PDF Extractor Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 3, 2026

Our Commitment to Privacy

PDF Extractor is designed with privacy as our top priority. We believe your data should remain yours. This privacy policy explains how we handle (or rather, don’t handle) your information.

No Data Collection

PDF Extractor does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data.

• No personal information: We don’t collect your name, email, or any personal identifiers
• No usage analytics: We don’t track how you use the app or which files you process
• No device information: We don’t collect device identifiers, IP addresses, or system information
• No file content: Your PDF files and extracted content never leave your device

Local Processing Only

PDF Extractor operates entirely on your local Mac computer:

• Offline functionality: The app works completely offline
• No network access: PDF Extractor does not require internet connectivity for its core functionality
• Local storage: All processing happens in your device’s memory and local storage
• No cloud services: We don’t use any cloud storage or processing services

File Handling

Your files remain private:

• No file uploads: PDF files are never uploaded to any server
• No file analysis: We don’t analyze or scan your PDF content
• No file retention: The app doesn’t keep copies of your files after processing
• Temporary files only: Any temporary files created during processing are deleted when the app closes

No Third-Party Services

PDF Extractor does not integrate with any third-party services that could compromise your privacy:

• No analytics SDKs: No Google Analytics, Mixpanel, or similar services
• No advertising networks: No ad SDKs or tracking pixels
• No crash reporting: No automatic crash reporting that could send system information
• No social media integration: No Facebook, Twitter, or other social media SDKs

App Store Distribution

When distributed through the Mac App Store:

• Apple processes payments: Apple handles payment processing, not us
• Apple’s privacy terms: Apple’s privacy policy applies to App Store transactions
• No customer data: We don’t receive customer information from Apple beyond what’s necessary for app distribution

Security

While we don’t collect data, we still take security seriously:

• Sandboxed app: PDF Extractor runs in a macOS sandbox for additional security
• Code signing: The app is digitally signed to verify its authenticity
• Regular updates: Security updates are delivered through the Mac App Store

Children’s Privacy

PDF Extractor does not collect any information, so it is inherently compliant with children’s privacy regulations like COPPA.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Since we don’t collect data, this privacy policy is unlikely to change significantly. Any updates will be included with new app versions and will be effective immediately.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us through the Mac App Store support channels.

Summary

PDF Extractor is a privacy-first application that:

• Collects zero data
• Works completely offline
• Never transmits your files
• Uses no analytics or tracking
• Integrates with no third-party services

Your privacy is not an afterthought—it’s the foundation of our application design.