Privacy Policy

EARLIX LABS ("we" or "us" or "our") respects the privacy of our users ("user" or "you"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our mobile application, Simple PDF Reader (the "Application"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE DO NOT ACCESS THE APPLICATION.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last updated" date of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates. You will be deemed to have been made aware of, will be subject to, and will be deemed to have accepted the changes in any revised Privacy Policy by your continued use of the Application after the date such revised Privacy Policy is posted.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to the third-party online/mobile store from which you install the Application or make payments, including Google Play Store. We are not responsible for any of the data collected by any such third party.

By using Simple PDF Reader, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. By continuing to use this app, you consent to the processing of information on your device as described in this Privacy Policy.

We do not collect, store, or transmit your personal documents, photos, or files to our own servers. The Application does not display advertisements and does not include third-party advertising or analytics services.

Google Play Data Safety: Please refer to the Data Safety section on the app's Google Play Store listing for our current data collection and sharing disclosures.

Information Stored Locally on Your Device

The Application stores and processes the following on your device to provide its core functionality:

1. Your Documents and Files

• PDF files you open, create, merge, split, or compress
• Images you convert into PDF documents
• Scanned documents captured using the camera
• Recently opened and managed documents list

2. App Preferences and Settings

• Display and viewer preferences
• Folder and file organization settings within the app

3. Reading and Organization Data

• Reading statistics and reading-speed results shown within the app
• Tags you assign to documents
• Items in the in-app recycle bin

Your documents, files, preferences, and reading data remain on your device. We do not maintain a server-side database containing your PDF documents, scanned documents, or reading data.

The Application requires the following Android permissions to provide its core PDF reading, editing, and document management features. All permissions are used solely for on-device functionality and never for tracking or data collection.

1. Storage and Media Access (READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, READ_MEDIA_IMAGES, READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED)

Why we need it:

• To let you browse, open, and manage PDF files and other documents stored on your device.
• To select images from your gallery when creating a PDF from images.
• To save PDFs you create, merge, split, or compress back to your device storage.

What we DON'T do: We do not upload, scan, or transmit your files to any server.

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2. Camera (android.permission.CAMERA)

Why we need it:

• To capture pages using the document scanner and convert them into digital PDF documents.

What we DON'T do: We do not store or transmit captured camera images to our servers.

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3. Internet (android.permission.INTERNET)

Why we need it:

• To check for and deliver application updates via Google Play.

What we DON'T do: Having internet access does not mean your documents are uploaded anywhere; document processing remains on-device.

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4. Post Notifications (android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS)

Why we need it:

• To notify you when an app update has been downloaded and is ready to install.
• Required on Android 13 (API 33) and above to show any notifications from the app.

What we DON'T do: We do not send spam notifications or promotional messages through this permission.

All information processed by the Application is handled locally on your device and is used solely to:

• Open and read PDF documents
• Create PDF documents from images
• Scan documents using the camera
• Merge, split, and compress PDF files
• View and manage recent documents
• Edit supported PDF content
• Show reading statistics and organize documents with tags
• Notify you about available application updates

We do not:

• Upload your PDF documents or scanned images to our own servers
• Transmit your document usage or reading statistics off your device
• Access your contacts, call history, or phone numbers
• Share your files or preferences with any third party
• Display advertisements or share data with advertising networks

• Local Storage Only: Documents, files, and preferences are stored on your device according to your actions and the Android storage system
• No Cloud Storage: We do not use any cloud storage or external servers for your documents
• No Data Transmission: No document or preference data is sent from your device to us
• Device Security: Data is protected by your device's built-in security measures
• Data Deletion: Uninstalling the Application, or using your device's file-management tools, removes files created or stored by the app

The Application may use the following third-party services:

1. Google Play Services and Application Updates

• Used to check for and deliver available application updates
• Governed by Google Play's Privacy Policy
• Update-related information is processed by Google Play in accordance with Google's applicable policies

2. Android System Services

• The Application uses standard Android APIs (storage access, camera, notifications)
• These services are governed by Google's Android Privacy Policy
• Document processing happens locally on your device

We do not integrate any:

• Advertising networks or ad SDKs
• Analytics services (no Firebase, Google Analytics, etc.)
• Crash reporting services that transmit document data

The Application is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has used the Application, please note that:

• The Application does not collect personal information
• Documents and preferences are stored locally on the device only
• The Application contains no advertising and no third-party analytics

If you have concerns, please contact us at earlixlabs.dev@gmail.com

Since your documents and preferences are stored locally on your device, you have complete control:

Access

• View all your documents and recent files within the Application at any time
• Review your app preferences and settings

Modification

• Merge, split, compress, or edit your PDF documents at any time
• Adjust display and viewer preferences
• No restrictions on how many times you can modify your files or settings

Deletion

You can delete all app data by:

1. Clear Data: Android Settings → Apps → Simple PDF Reader → Storage → Clear Data
2. Uninstall: Removing the Application deletes app-internal data
3. File Management: Delete individual documents using your device's file-management tools
4. Disable Permissions: Revoke any permission at any time through Android Settings

We do not sell, rent, or disclose your personal documents or files.

However, we may be required to disclose information in the following limited circumstances:

Legal Compliance

If required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request:

• Comply with applicable laws or respond to valid legal processes
• Protect the rights, property, and safety of our users or the public
• Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues

Important Note:

Since we do not maintain a server-side database of your personal documents, there is no such information in our possession that could be subject to disclosure. All data remains on your device.

• Local Storage: Documents and preferences are retained on your device until you delete them, clear app data, or uninstall
• No Server Storage: We do not retain your documents on servers
• Automatic Deletion: Uninstalling the app automatically deletes app-internal data
• Backups: We do not operate any backup service. If Android's automatic backup is enabled on your device, Android and Google may back up app data according to your device and Google account settings, which you can control in your device settings

Since your documents and preference data are processed locally on your device and we do not transmit this data to servers:

• No international data transfers of your documents or preference data occur
• This data never leaves your device
• No cross-border data flow considerations apply to data we handle

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

1. Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy
2. Posting the new Privacy Policy at the same web address
3. Notifying you via the Application for significant changes

Your continued use of the Application after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

By using Simple PDF Reader, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

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