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Privacy Policy for PDF World.

Privacy Policy for PDF World

Last Updated: January 10, 2026

Introduction

PDF World (“we”, “our”, or “the app”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you use the PDF World mobile application.

Developer: Mindoxa
Website: https://mindoxa.com

Information Collection and Use

Personal Data We Collect

PDF World is designed to process documents locally on your device. However, to provide a free app experience, we display advertisements through Google AdMob, which may collect certain information.

Data Collected Through Advertising

When you use PDF World, Google AdMob (our advertising partner) may automatically collect:

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers (Advertising ID)
  • Usage Data: App usage patterns, interaction with advertisements
  • Location Data: Approximate location (based on IP address) for relevant ad targeting
  • Ad Interaction Data: Clicks, views, and other ad engagement metrics

Purpose: This data is used to:

  • Display personalized advertisements
  • Measure ad performance
  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • Improve ad relevance

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest in funding the free app through advertising revenue.

Data We Do NOT Collect

We do not directly collect, store, or have access to:

  • Your name, email address, or contact information
  • Login credentials or passwords
  • Content of your documents (PDFs, Word files, Excel files, images)
  • Personal communications
  • Financial information

Document Privacy

Local Processing Only

All document processing happens locally on your device:

  • PDF viewing and editing
  • PDF merging and splitting
  • Image to PDF conversion
  • Word and Excel document viewing
  • All file operations

We do NOT:

  • Upload your documents to any server
  • Access your documents without your explicit action
  • Share your documents with third parties
  • Store your documents in the cloud
  • Scan or analyze your document content

Permissions

Required Permissions

  1. Storage Permission
    Purpose: To read and write files on your device
    Usage: Required for opening documents, saving edits, and creating PDFs
    Scope: Limited only to files you explicitly select through the system file picker
    What we access: Only files you choose through the document picker
    What we DON’T access: We do not scan or access your entire file system
  2. Internet Permission
    Purpose: To load and display advertisements
    Usage: Required for Google AdMob to fetch and show ads
    Scope: Only used for advertising purposes, not for document processing
    Note: All document processing remains offline; internet is only used for ads
  3. Network State Permission
    Purpose: To check if device is online
    Usage: To determine whether to load ads
    Scope: Read-only access to network connectivity status
  4. Media/Image Access Permission
    Purpose: To select images for PDF conversion
    Usage: Only when you use “Image to PDF” or “PDF Editor” features
    What we access: Only images you explicitly select
    What we DON’T do:
  • We do not automatically scan your photo library
  • We do not upload images to any server
  • We do not store images outside of PDFs you create

Third-Party Services

Google AdMob

PDF World uses Google AdMob to display advertisements and generate revenue.

What AdMob Collects:

  • Device identifiers (Advertising ID)
  • IP address and approximate location
  • App usage and ad interaction data
  • Device information (model, OS version)

AdMob Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

How to Opt-Out of Personalized Ads:
You can control ad personalization through your device settings:

  • Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
  • Reset Advertising ID: Settings → Google → Ads → Reset Advertising ID

Ad Types Used:

  • Banner ads (displayed at top/bottom of screens)
  • Interstitial ads (full-screen ads after completing tasks)
  • Native ads (integrated into the app interface)

Open-Source Libraries

The app uses the following open-source libraries for offline functionality:

  1. Apache POI – Word and Excel file processing (offline)
  2. Android PDF Renderer – PDF viewing and editing (offline)
  3. Jetpack Compose – User interface (offline)
  4. Google Play Services Ads – Advertisement display (requires internet)

These libraries (except ads) run entirely on your device and do not transmit document data.

Children’s Privacy

PDF World is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

COPPA Compliance:

  • Google AdMob’s ads are configured to comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
  • If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly

For Parents:
If you believe your child under 13 has provided information to the app, please contact us at info@mindoxa.com, and we will work with Google to delete the data.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures:

Document Security:

  • All documents processed locally on your device
  • No document data transmitted over the internet
  • File access controlled by Android system permissions
  • No cloud storage or backups of your documents

Advertising Security:

  • AdMob uses industry-standard security practices
  • Encrypted connections for ad requests
  • No sensitive document data shared with ad networks

Data Retention

Document Data:

  • We do NOT store or retain any document data
  • All files remain on your device under your control

Advertising Data:

  • Advertising data is managed by Google AdMob
  • Retention periods are determined by Google’s privacy policies
  • You can reset your Advertising ID at any time in device settings

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

Under GDPR (European Users):

  • Right to Access: Request information about data collected
  • Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your data
  • Right to Object: Object to data processing for advertising
  • Right to Data Portability: Request data in portable format

Under CCPA (California Users):

  • Right to Know: What personal information is collected
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data)

How to Exercise Your Rights

For document data:

  • All documents are on your device – you have full control
  • Uninstall the app to remove all local data

For advertising data:

  • Contact Google AdMob: https://support.google.com/ads/
  • Opt-out of personalized ads in device settings
  • Reset your Advertising ID

For questions about your rights:

  • Email us at: info@mindoxa.com

International Data Transfers

Google AdMob may transfer and process data in countries outside your residence, including the United States. These transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and are protected by:

  • EU-US Data Privacy Framework
  • Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Other legally approved transfer mechanisms

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in app features
  • Updates to legal requirements
  • Changes in our data practices

How we notify you of changes:

  • Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
  • Publish the updated policy on our website: https://mindoxa.com
  • For material changes, we may provide in-app notification

Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

App Features Covered

This Privacy Policy applies to all features of PDF World:

  • PDF Viewer
  • PDF Editor (text, images, annotations, shapes)
  • PDF Merger
  • PDF Splitter
  • Image to PDF Converter
  • Word Document Viewer (.doc, .docx)
  • Excel Spreadsheet Viewer (.xls, .xlsx)

Developer Information

App Name: PDF World
Package Name: com.pdfworld.app
Developer: Mindoxa
Website: https://mindoxa.com
Support Email: info@mindoxa.com

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

Email: info@mindoxa.com
Website: https://mindoxa.com
Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

For AdMob-related privacy questions, please visit: https://support.google.com/admob/

Summary

What PDF World Does:

  • Processes documents locally on your device
  • Displays ads through Google AdMob to keep the app free
  • Requests only necessary permissions
  • Respects your document privacy – we never access your files

What PDF World Does NOT Do:

  • Upload or share your documents
  • Sell your personal data
  • Track document content
  • Require user accounts or registration
  • Store files in the cloud

Your Control:

  • All documents stay on your device
  • You choose which files to open
  • You can opt-out of personalized ads
  • You can uninstall anytime to remove all data

Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  • Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
  • Google Play Developer Program Policies
  • Google AdMob Program Policies

Effective Date: January 10, 2026
Version: 2.0
Last Reviewed: January 10, 2026

This Privacy Policy was created with transparency and your privacy in mind. PDF World is developed by Mindoxa.