This Privacy Policy describes the policies and procedures on the collection, use, disclosure, retention, and protection of your information when you use our Services (including the PDF Reader Viewer application developed by Baniu Interactive Entertainment. ). It also informs you of your privacy rights and how the law protects you.
By using the Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. The terms used herein have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions (PDF Reader Viewer), unless otherwise defined below.
1.1 Service Providers & Applicable Scope
• PDF Reader Viewer: Developed and operated by Baniu Interactive Entertainment. (referred to as "We", "Us", or "Our" in this Policy, and as the "Data Controller" under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)).
• This Policy applies to all features and functions of the above Services, including mobile applications, associated websites, and in-app services.
1.2 Interpretation & Key Definitions
Term | Definition |
You/User | The individual accessing or using the Services, or the legal entity on behalf of which such an individual acts. Under GDPR, you may also be referred to as the "Data Subject". |
Personal Data | Any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual (e.g., name, email address, device ID, location data). Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), it includes information that can be linked directly or indirectly to you. |
Usage Data | Automatically collected data generated by using the Services (e.g., IP address, browser/OS version, app usage duration, device model). |
Service Provider | Third-party companies/individuals employed to facilitate the Services (e.g., analytics, payment processing, advertising). Under GDPR, they are "Data Processors". |
Cookies | Small data files stored on your device to enable anonymous identification and service optimization. |
2. Information Collection & Use
We strictly differentiate data collection practices based on the specific Service (PDF Reader Viewer) and comply with the following rules:
• PDF Reader Viewer: We collect Personal Data only in limited scenarios with your consent:
￮ Third-Party Social Media Account Data: If you log in via Google or Facebook, we may collect data associated with your social account (e.g., name, email address) to facilitate account creation and login.
￮ Payment-Related Data: For paid services, we do not store your payment card details—these are provided directly to third-party payment processors (e.g., Apple Store In-App Payments, Google Play In-App Payments, PayPal) and governed by their privacy policies.
• PDF Reader Viewer: We only upload your files to our cloud server *if you encounter file-reading failures*—this is solely to locate and fix technical issues. We will not share these files with third parties and will delete them once the issue is resolved.
2.3 Usage Data & Anonymous Technical Data
Both Services collect non-identifiable data to ensure stability, optimize performance, and improve user experience:
Data Type | Details | Applicable Service |
Error Reports | App crash logs (e.g., app version, number of crashes, technical error details). | Both |
Technical Diagnostics | Performance metrics (e.g., app load time, power consumption, frame rate, OS version, device model). | Both |
Functional Usage Statistics | Anonymous data on how you interact with features (e.g., frequency of using editing tools, launch times of specific functions) to improve existing tools and develop new ones. | Both |
Device/System Information | Hardware model, screen size, time zone, system language, carrier name, locale (no data that identifies you personally). | PDF Reader Viewer |
• For PDF Reader Viewer, this data is used for crash targeting, A/B testing of new features, and analytics—never for identifying individuals.
In the event of an app error, we may collect Log Data (via third-party tools, if applicable) from your device, including:
• Device IP address, device name, and operating system version;
• App configuration when using the Services;
• Time/date of Service usage and other non-identifiable statistics.
3. Third-Party Services & Data Sharing
3.1 Third-Party Service Providers
We engage third parties to support specific Service functions. These providers only access your data to perform assigned tasks and are obligated not to disclose or misuse it.
Category | Third-Party Providers | Applicable Service | Privacy Policy Links |
Analytics | Google Analytics, Firebase Analytics, Firebase Crashlytics | Both | |
Advertising | AdMob, Google AdSense, DoubleClick, Facebook, Pangle, Applovin, Mintegral, Twitter | Both (except ReadEra’s anonymous data) | |
App Infrastructure | Google Play Services | Both |
• PDF Reader Viewer: We share data only in the following cases:
a. With Service Providers (as listed above) to perform their assigned tasks (e.g., processing payments, serving ads).
b. For business transfers (e.g., merger, acquisition, asset sale)—we will notify you before your data is transferred to a new entity.
c. To comply with legal obligations (e.g., court orders, government requests) or protect our rights, users’ safety, or public interests.
d. With your explicit consent (e.g., sharing data with social media contacts when you choose to do so).
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
• Our Services do not explicitly use Cookies. However, third-party code/libraries (e.g., Google Analytics, AdMob) integrated into the Services may use Cookies to collect anonymous data and improve their services.
• You have the right to:
￮ Accept or refuse Cookies via your browser/device settings;
￮ Be notified when a Cookie is sent to your device;
￮ Opt out of interest-based advertising (e.g., "Opt out of Ads Personalization" on Android, "Limit Ad Tracking" on iOS, or via Google Ads Settings).
• Note: Refusing Cookies may prevent you from using certain Service features (e.g., personalized ads, seamless login).
• Personal Data: Retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this Policy (e.g., until you delete your account, or to comply with legal obligations).
• Usage Data/Anonymous Technical Data: Retained for a short period (usually 6–12 months) unless required for security/functionality improvements or legal compliance.
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
• Encryption of data during transmission (e.g., SSL) and storage;
• Regular system vulnerability scans and penetration testing;
• Data integrity checks and access control protocols;
• Compliance with PCI-DSS standards for payment data (where applicable);
• Regular data protection impact assessments.
Note: No internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we take all reasonable steps to minimize risks.
6.1 Rights Under GDPR (For EU/EEA Residents)
You have the following rights, which you can exercise by contacting us (see Section 10):
1. Access: Request a copy of the Personal Data we hold about you.
2. Correction: Request correction of incomplete or inaccurate Personal Data.
3. Erasure: Request deletion of your Personal Data (where no legal obligation to retain it exists).
4. Objection: Object to processing of your Personal Data (e.g., for direct marketing).
5. Data Portability: Request transfer of your Personal Data to you or a third party in a machine-readable format.
6. Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing (may limit access to certain features).
You also have the right to complain to your local Data Protection Authority (DPA) if you believe we have violated GDPR.
6.2 Rights Under CCPA (For California Residents)
You have the following rights, which you can exercise via our "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" tools or by contacting us:
7. Right to Know: Request details about the categories/sources of Personal Data we collect, use, or share.
8. Right to Delete: Request deletion of Personal Data collected in the past 12 months.
9. Right to Opt Out of "Sales": We do not sell your Personal Data, but you may opt out of third-party advertising partners’ use of your data for interest-based ads (see Section 4).
10. Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising CCPA rights (e.g., denying services, charging higher fees).
6.3 "Do Not Track" (DNT) Policy
Our Services do not respond to DNT signals. However, you can enable DNT in your browser settings to prevent third-party websites from tracking your browsing activity.
Our Services do not target or address individuals under the age of 13. We **never knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13**. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with Personal Data, we will immediately delete it from our servers.
If you are a parent/guardian and aware that your child has shared Personal Data with us, please contact us (see Section 10) to request removal.
The Services may contain links to third-party websites (not operated by us). Clicking these links will redirect you to external sites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites. We strongly advise you to review their privacy policies before using them.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of changes by:
• Posting the revised Policy on this page;
• Sending an email or in-app notification (for material changes);
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy.
We encourage you to review this Policy regularly. Changes take effect immediately upon posting.
For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy:
• PDF Reader Viewer: Email us at baniuhuyu@gmail.com
We will endeavor to respond to your inquiries within a reasonable timeframe (typically 1–5 business days).