third-Party Services
This app interacts with the following third-party processors:
- **Google AdMob:** For advertising services.
- **Google Firebase:** For analytics, crash reporting, and remote configuration.
- **Apple App Store / Google Play Store:** For app distribution and in-app analytics.
Use of these services is subject to their respective privacy policies and terms of service.
## 7. User Rights & Controls
You have the right to:
- **Opt-out of Personalized Ads:** You can reset or disable your Advertising ID in your device settings.
- **Manage Permissions:** You can revoke file and storage permissions at any time through your device's app settings (although the core document reading feature will not work without it).
- **Delete App Data:** You can clear the app's cache and data from your device settings at any time, which will wipe your local bookmarks and reading history.
## 8. Children's Privacy
This app is not designed to target children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
## 9. Changes to Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Significant changes will be announced through app updates or in-app notifications.
## 10. Contact Us
For privacy concerns or questions regarding this policy:
Email: hardcoresoftcompany@gmail.com
Website: https://hardcoresoftcompany.blogspot.com
## 11. Compliance
This app complies with the Google Play Store and Apple App Store privacy guidelines.
By using this app, you agree to these usage terms and this privacy policy.