Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At PDF Merger, we prioritize your privacy and document security above all else. This Privacy Policy explains our commitment to protecting your data when you use our application. PDF Merger is designed with privacy-first principles - processing your documents entirely on your device without sending your PDF content to any external servers.

2. Information We Collect

2.1. What We DO NOT Collect

  • We DO NOT collect or transmit your PDF documents or their contents
  • We DO NOT collect any user IDs or personal identifiers
  • We DO NOT track your document merging activity
  • We DO NOT maintain a database of your documents or merged PDFs

2.2. Limited Usage Data

  • Anonymous application usage statistics (crashes, performance metrics)
  • Device information (operating system, browser type) for compatibility purposes
  • Subscription status verification (no personal data involved)

3. How We Use Your Information

The minimal information we collect is used exclusively for:

  • Service Delivery: To ensure the application functions properly on your device
  • Subscription Verification: To verify your subscription status with our servers
  • Application Improvement: To identify and fix bugs or performance issues
  • Security: To protect against unauthorized access and ensure data integrity
  • Compliance: To fulfill legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

4. Document Processing

4.1. Local Processing

  • 100% On-Device: All PDF merging, manipulation, and processing occurs exclusively on your device
  • No Network Required: Document merging works without an internet connection
  • No Cloud Storage: We do not store your PDFs in the cloud at any point in the process

4.2. Subscription Verification

  • The only network communication that occurs is to verify your subscription status
  • This verification transmits only your subscription identifier - never your document data
  • No document metadata, file names, or content is ever transmitted

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share or disclose your information because we simply don't have access to your documents or significant personal data. The only exceptions would be:

  • Legal Requirements: When required by applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of our assets
  • Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety

6. Data Storage and Security

Since document processing happens completely on your device:

  • No Remote Storage: Your PDFs never leave your device during processing
  • No Server-Side Logging: We maintain no logs of your document activities
  • Local Security: Document security is maintained by your device's own security measures
  • Transmission Security: The minimal data we do transmit (subscription verification) is encrypted using industry-standard protocols

7. Your Rights

You maintain complete control over your documents and the limited data we collect. You may:

  • Access: Request information about what limited data we have about your account
  • Deletion: Delete your account and associated subscription data at any time
  • Opt-Out: Choose to use the application offline to prevent any data transmission

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or the minimum age in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. International Data Transfers

Since we collect minimal data and no document content, international data transfer concerns are limited. The small amount of data we do collect (for subscription verification) may be processed in different countries, always with appropriate safeguards.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes through the application.