VX PDF ("we", "the app") is an Android app to read, scan, merge, split, organize and sign PDF files. This policy explains what data the app accesses and how it is used. By using VX PDF you agree to this policy.
1. Your documents stay on your device
Opening, scanning, merging, splitting, reordering, signing and reading text from documents all run on your device. Your documents and scanned pages are never uploaded, transmitted, or shared with us or any third party.
- The app opens only the files you choose with Android's system file picker or share to the app. It does not scan your storage.
- New PDFs are saved to Documents / VX PDF (or where you choose). Your original files are not changed.
- The list of recent files is kept only on your device; you can clear it in the app.
2. Scanning and text reading
The document scanner and "Make text searchable" use Google Play services on your phone (ML Kit). The camera image and the recognised text are processed on the device and are not sent to us. The camera is opened by Google Play services only while you scan.
3. Permissions we request
- Notifications: only if you allow them, for occasional news about the app.
- Storage (Android 9 and older only): to save PDFs to your public folders.
- Internet: only for the Google services listed below. Your documents are never sent over the network.
4. Data collected by third-party services
The app uses the following Google services, which may collect data as described in their own privacy policies:
- Firebase Crashlytics (crash reports): if the app crashes, anonymous technical details such as device model, Android version, app version and the error are sent so we can fix bugs. File names, file contents and file locations are never included. You can turn it off in Settings.
- Firebase Remote Config: used to switch app features on or off remotely. It may process an app instance identifier.
- Google AdMob (advertising, only when ads are switched on): may collect your advertising ID, device information and app-usage signals to serve and measure ads.
See the Firebase Privacy notice, Google Ads Privacy and the AdMob policy.
We do not collect names, email addresses, or accounts. VX PDF has no login.
5. Advertising ID
If ads are shown, AdMob uses your device's advertising ID. You can reset or delete it in Android Settings → Privacy → Ads.
6. Children
VX PDF is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect data from them.
7. Data retention & security
We store no personal data on our own servers. Crash reports and any data handled by AdMob or Firebase are retained under Google's policies.
8. Changes
We may update this policy. Changes are posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date.
9. Contact
Questions: vxplayerofficial@gmail.com