Cozy PDF Tools

🏠 1. Introduction

Welcome to Cozy PDF Tools ("we," "our," or "us").

Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Cozy PDF Tools ("the App").

Cozy PDF Tools is designed to work primarily offline, meaning your documents, files, and personal data remain on your device. However, some features may require internet connectivity for advertising purposes.

📊 2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to provide and improve our services:

🔧 3. How We Use Information

We use the limited information we collect for the following purposes:

• App Functionality: To provide PDF merging and splitting services
• User Experience: To remember your preferences (theme, file paths)
• Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through Google AdMob
• App Improvement: To ensure compatibility with different devices and operating systems
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

We do not use your information for any other purposes without your explicit consent.

💾 4. Local Data Storage

To enhance your experience, Cozy PDF Tools stores limited preferences locally on your device:

• Theme Settings: Light/dark mode preference
• File Paths: Last used file locations for convenience
• App Preferences: User interface settings and configurations
• AdMob Data: Local counters for ad frequency capping

📱 5. Advertising

Cozy PDF Tools uses Google AdMob to display advertisements that help keep the app free.

AdMob Data Collection:

Google AdMob may collect the following information:

• Device Identifiers: Advertising ID, device ID
• Location Data: Approximate location for regional ad relevance
• App Information: App usage data and interaction metrics
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, screen size
• Network Information: IP address, network type

AdMob Privacy:

• All ad-related data collection follows Google's Privacy Policy
• AdMob uses this data to show relevant advertisements
• You can opt out of personalized ads in your device settings
• AdMob Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

🔐 6. Permissions

Cozy PDF Tools requests the following permissions to function properly:

Storage Permissions:

• READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: To access and read PDF files from your device
• WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: To save processed PDF files to your device
• MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: To access files in newer Android versions

Network Permissions:

• INTERNET: Required for displaying advertisements through Google AdMob
• ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: To check network connectivity for ad serving

🤝 7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except:

Third-Party Services:

• Google AdMob: We share advertising-related data with Google AdMob for ad serving purposes
• Google Analytics: May collect anonymous usage data for app improvement (if implemented)

Legal Requirements:

We may disclose your information if required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of our users

👶 8. Children's Privacy

Cozy PDF Tools does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

COPPA Compliance:

• We do not collect personal information from children under 13
• If we discover that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete it immediately
• Parents can contact us if they believe their child has provided personal information

Family-Friendly Advertising:

• Ads displayed through Google AdMob follow Google's Family Policy Requirements
• We do not display inappropriate content to children
• Parents can use device parental controls to restrict app access

⚖️ 9. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

Data Access and Control:

• Local Data: You can clear all local app data by uninstalling the app or clearing app data in device settings
• Preferences: You can reset app preferences within the app settings
• File Access: You have full control over your PDF files and can delete them at any time

Advertising Choices:

• Opt Out: You can opt out of personalized ads in your device settings
• Reset ID: You can reset your advertising identifier to start fresh
• Ad Blocking: You can use ad-blocking software if desired

Contact Us:

• You can contact us to request information about data collection
• You can report privacy concerns or request clarification
• We will respond to privacy-related inquiries promptly

Data Portability:

• Since we don't collect personal data, there's no data to export
• Your PDF files remain under your control on your device

🔒 10. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

Local Security:

• All PDF processing happens locally on your device
• Your files are not transmitted over the internet
• We use secure local storage for app preferences

AdMob Security:

• Google AdMob follows industry-standard security practices
• AdMob data transmission is encrypted
• We do not have access to AdMob-collected data

🌍 11. International Data Transfers

Local Processing:

• All PDF processing occurs locally on your device
• No personal data is transferred internationally

AdMob Data:

• Google AdMob may transfer advertising data internationally
• AdMob's data transfers are governed by Google's Privacy Policy
• You can opt out of personalized ads to limit data collection

Compliance:

• We comply with applicable data protection laws
• AdMob complies with international data transfer regulations
• We do not control AdMob's data transfer practices

📝 12. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

Notification of Changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Significant changes will be highlighted in app updates
• Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance

Review Policy:

• We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically
• You can access the current policy at any time within the app
• Contact us if you have questions about any changes