๐ Overview
LitePDF ("we", "our", or "the app") is designed with your privacy in mind. This policy explains what information we access, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
All PDF processing โ merging, splitting, scanning, annotating โ is performed 100% on-device. Your documents never leave your iPhone. To keep LitePDF free, we display ads served by Appodeal. The ad SDK may collect certain device data as described below.
๐ Data We Access
LitePDF only accesses files and device features that you explicitly authorize:
- PDF files โ files you import, create, or open from the Files app. These stay on your device and are never uploaded by LitePDF.
- Camera โ used only when you tap "Scan Document". The camera feed is processed on-device via Apple's VisionKit framework and is never recorded or transmitted by LitePDF.
๐ข Advertising & Attribution
LitePDF is free and supported by in-app advertising. We use the following third-party SDKs to serve ads and measure their effectiveness:
- Appodeal โ ad mediation platform. May collect device identifiers (IDFA with your consent), IP address, and general usage signals to serve relevant ads. See Appodeal's Privacy Policy.
- AppsFlyer โ mobile attribution and analytics. Collects install and event data to measure ad campaign performance. See AppsFlyer's Privacy Policy.
๐ซ Data We Do NOT Collect
- No account registration or login required
- No personal data collected by LitePDF directly
- No access to contacts, location, microphone, or photo library
- No PDF content is uploaded or shared with any server
- No data sold to third parties
๐พ Local Storage
LitePDF stores the following data locally on your device only:
- PDF files you import or create, saved in the app's private Documents directory
- Your last-read page for each document (saved in NSUserDefaults)
You can delete all app data at any time by removing LitePDF from your device via Settings โ General โ iPhone Storage โ LitePDF โ Delete App.
๐ Permissions
LitePDF requests the following system permissions, solely for the stated purpose:
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Camera (
NSCameraUsageDescription) โ required for the "Scan Document" feature. Used only when you initiate a scan. -
App Tracking Transparency (
NSUserTrackingUsageDescription) โ requested to allow personalized ads via Appodeal. Declining has no effect on core app functionality; non-personalized ads will still be shown.
You may revoke any permission at any time in Settings โ Privacy & Security on your device.
๐ถ Children's Privacy
LitePDF is not directed to children under the age of 13. The app displays third-party advertising; parents or guardians should supervise use on devices shared with children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
โ๏ธ Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
๐ฌ Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Effective Date: April 26, 2026