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Your Privacy Guaranteed
PDF Pilot processes ALL files locally on your device. We do NOT collect, store, or transmit your files or personal documents.
What We DO
✓ Process files locally on your device
✓ Display ads (free version)
✓ Save to Downloads folder
✓ Receive shared PDFs
✓ Verify purchases via Google Play
What We DON'T
✗ Upload files to servers
✗ Collect personal information
✗ Share files with others
✗ Track your activity
✗ Store payment information
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What We Don't Collect
- ✗ Your files, PDFs, images, or documents
- ✗ Names, emails, or phone numbers
- ✗ User accounts or passwords
- ✗ Location data
- ✗ Contact lists
- ✗ Audio recordings
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What Third Parties Collect
Google AdMob — Free Version Only
- Device information (model, OS version, device ID)
- Ad interaction data (views, clicks)
- IP address and general location (country/city)
Purpose: Display ads and measure performance
Control: Purchase ad-free access to remove ads
Control: Purchase ad-free access to remove ads
Google Play Store — Purchases
- Payment information (handled entirely by Google)
- Purchase status and validation
- Device information
Note: We do NOT receive or store payment information
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How PDF Pilot Works
All processing happens on YOUR device. Files NEVER leave your device.
100% Local Processing
- ✓ PDF Tools (18+ features): Merge, split, compress, protect, extract, rotate, watermark, sign, and more
File Storage
- ✓ Files saved to your device's local storage only
- ✓ Stored in app directory or Downloads folder
- ✓ You control all files (view, delete, move, share)
- ✓ Files persist after uninstall if saved to Downloads
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Why Internet Permission Is Required
⚠️ Internet is NOT used to upload your files
- ✓ Saving to Downloads: Android MediaStore API requires internet permission (system requirement)
- ✓ Receiving shared PDFs: Android Content Provider requires internet permission (system requirement)
- ✓ Displaying ads: Free version only
- ✓ Purchase verification: Verify ad-free access with Google Play
Your files are processed locally and NEVER transmitted over the internet.
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Device Permissions
| Permission | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Access | Required | System-level file operations, ads (free version), purchase verification — NOT for uploading files |
| Storage / File Access | Required | Read input files and save processed outputs to your device |
| Camera | Optional | Document Scanner feature only. Scanning happens locally on device. |
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Ad-Free Access Purchases
Three one-time purchase options are available to remove advertisements:
- 💎 Monthly Plan — 30 days of ad-free access
- 💎 Quarterly Plan — 90 days of ad-free access
- 💎 Yearly Plan — 365 days of ad-free access
Purchases are one-time (NOT a subscription), have no automatic renewal, and are non-refundable once completed. You may purchase again after expiry.
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Advertising
- 📱 Ads displayed via Google AdMob (free version only)
- ✓ Control ad personalization via Google Ad Settings
- ✓ Remove all ads by purchasing ad-free access
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Data Security
- ✓ Files processed in secure sandboxed environment
- ✓ Protected by your device's security features
- ✓ Use "Protect PDF" feature for password encryption
- ✓ We have NO servers storing your data
- ✓ Native file saving uses Android's secure MediaStore API
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Your Rights
- ✓ Files: Delete or export anytime
- ✓ Ads: Manage in Google Ad Settings or purchase ad-free access
- ✓ Permissions: Revoke anytime in device settings
- ✓ Uninstall: Removes all app data
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Children's Privacy
- 🔞 Minimum age: 16 years (as set in Google Play)
- ✗ We do NOT knowingly collect data from children under 13
- ✓ Parents: Use Google Play parental controls for purchases
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Data Retention
Your Files
- ✓ Files remain on device until you delete them
- ✓ Downloads folder files persist after uninstall
- ✓ App cache cleared on uninstall
Third-Party Data
- 📱 AdMob: Retained per Google's policies
- 💳 Google Play: Purchase records maintained by Google
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Policy Updates
We may update this policy for new features, legal requirements, or best practices. Material changes will be announced in the app or store listing.