Privacy Policy for Annotate PDF

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy applies to Annotate PDF (hereinafter referred to as “the App”), a professional, lightweight PDF editing, annotating, and reading tool for Android devices.

This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect user data. This policy complies with Google Play Store Policies, GDPR, CCPA, and other global privacy laws. By installing and using Annotate PDF, you fully agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Permissions We Use

Annotate PDF only requests minimal and necessary permissions to support core PDF viewing and annotating functions:

• Storage Access: Read local PDF files, save edited PDFs, annotations, and modified documents on your device.
• Internet Access: Load online updates, provide anonymous crash reports, and serve in-app advertisements.

We do NOT request camera, microphone, location, contacts, SMS, or any other sensitive personal permissions.

3. How We Process Your Files

4. Information We Collect

4.1 Anonymous Automatic Data

All collected data is non-personal and cannot identify individual users:

• Basic device information: device model, system version, app version.
• Anonymous crash logs and usage statistics to improve app stability.
• Advertising ID for third-party ad delivery and statistics.

4.2 User Voluntary Data

• Email and feedback content you actively submit for customer support.
• No account registration required. You can use all PDF annotation features without login.

4.3 Data We Do Not Collect

We never collect your personal identity information, financial data, photos, videos, location, chat records or any private sensitive information.

5. Usage of Collected Data

• Provide core PDF reading, annotating, editing and saving functions.
• Fix bugs, optimize performance and improve user experience.
• Deliver third-party advertisements to support free app operation.
• Reply to user feedback and support requests.
• Check and push app version updates.

6. Third-Party Services

Annotate PDF integrates standard third-party SDKs for normal operation. Third-party data processing follows their official privacy policies:

• Google AdMob: In-app advertising service.
  Official Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Firebase: Crash analysis and anonymous usage statistics.
  Official Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

We will never sell, trade, or lease your user data for commercial purposes.

7. Data Security

All PDF files and user annotations are stored locally on your device only. Anonymous statistical data is transmitted through encrypted channels. All redundant logs are automatically cleared after a limited retention period to protect user privacy.

8. User Rights

Under applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Disable app permissions in device settings at any time.
• Opt out of personalized advertising via system settings.
• Request deletion of anonymous usage logs.
• Submit complaints to local data protection authorities.

9. Children’s Privacy

Annotate PDF is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you find any minor data collected by our app, please contact us immediately for permanent deletion.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally for product optimization or legal compliance. The update date will be changed on this page. Continued use of the app after updates means you accept the new policy terms.