Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 8, 2026

PDFLove ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use the PDFLove mobile application (the "App").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Device Information

When you use the App, we automatically collect basic device information to provide and improve our services:

  • Device model, manufacturer, and platform (Android/iOS)
  • Operating system version
  • App version and build number
  • A unique device identifier for subscription management
  • Screen resolution

1.2 Documents and Scans

All documents you scan, import, or create within the App are stored locally on your device. We do not upload, access, or store your documents on any server. Your scanned documents, images, PDFs, and extracted text remain entirely under your control.

1.3 OCR Data

Text recognition (OCR) is performed entirely on your device using Google ML Kit's on-device text recognition. No images or text are sent to external servers for OCR processing.

1.4 Vault Data

Your vault PIN is stored securely on your device using platform-specific encrypted storage (Android Keystore on Android, iOS Keychain on iOS). Vault files are encrypted at rest using AES-256-CBC encryption with keys stored in hardware-backed secure storage. We do not have access to your vault PIN or encryption keys and cannot recover them if lost.

1.5 PDF Password Protection

Passwords applied to PDF files are stored locally on your device. Password-protected PDFs are encrypted using industry-standard PDF encryption. We do not have access to your PDF passwords and cannot recover them if lost.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected device information to:

  • Provide and maintain the App's functionality
  • Manage subscriptions and premium features
  • Improve and optimize the App experience
  • Provide customer support when requested

3. Data Storage and Security

  • Local-first architecture: All documents, scans, and OCR data are stored locally on your device.
  • AES-256 encrypted vault: Sensitive documents are encrypted at rest using AES-256-CBC encryption with hardware-backed key storage.
  • PDF password protection: Individual PDFs can be password-protected with industry-standard encryption.
  • Encrypted credentials: Vault PINs and encryption keys are stored using platform-specific secure storage (Android Keystore / iOS Keychain).
  • On-device processing: All scanning, OCR, PDF tools, and encryption happen entirely on your device.
  • No cloud uploads: Your documents are never uploaded to our servers or any third-party cloud service.

4. Third-Party Services

The App may use the following third-party services:

  • Google ML Kit: For on-device text recognition (OCR). Processing happens locally; no data is sent to Google.
  • Google Play Billing / Apple App Store: For in-app purchases and subscription management. Purchase data is handled by Google or Apple according to their respective privacy policies.

5. Permissions

The App requests the following device permissions:

  • Camera: To scan documents and capture photos
  • Storage: To save and access scanned documents on your device
  • Internet: For device registration and subscription validation

You can revoke these permissions at any time through your device settings.

6. Data Retention

Your documents are stored on your device until you delete them. Device registration data is retained on our servers for subscription management purposes. You can request deletion of your device data by contacting us.

7. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request deletion of your data from our servers
  • Delete all local data by clearing the App's data or uninstalling
  • Opt out of any future data collection by uninstalling the App

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the GDPR including the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data. To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@pdflove.co.

9. Account Deletion

Since PDFLove uses device-based identity (no user accounts), you can remove all your data by:

  • Using the "Clear Data" option in the App's settings to erase all local documents and preferences
  • Uninstalling the App to remove all local data
  • Contacting us at hello@pdflove.co to request removal of device registration data from our servers

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us: