Privacy Policy PDFXCAN
Privacy Policy – PDFXCAN
Effective Date: November 4, 2026
Application Name: PDFXCAN – Offline Document Scanner & PDF Tools
1. Introduction
Welcome to PDFXCAN.
PDFXCAN is an offline document scanner and PDF utility application that allows users to scan documents, create PDFs, convert images, merge and split PDF files, compress documents, extract text using OCR, add signatures, and manage documents directly on their devices.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you use PDFXCAN.
2. Information We Collect
PDFXCAN does not require users to create an account or provide personal information to use its core features.
We do not operate our own backend servers or databases for storing user documents.
A. Documents and Images
When you use PDFXCAN, you may select images, capture documents using your camera, import PDF files, or create signatures.
These files are processed and stored locally on your device.
We do not upload your documents, scanned images, PDF files, or extracted text to our servers.
B. Camera Access
PDFXCAN requests camera permission to allow users to:
- Capture document images.
- Scan physical documents.
- Create PDF files from scanned pages.
Camera access is used only when you initiate scanning functionality.
C. Photo Gallery and File Access
The application may access selected images and documents to provide:
- Image-to-PDF conversion.
- PDF-to-image conversion.
- Document importing.
- PDF editing and management.
Access is limited to the files and permissions required for the selected functionality.
D. OCR Processing
PDFXCAN provides text extraction functionality using an offline OCR processing solution.
OCR processing takes place locally on your device. Images and extracted text are not sent to our servers for recognition.
3. Local Storage
PDFXCAN stores documents and related information locally on your device.
Locally stored information may include:
- Scanned documents.
- PDF files.
- Imported images.
- Generated documents.
- Saved signatures.
- Document thumbnails.
- Document names and metadata.
- Application preferences.
We do not maintain a cloud storage service or remotely synchronize your documents.
Uninstalling the application or clearing its application data may permanently remove locally stored documents. Export or back up important files before uninstalling the application.
4. Advertising and Third-Party Services
PDFXCAN uses Google AdMob to display advertisements.
Google AdMob is a third-party advertising service that may collect or process certain information, including:
- Advertising identifiers.
- Device information.
- IP address.
- Advertising interaction information.
- Diagnostic and performance information.
This information may be processed by Google and its advertising partners according to their respective privacy policies and applicable consent requirements.
PDFXCAN does not send users’ scanned documents or PDF contents to Google AdMob for advertising purposes.
For more information about Google’s privacy practices, visit:
Google AdMob information:
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade users’ personal documents or personal information.
PDFXCAN does not operate its own document-upload or cloud-sharing infrastructure.
However, information may be processed by third-party services integrated into the application, such as Google AdMob, as described in this policy.
When you choose to share or export a document, the Android sharing functionality may transfer the selected file to an application or recipient of your choice. Such transfers are initiated by you and are governed by the receiving application’s privacy practices.
6. Internet Connectivity
PDFXCAN’s primary document processing features work offline.
An internet connection may be used for:
- Loading and displaying advertisements.
- Updating advertising-related services.
- Other explicitly requested online functionality, if introduced in a future version.
An internet connection is not required for core scanning, PDF creation, document editing, or local document management.
7. Data Security
Your documents are processed and stored locally on your device.
We recommend protecting your device with a secure screen lock and keeping important documents backed up.
PDF password protection features are provided to help users protect selected PDF files.
However, no storage or security method can guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention and Deletion
PDFXCAN does not maintain a remote database of user documents.
Documents remain stored locally until you delete them, clear application data, or uninstall the application.
Users can manage and delete their documents directly within the application.
Advertising-related data retention is governed by Google’s applicable policies.
9. Children’s Privacy
PDFXCAN is a general-purpose productivity application and is not specifically designed to collect personal information from children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through our own servers.
Advertising services may have their own age-related requirements and restrictions.
10. User Permissions
Depending on the features used, PDFXCAN may request the following permissions:
- Camera: To capture and scan physical documents.
- Photos and Images: To import images and convert them into PDFs.
- File Access: To open, save, manage, and export PDF documents.
- Internet: To load advertisements and support advertising services.
Permissions are requested when needed for the relevant functionality.
Users can manage application permissions through Android device settings.
11. Third-Party Privacy Policies
PDFXCAN may integrate third-party services such as Google AdMob.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of these third-party providers.
Google Privacy Policy:
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect application improvements, changes in functionality, or legal and regulatory requirements.
Any updated version will be published at the designated Privacy Policy URL, with the revised effective date.
Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically.
13. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have rights concerning personal information processed by third-party services.
For documents stored locally, you can manage or delete them directly through the application or your device settings.
For advertising-related privacy choices, you may use the available consent and privacy controls where applicable.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Application: PDFXCAN
Developer: ShahX Global
Email: shahxglobal@gmail.com
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