Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 29, 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy") sets forth the privacy practices of our PDF Apply browser Extension ("Extension") and associated website in connection with the provision of information the Extension and related services (collectively, the "Services").
This Privacy Policy is intended to provide you a comprehensive and transparent explanation of the categories of information we collect, the purposes for which such information is collected, the manner in which it is used and disclosed, the security measures implemented to safeguard your information, and the options and rights available to you with respect to the collection and processing of your information.
This Privacy Policy is hereby incorporated by reference into, and forms an integral part of, the Terms of Service governing your use of the Services. Your access to and use of the Services, as well as any personal information you provide to us, shall be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Privacy Policy and the Terms of Service (the "Agreement").
Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Terms of Service.
2. Personal Information We Collect
When you access or use the Services, we may collect certain information relating to you, including but not limited to the following:
- Usage information: details regarding your interactions with the Services, your preferred language, the date and time of initial installation, and the date and time of your most recent use of the Services.
- Online Identifiers: such as your Internet Protocol address or unique identifiers generated by us.
- Contact us: if you voluntarily contact us for support or other inquiries, you may be required to provide us with certain contact information such as your full name, email address, and any additional information you choose to provide us.
- Approximate Geo Location: we may collect your country based on the location we derived from your IP address.
3. How We Utilize the Collected Data
The information collected from your device is used for essential purposes, enabling us to deliver a high-quality, personalized user experience through our Services. The principal purposes for which your data is used include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provision and Maintenance of the Services: We use the collected data to ensure the proper functioning, reliability, and effectiveness of the Extension. This includes implementing regular updates, performing maintenance, enhancing performance, resolving technical issues, and introducing new features.
- Personalization and User Experience Enhancement: We analyze collected data to tailor the Services experience to your individual preferences and interests, including customization of content and features to enhance engagement and relevance.
- Communication and Promotional Activities: We utilize your data to communicate with you directly, including sending important announcements, updates, and targeted promotional materials designed to inform you of new features, offers, or services relevant to your interests.
- Usage Analysis and User Preference Identification: We analyze usage patterns and interactions with the Extension to better understand user behavior and preferences, thereby informing future enhancements and ensuring the Extension evolves to meet user expectations and industry trends.
- Technical Issue Management and Security: Data collection is essential for monitoring the App's technical performance, identifying and addressing potential issues, and implementing timely solutions. This helps ensure a secure and efficient user experience, protects your information, and preserves the integrity of the Services.
Through these practices, we endeavor to provide you with an optimized, secure, and customized user experience, while upholding the highest standards of service, reliability, and data protection.
4. Disclosing Data to Third Parties
We may disclose your personal data to the following categories of third parties, subject to appropriate contractual and legal safeguards:
- Service Providers: We may share your personal data with third-party service providers engaged to perform services on our behalf, including, but not limited to, data processing, hosting, customer support, and marketing. Such service providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your personal data and to use such data solely for the purposes for which it is disclosed.
- Business Partners: We may share your personal data with our business partners, including co-branding partners, joint venture partners, and marketing partners. These partners are contractually required to protect the confidentiality and security of your personal data and to use it exclusively for the purposes for which it is provided.
- Affiliates: We may share your personal data with our affiliates, defined as entities controlled by, control, or are under common control with us. Affiliates are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your personal data and to use it solely for the purposes for which it is disclosed.
- Third-Party Advertisers: We may share your personal data with third-party advertisers, including advertising networks and data brokers. Such third parties are contractually bound to protect the confidentiality and security of your personal data and to use it only for the purposes for which it is disclosed.
- Government and Law Enforcement Agencies: We may disclose your personal data to governmental authorities or law enforcement agencies as required by applicable law, regulation, legal process, or if we reasonably believe such disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of our business, our users, or others.
We may also disclose your personal data in the following circumstances:
- In Connection with a Merger, Acquisition, or Sale of All or Part of Our Business: We may disclose your personal data to the acquiring entity or the seller of the acquired business, as applicable. Such parties shall be contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your personal data and to use it solely for the purposes for which it is disclosed.
