Privacy Policy

    Kitora

    Effective: November 26, 2025

    Updated: January 24, 2026

    🔒 Your Privacy Guaranteed

    Kitora processes ALL files locally on your device. We do NOT collect, store, or transmit your files or personal documents.

    What We DON'T Collect

    • ❌ Your files, PDFs, images, or documents
    • ❌ Names, emails, or phone numbers
    • ❌ User accounts or passwords
    • ❌ Location data
    • ❌ Contact lists
    • ❌ Audio recordings

    What Third Parties Collect

    📱 Google AdMob (Free Version Only)

    AdMob collects:

    • • Device information (model, OS version, device ID)
    • • Ad interaction data (views, clicks)
    • • IP address and general location (country/city)

    Purpose: Display ads and measure performance

    Control: Purchase ad-free access to remove ads

    💳 Google Play Store (Purchases)

    Google Play processes:

    • • Payment information (handled entirely by Google)
    • • Purchase status and validation
    • • Device information

    Note: We do NOT receive or store payment information

    How Kitora Works

    100% Local Processing

    PDF Tools (13+ features):

    Merge, split, compress, protect, extract, rotate, watermark, and more

    Image Tools (5+ features):

    Compress, resize, crop, convert, blur effects

    Utilities:

    QR codes, text-to-speech, speech-to-text, text encryption, and more

    All processing happens on YOUR device. Files NEVER leave your device.

    File Storage

    • • Files saved to your device's local storage only
    • • Stored in app directory or Downloads folder
    • • You control all files (view, delete, move, share)
    • • Files persist after uninstall if saved to Downloads

    Why Internet Permission Required

    ⚠️ Internet is NOT used to upload your files

    Internet is required for:

    • Saving to Downloads: Android MediaStore API requires internet permission (system requirement)
    • Receiving shared PDFs: Android Content Provider requires internet permission (system requirement)
    • Displaying ads: Free version only
    • Purchase verification: Verify ad-free access with Google Play

    Your files are processed locally and NEVER transmitted over the internet.

    Permissions We Request

    Internet Access (Required)

    Purpose: System-level file operations, ads (free version), purchase verification

    Important: NOT used to upload files

    Storage/File Access (Required)

    Purpose: Read input files and save processed outputs

    Camera (Optional)

    Purpose: QR Scanner feature only. Scanning happens locally on device.

    Microphone (Optional)

    Purpose: Speech-to-Text feature. Audio processed locally, not stored.

    Ad-Free Access Purchases

    💎 Purchase Plans

    Three one-time purchase options available:

    • Monthly Plan - 30 days of ad-free access
    • Quarterly Plan - 90 days of ad-free access
    • Yearly Plan - 365 days of ad-free access

    Benefits: Remove all advertisements and use all features instantly

    Purchase Details:

    • • One-time purchase (NOT a subscription)
    • • No automatic renewal
    • • Non-refundable once completed
    • • Can purchase again after expiry

    Advertising (Free Version)

    • • Ads displayed via Google AdMob
    • • Control ad personalization: Google Ad Settings
    • • Remove ads: Purchase ad-free access

    Data Security

    • • Files processed in secure sandboxed environment
    • • Protected by your device's security features
    • • Use "Protect PDF" feature for password encryption
    • • We have NO servers storing your data
    • • Native file saving uses Android's secure MediaStore API

    Your Rights

    Control Your Data

    • Files: Delete or export anytime
    • Ads: Manage in Google Ad Settings or purchase ad-free access
    • Permissions: Revoke anytime in device settings
    • Uninstall: Removes all app data

    Children's Privacy

    • • Minimum age: 16 years (as set in Google Play)
    • • We do NOT knowingly collect data from children under 13
    • • Parents: Use Google Play parental controls for purchases

    Data Retention

    Your Files

    • • Files remain on device until you delete them
    • • Downloads folder files persist after uninstall
    • • App cache cleared on uninstall

    Third-Party Data

    • • AdMob: Retained per Google's policies
    • • Google Play: Purchase records maintained by Google

    Policy Updates

    We may update this policy for new features, legal requirements, or best practices. Material changes will be announced in the app or store listing.

    Contact Us

    📧 Email: devgeniuskb@gmail.com

    Response time: 48-72 hours

    Quick Summary

    ✅ What We Do:

    • ✓ Process files locally
    • ✓ Display ads (free version)
    • ✓ Save to Downloads folder
    • ✓ Receive shared PDFs
    • ✓ Verify purchases

    ❌ What We DON'T Do:

    • ✗ Upload files to servers
    • ✗ Collect personal info
    • ✗ Share files with others
    • ✗ Track your activity
    • ✗ Store payment information

    🔐 Your Privacy Matters

    All files stay on your device. Always.