PDF Reader: Scanner & Editor

Effective Date: November 12, 2026 | Package ID: pdfreader.pdfeditor.pdfscanner.imagetopdf.pdfconverter

FairyTale Apps ("we", "our", or "us") operates the mobile application PDF Reader: Scanner & Editor (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you use our App.

1. 100% On-Device Document Processing & Zero-Permission Architecture

Your documents, scans, photos, signatures, passwords, and OCR text extractions are processed 100% locally on your Android device. We do not operate any cloud document servers, and we never upload, transmit, view, or store your PDF files, photos, or extracted text on any external server.

No Intrusive Storage or Camera Permissions: The App does not request READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, READ_MEDIA_IMAGES, or CAMERA permissions in its manifest.
System File & Photo Pickers: Document and image selection is handled exclusively through Android's built-in Storage Access Framework (SAF) and Android Photo Picker, granting the App access only to the specific files you explicitly select.
Google Play Services Scanner APIs: Document scanning and QR/Barcode scanning are delegated to Google Play Services ML Kit Document Scanner and Code Scanner modules, which handle camera capture within Google Play Services without exposing raw camera permissions to the App.

2. Information Collected by Third-Party SDKs (Google AdMob & UMP)

To keep the App free to use, we display advertisements served by Google AdMob (Google Mobile Ads SDK) and manage regional privacy consent using the Google User Messaging Platform (UMP) SDK. While we do not collect personal identity information (such as your name, email, or phone number), the bundled Google Mobile Ads SDK automatically collects and shares limited device data over encrypted HTTPS connections:

Device & Advertising Identifiers: Google Advertising ID (AD_ID) and app set ID used for frequency capping, ad personalization (where consented), and fraud prevention.
Approximate Location: Coarse city/country location inferred from your IP address.
App Activity & Ad Interactions: Ad impressions, ad clicks, and basic screen engagement events related to ad delivery.
App Info & Performance Diagnostics: Crash logs, ANR (Application Not Responding) diagnostics, and SDK performance telemetry.

You can review how Google uses data from apps that use its services at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

3. GDPR, UK & Regional Privacy Rights (UMP Consent Management)

Users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and other applicable jurisdictions are presented with a Google-certified User Messaging Platform (UMP) consent form on first launch. You may withdraw or modify your ad personalization consent at any time directly inside the App by navigating to Settings → Ad Privacy & Consent Settings, or by resetting/deleting your Advertising ID in your Android device settings (Settings → Google → Ads).

4. Local Data Storage & Data Deletion

All app history, recent file records, virtual folder tags, bookmarks, and saved signatures are stored strictly inside the App's private local sandbox on your device. You have full control to delete your data at any time:

Open the App and go to Settings → Delete All Local Data & Reset Vault to permanently wipe all locally stored PDFs, signatures, preferences, and database records.
Uninstalling the App from your device automatically deletes all data inside the App's internal storage sandbox.
For full step-by-step deletion instructions, visit our Data Deletion Page.

5. Children's Privacy

The App is intended for general audiences aged 13 and older and is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect technical or regulatory updates. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact the developer:

Developer: FairyTale Apps
Website: https://fairytaleapps.link
Email: [email protected]