- In the Event of Bankruptcy or Insolvency: We may disclose your personal data to creditors or other parties involved in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings. Such parties shall be contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your personal data and to use it solely for the purposes for which it is disclosed.
We shall take all reasonable measures to ensure that your personal data is processed securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.
5. Transferring Data Outside the EU
We may transfer your Personal Information outside the European Union ("EU") to jurisdictions that may not provide the same level of data protection as the EU. In such cases, we will implement appropriate safeguards to ensure that your Personal Information is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
These steps may include:
- Using standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission, which require the recipient of your Personal Information to protect it in accordance with EU data protection standards.
- Ensuring that the recipient of your Personal Information is certified under the EU-US Privacy Shield, which requires them to provide an adequate level of protection for Personal Information transferred from the EU to the US.
- Obtaining your explicit consent to transfer your Personal Information to a specific country.
We will only transfer your Personal Information outside the EU where we are satisfied that adequate safeguards are in place to protect it, in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
6. Advertising
We may utilize advertising to support and fund our Services. To facilitate this, we may share information collected from you with third-party advertising partners. Prior to sharing any information with our advertising partners for personalized advertising we will request your consent where required under applicable law. Note that advertising companies may utilize various technologies for personalized advertising, which may process your personal information differently; therefore, you are encouraged to review their data processing practices before consenting to personalized ads.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 16 ("Children"). When we collect personal information, we do not know the age of our users. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your Children have provided us with Personal Information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Information from a child under age 16 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
8. User Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction and applicable data protection regulations (such as the GDPR or CCPA), you may have certain rights with respect to your personal information, including:
- Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Rectification: If any of your information is incorrect, you can request corrections or updates.
- Erasure: You may request the deletion of your data if it is no longer needed for the purposes for which it was collected, or if you withdraw consent.
- Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format to transfer to another service provider.
- Objection and Restriction: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or restrict processing if you believe it is not lawful.
- Consent Withdrawal: You have the right to withdraw your consent for data processing at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the conclusion of this Privacy Policy. We will respond to your request within the timeframe prescribed by applicable law.
9. Data Retention
We retain Personal Data collected for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, in accordance with applicable legal requirements, or until you exercise your right to opt out or request deletion.
Additional circumstances under which we may retain your Personal Data for extended periods include: (i) where retention is required by legal, regulatory, tax, or accounting obligations; (ii) to maintain accurate records of your interactions with us in the event of complaints or disputes; or (iii) where we reasonably anticipate potential litigation related to your Personal Data. Except as required by applicable law, we reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to delete or modify information from our systems without prior notice once it is no longer necessary for the purposes described herein.
We may rectify, supplement, or delete incomplete or inaccurate information at any time, at our discretion. Unless you instruct us otherwise (as detailed below), we retain Non-Personal Information for as long as necessary to provide the Services and comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Personal Information is retained for as long as legally permissible, in accordance with applicable laws.
10. Security Measures
We are committed to protecting the Personal Data we process against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We have implemented physical, technical, and administrative security measures for the Services that comply with applicable laws and industry standards, including but not limited to SSL encryption. We minimize the volume of data stored on our servers and restrict access to Personal Data to authorized employees, contractors, and agents. Please note, however, that we cannot guarantee absolute security, and we disclaim liability for unauthorized or unintended access beyond our reasonable control. No warranty, express or implied, is made that such unauthorized access will never occur.
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, or if you become aware of any unauthorized attempt to access your Personal Data, please contact us at [email protected]. We will use reasonable efforts to notify you and, where required by applicable law, the relevant authorities in the event of a security incident involving your Personal Data.
We implement what we believe to be appropriate data collection, storage, processing, and security measures in accordance with applicable laws and industry best practices.
11. Amendments
We may amend or update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be communicated by posting the revised Privacy Policy on this page. You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically for updates.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any provision herein, please refrain from using the Services. Continued use of the Services following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy shall constitute your acceptance of such changes.