Privacy Policy — Aura PDF
Last Updated: May 5, 2026 Developer: NEXRAVEN INNOVATION Contact: contact@nexraven.net
1. Introduction
Aura PDF ("the App") is a local document utility that converts, merges, and processes PDF and image files entirely on your device. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the controls available to you.
By using Aura PDF, you agree to the practices described below. You can review and update your consent preferences at any time from Settings → Data & Privacy → Privacy Consent.
2. Our Core Privacy Principle
All document processing happens on your device. Your files are never uploaded to any server.
Whether you are online or offline, the conversion, merging, and pagination engines operate 100% locally. We have no access to your documents, their contents, or their filenames.
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Information We Do NOT Collect
- ❌ File names, file contents, or document data of any kind
- ❌ Personal identifiers (name, email address, phone number)
- ❌ Location data
- ❌ Photos, images, or PDFs processed within the App
3.2 Information We May Collect (Subject to Your Consent)
a) Anonymous Usage Analytics
If you grant Analytics consent, we collect anonymised, non-personal app-usage events, such as:
- Types of operations performed (e.g. conversions, merges)
- Feature adoption signals (e.g. pagination toggle usage)
- General network context on launch (online vs. offline)
These events contain no filenames, no file contents, and no personally identifiable information (PII).
b) Crash & Error Reports
If you grant Crashlytics consent, we collect anonymised crash and error reports to help us diagnose and fix stability issues. Reports may include:
- Device model and manufacturer
- Operating system version
- App version and build number
- Code-level error context (class/method names and non-PII counters)
Crash reports never include filenames, document contents, or any user-identifiable information.
c) Anonymous Device Identifier
We assign each installation a randomly generated, opaque anonymous identifier. This identifier:
- Contains no PII — it is a random string with no connection to your identity
- Is used solely to correlate voluntary feedback submissions from the same device
- Is stored locally on your device
- Is never linked to your name, email, or any other personal information
d) User Feedback
If you voluntarily submit feedback via Settings → About → Rate Us, the following data is recorded:
- Timestamp (UTC)
- App version string
- Star ratings (Overall, Ease of Use, Feature Satisfaction, Performance) — each a number from 1–5
- Optional free-text comment (maximum 300 characters)
- Your anonymous device identifier (omitted if unavailable)
Feedback is entirely voluntary. No feedback is collected silently or without explicit user action.
4. Advertising
Aura PDF displays advertisements when the device is online.
- App Open ads may appear on cold launch and eligible foreground returns.
- Interstitial ads are shown after a successful file export/save action.
- When you are offline, all ads are completely suppressed — no ad network calls are made.
Advertising data collection is governed by the Google User Messaging Platform (UMP) consent framework. In regulated regions (e.g. the EEA), you will be presented with a consent form that controls how Google may collect and use data for advertising purposes. You can review and update these preferences at any time from Settings → Data & Privacy → Privacy Consent.
Google's privacy policy governs any data they collect: https://policies.google.com/privacy
5. Your Privacy Consent Controls
On first launch, a Telemetry Consent screen is presented before you continue into the main app flow. You must make an explicit choice before proceeding — no consent is assumed.
You can review and update these preferences at any time from Settings → Data & Privacy → Privacy Consent.
| Consent Flag | Default | What It Controls |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | ❌ Off | Whether anonymised usage analytics may be collected and transmitted |
| Crashlytics | ❌ Off | Whether anonymised crash and error reports may be collected |
Both flags default to off (denied). You choose via three explicit actions:
- Accept All & Continue — enables both flags.
- Save My Choices — saves the current toggle state (any combination, including all off).
- Reject All — disables both flags.
No option is required. You may reject all and use every feature of the app without restriction. Changing any flag takes effect immediately — no restart required.
In addition, if you are in a regulated region (e.g. the EEA), the Google User Messaging Platform (UMP) consent form will be presented to manage advertising-related data collection separately. This is handled by Google's SDK and is independent of the two telemetry toggles above.
6. Offline Mode & Data Suppression
Aura PDF monitors your network state continuously. When your device goes offline:
- 🚫 All analytics events are silently dropped — nothing is queued or deferred for later transmission.
- 🚫 All advertising calls are suppressed.
- ✅ The core document engine continues to operate normally.
- ✅ A visible "✨ Offline Mode: Ad-Free" indicator is displayed on the dashboard.
7. Data Storage & Retention
| Data Type | Storage Location | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Consent preferences | On-device | Until app is uninstalled |
| App language preference | On-device | Until app is uninstalled |
| Anonymous device identifier | On-device | Until app is uninstalled |
| First-launch date | On-device | Until app is uninstalled |
| Analytics events | Our analytics provider's servers | Per our provider's data retention policy |
| Crash reports | Our analytics provider's servers | Per our provider's data retention policy |
| Feedback submissions | Our servers | Retained for product improvement purposes |
No user data is sold to third parties.
8. Third-Party Services
Aura PDF uses third-party services provided by Google LLC to support analytics, crash reporting, and advertising. These services process data under Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy. We ensure that any data shared with these services is anonymised and limited to what is strictly necessary.
Google may collect data through our advertising integration in accordance with their privacy policy. Advertising data collection is managed through the Google User Messaging Platform (UMP) consent framework in regulated regions.
9. Children's Privacy
Aura PDF is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children. If you believe a child has submitted data through the App, please contact us at contact@nexraven.net and we will take steps to delete it promptly.
10. Data Security
- All document processing is performed locally on your device — your files are never transmitted over a network.
- On-device preferences are protected by the operating system's application sandbox.
- Analytics and crash data are transmitted over encrypted (HTTPS) connections.
- We do not operate any servers that store raw user files.
11. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the data we hold about you (limited to anonymous feedback submissions)
- Delete your data — contact us at contact@nexraven.net to request deletion of your feedback submission
- Withdraw consent at any time via Settings → Data & Privacy → Privacy Consent
- Object to analytics collection by disabling Analytics consent
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact
For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns:
NEXRAVEN INNOVATION 📧 contact@nexraven.net
Aura PDF is developed and maintained by NEXRAVEN INNOVATION.