Thank you for using PDFways. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how PDFways collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

PDFways is designed to process your PDF files directly on your device.

We do not collect or store:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Passwords
  • Personal documents
  • PDF contents
  • Images contained in your PDFs

All PDF processing is performed locally on your device whenever possible. Your documents are not uploaded to our servers for normal app functionality. This is consistent with common privacy practices for offline PDF utilities.

2. Device Permissions

Depending on the features you use, PDFways may request the following permissions:

Storage / Photos & Videos

Used to:

  • Open PDF files
  • Save edited PDFs
  • Export converted files

Camera (Optional)

Used only when you scan documents.

The app only accesses files that you choose.

3. Advertising

PDFways may display advertisements through Google AdMob.

AdMob may collect limited information such as:

  • Device identifiers
  • Advertising ID
  • Approximate location
  • App usage information

This information is used only for showing relevant advertisements and improving ad performance.

Google's data handling is governed by its own Privacy Policy.

4. Analytics

PDFways may use analytics services (such as Firebase Analytics) to understand:

  • App performance
  • Crash reports
  • Feature usage

These services do not access your PDF files or document contents.

5. File Processing

Your PDF files remain under your control.

We do not:

  • Read your personal documents
  • Upload your PDFs
  • Store your files on our servers
  • Share your files with third parties

6. Third-Party Services

PDFways may use third-party services including:

  • Google AdMob
  • Firebase Analytics
  • Firebase Crashlytics
  • Google Play Services

These services have their own Privacy Policies.

7. Children's Privacy

PDFways is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that such information has been collected, it will be deleted as required by applicable laws.

8. Data Security

We use commercially reasonable measures to protect the app and your information.

However, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the Internet is completely secure.

9. External Links

The app may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

Continued use of PDFways after changes become effective means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at: