Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 15, 2025

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

Introduction

PdfSheet ("we," "our," or "the App") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our iOS application.

            In short: We don't collect, store, transmit, or process any of your personal data. Period.
        

Data Collection

What We Collect

Nothing. We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information, usage data, or analytics from your device.

What We Don't Collect

Personal information (name, email, phone number, etc.)
Usage data or analytics
Device identifiers
Location data
Crash reports or diagnostics
Behavioral data or tracking information
Cookies or similar tracking technologies
Any other form of personal or non-personal data

How Your Data is Processed

Local Processing Only

All PDF creation and image processing occurs entirely on your device. Your photos never leave your iPhone or iPad.

Photo Library Access

The App requests permission to access your Photo Library solely to allow you to select photos for PDF conversion. We only access the specific photos you explicitly choose. We do not:

Scan your entire photo library
Access photos you haven't selected
Upload photos to any server
Share photos with third parties

Camera Access

The App requests permission to access your Camera solely to allow you to capture new photos for PDF conversion. Captured photos are:

Stored temporarily on your device during PDF creation
Never uploaded to any server
Deleted when you remove them from the app or complete PDF creation

File Storage

PDFs you create are stored locally on your device in the app's sandbox. You have full control to:

View your created PDFs
Share them via iOS sharing options
Delete them at any time
Enable automatic deletion after sharing (in Settings)

Third-Party Services

We do not use any third-party services, including:

Analytics providers (no Google Analytics, Firebase, Mixpanel, etc.)
Advertising networks
Crash reporting services
Cloud storage providers
Social media integrations
Payment processors (the app is completely free)

Data Security

Since we don't collect or transmit any data, there is no risk of data breaches, unauthorized access, or data leaks related to our services.

Your photos and PDFs remain on your device, protected by:

iOS built-in security features
Your device passcode/biometric authentication
App sandbox isolation

Children's Privacy

PdfSheet is safe for users of all ages, including children under 13. Since we collect no data whatsoever, we are compliant with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar regulations worldwide.

Your Privacy Rights

Data Access & Portability

Since we don't collect your data, there is no data for us to provide. All your PDFs are stored on your device and accessible to you at any time through the app.

Data Deletion

You can delete your PDFs at any time through the app's interface. Simply:

Go to "My PDFs" tab
Swipe left on any PDF to delete
Or use "Delete All" option in Settings

Permission Management

You can manage app permissions (Photo Library, Camera) at any time through:

iOS Settings > PdfSheet
Or iOS Settings > Privacy

Compliance

GDPR (European Union)

We are fully compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation because we do not process any personal data.

CCPA (California)

We are fully compliant with the California Consumer Privacy Act because we do not collect or sell personal information.

Other Regulations

Our zero-data-collection approach ensures compliance with privacy regulations worldwide, including but not limited to:

Brazil's LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados)
Canada's PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act)
Australia's Privacy Act
Japan's APPI (Act on the Protection of Personal Information)

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

We will notify users of significant changes through:

An in-app notification
App Store update notes

Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Open Source & Transparency

We believe in transparency. If you have questions about how the app works or want to verify our privacy claims, you can:

Review the app's behavior using iOS privacy reporting features
Contact us with specific technical questions
Request information about app permissions and their usage

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: support@essx.co

App Store: PdfSheet (ID: 6753897275)

We typically respond to inquiries within 48 hours.

What PdfSheet Does

Converts your photos to PDF documents locally on your device
Provides photo editing tools (brightness, crop)
Allows you to organize and share PDFs

What PdfSheet Doesn't Do

Collect any personal information
Track your usage or behavior
Upload your photos or PDFs to any server
Share your data with third parties
Display advertisements or collect advertising data
Require user accounts or login

Your Privacy = Our Priority

We built PdfSheet with privacy as the foundation. In an era where apps collect excessive amounts of data, we chose a different path: collect nothing, respect everything.

Your photos are yours. Your PDFs are yours. Your privacy is non-negotiable.

PdfSheet - Private by Design, Free by Choice
This privacy policy is effective as of January 15, 2025 and applies to all users worldwide.