1. Introduction
Filescrew we develops and operates the FileScrew PDF Editor Converter app to help users manage, edit, and convert PDF files on Android devices. We respect your privacy and take it seriously. This policy outlines how we handle your data responsibly while giving you full control over it.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of data:
- File data: Only files you choose to open, edit, or convert within the app. We don’t access other files or folders.
- Usage data: Like which features are most used or how long the app is open, to improve our tools.
- Crash reports: These help us fix bugs faster and keep the app stable.
- Support requests: When you email us, we may collect your name, email address, and message content to assist you better.
🛑 We do NOT collect:
- Your personal contacts
- Your SMS or call logs
- Real-time location
- Any content without your action
3. Why We Collect This Data
We use the data only to:
- Let you select and work with PDFs from your device
- Save your changes back to your device
- Monitor and fix crashes or slow-downs
- Improve app features based on user behavior
- Respond to your questions and provide support
We never use your data for anything outside the app’s core purpose.
Device Storage Access
We ask for Storage permission to:
- Browse PDF files on your device
- Open and read those files inside the app
- Save edited or converted files back to your device
We do not access folders like DCIM, WhatsApp, or personal photos unless you manually choose a file from those folders. Starting Android 11 and above, we follow Scoped Storage, which limits file access to only what you select.
5. Advertising and Analytics
We use Google AdMob to show ads in the free version of the app. These ads may collect:
- Device language and type
- Android version
- Advertising ID (used for anonymous ad tracking)
We also use Firebase Analytics to understand user behavior. This helps us improve the app’s performance but doesn’t collect personal data.
You can disable personalized ads from:
📱 Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your data with anyone outside of:
- Google AdMob – for showing non-personalized ads
- Firebase – for analytics and crash reporting
These services are provided by Google and follow their own strict privacy practices.
We do not upload your files to any server or cloud storage.
7. Data Security
We use Android’s secure storage system and app sandboxing to keep your data safe. We also:
- Follow Google’s secure coding practices
- Test the app regularly for vulnerabilities
- Do not send your data over the internet
Everything stays on your device unless you export or share a file yourself.
Children’s Privacy
Our app is not meant for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect or use personal information from children. Parents or guardians can contact us if they believe any data has been wrongly collected, and we’ll remove it right away.
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you have the right to:
- Ask what data we collect and why
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw permission for ads or analytics
- Export any data we hold (if applicable)
📧 Contact us at [email protected] to make a request. We will respond within 30 days.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy, or about how your data is handled in the app, feel free to reach out.
📬 Filescrew
A-5, Block A, Sector 68,
Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301
📧 Email: [email protected]
11. Policy Updates
We may update this policy if the app changes or new rules are introduced by Google or other laws. When that happens:
- We’ll change the “Effective Date” at the top
- If the changes are major, we’ll notify users in the app