Privacy Policy — PrivyPDF (iOS)

Last updated: February 2026

PrivyPDF is a private, offline-first PDF Q&A application for iOS. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how PrivyPDF handles—or does not handle—your data.

1. Core Principles

Offline-first: Your PDF documents, vector indexes, and chat history are stored locally on your device.
No data collection: We do not collect, transmit, or store any of your personal data on our servers.
No tracking: We do not use any analytics, tracking, or advertising SDKs.

2. Data Storage

Local Storage

PrivyPDF stores the following data locally on your iPhone or iPad:

Documents: PDF files you import into the app.
Vector Indexes: Local embeddings generated from your documents for search and production of answers.
Chat History: All questions and answers exchanged with the AI.
App settings: Preferences such as theme selection, Ollama server URL, and model configurations.

All of the above is saved in the app's sandboxed storage on your device, accessible only to this app.

3. AI Processing & Privacy

PrivyPDF uses Local Large Language Models (LLMs) to answer your questions.

Local Network Only: The app connects to an Ollama instance running on your local network (e.g., your Mac or Linux server) via a LAN address you configure (e.g., http://192.168.1.x:11434).
No Cloud Processing: Your documents and questions are sent exclusively to your self-hosted Ollama instance. No data is sent to any external AI services (like OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google) or cloud endpoints.

Network Requests

PrivyPDF makes the following network requests:

Ollama Connection: Requests to your configured local Ollama server to generate embeddings (for search) and chat responses.
No other requests: The app does not connect to the internet for any other purpose.

4. What We Do Not Do

We do not collect usage data or analytics
We do not sell or share data with third parties
We do not track your behavior
We do not require registration or login
We do not use ads or third-party SDKs

5. Third-Party Services

PrivyPDF does not integrate any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services. The PDF rendering and vector search logic run entirely locally.

6. Data Security

Because all data is stored locally, the security of your data depends on your device's security settings. We recommend:

Setting a strong passcode or Face ID / Touch ID
Keeping your iOS version up to date
Ensuring your local network is secure when connecting to Ollama

7. Children's Privacy

PrivyPDF is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Policy Changes

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated in-app or through other appropriate means.

9. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, please contact:

Developer: Ken Wang
Bundle ID (Free): com.kenelite.privypdf.free
Bundle ID (Pro): com.kenelite.privypdf.pro
GitHub: github.com/kenelite/PrivyPDFIOS