Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2023
This Privacy Policy describes how PDF Expert collects, uses, and shares information when you use our mobile application. By using PDF Expert, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
When using PDF Expert, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Account information if you choose to create an account, such as your name and email address
- Documents and files you upload, create, or modify using the application
- Feedback, support requests, or other communications you send to us
- Information you provide when participating in surveys, promotions, or other features
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you use PDF Expert, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device information, such as your device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and network information
- Usage data, including how you interact with the application, features used, time spent on the application, and other usage metrics
- Crash reports and performance data to help us identify and fix issues with the application
- Location information if you enable location services for PDF Expert, though we do not collect location data unless necessary for specific features you choose to use
1.3 Third-Party Information
We may receive information from third parties, such as:
- Service providers that help us operate and improve PDF Expert
- Analytics providers that help us understand usage patterns
- Social media platforms if you choose to connect your account
2. How We Use Your Information
PDF Expert uses the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To provide, maintain, and improve the application and its features
- To develop new features and functionality
- To personalize your experience with PDF Expert
- To understand how users interact with the application and analyze usage trends
- To diagnose and fix technical issues
- To respond to your feedback, questions, and support requests
- To send you updates, notifications, and other information related to the application
- To protect the security and integrity of the application and our users
- To comply with legal obligations
3. How We Share Your Information
PDF Expert does not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
3.1 Service Providers
We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:
- Cloud storage providers to store your documents securely
- Analytics providers to help us understand usage patterns
- Customer support services to assist with your inquiries
- Payment processors if you make purchases within the application
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
3.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as a court or government agency. We may also disclose information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users or others.
3.3 Business Transfers
If PDF Expert is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or through a prominent notice in the application of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.
3.4 With Your Consent
We may share your information with third parties for any other purpose with your explicit consent.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure authentication protocols
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls to limit who can access user information
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
5. Your Choices and Controls
You have several choices regarding how PDF Expert collects and uses your information:
5.1 Account Information
You may review, update, or delete your account information by accessing your account settings within the application. If you wish to delete your account, please contact us at 123@foxmail.com.
5.2 Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide PDF Expert and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal information, except as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.
5.3 Marketing Communications
You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications or by contacting us at 123@foxmail.com. You cannot opt out of receiving non-promotional communications, such as updates to our terms or privacy policy, or important information about your account.
5.4 Device Permissions
You can control the permissions granted to PDF Expert through your device settings, including access to photos, files, location, and other features. Disabling certain permissions may affect the functionality of the application.
6. Third-Party Services
PDF Expert may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such third parties, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.
PDF Expert may also use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand how users interact with the application. These services may collect information sent by your device, including usage information and device information. You can learn more about how Google Analytics collects and processes data by visiting their website.
7. Children's Privacy
PDF Expert is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. When we transfer your information to other countries, we will protect that information as described in this Privacy Policy and comply with applicable laws regarding the transfer of personal data.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will notify you by revising the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and, in some cases, we may provide additional notice, such as sending an email or displaying a notification in the application. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our information practices.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: 123@foxmail.com
This Privacy Policy was last updated in June 2023.