Data protection declaration | pdf reader and editor by Ermias Simon

1. Accountable person

Responsible for data processing on this website and, as far as follows described in connection with my apps is:

Ermias Simon
Hellmuth-Hirth-Weg 23
90411 Nuremberg
Germany
Email: ermias.simon@pdfsreader.com

2. General instructions for data processing

I take the protection of personal data seriously. Personal data are all Information by which a natural person directly or indirectly identifies can be, for example, name, e-mail address, IP address, device information or usage data.

This data protection declaration informs about what data when visiting this website, can be processed when contacting me and when using my apps.

The processing of personal data takes place only insofar as this is necessary for the provision of the website, to distribute my apps, to answer inquiries, to fulfill the contract, to technical security or due to legal obligations.

3. Hosting of the website by united domains

This website is hosted by the following provider:

united-domains
Gautinger Straße 10
82319 Starnberg
Germany

When this website is accessed, united domains processes technically necessary server data. These may include, in particular:

IP address of the visitor,
the date and time of access;
domain or target domain,
the request method used,
Referrer, i.e. the previously visited page,
technical connection data.

These data are processed by the hosting provider so that the website is technically delivered, can be operated in a stable manner and protected against attacks, abuse and interference.

According to united domains, the data collected in the Apache log format is Security reasons stored for 14 days and then deleted.

The legal basis for this processing is art. 6 par. 1 lit. f DSGVO. My rightful Interest lies in the secure, stable and error-free provision of my website. As far as the processing is necessary for the fulfillment of a hosting contract, in addition Art. 6 para 1 lit. b DSGVO are relevant.

With united domains, there is or becomes a contract for order processing in accordance with art. 28 DSGVO completed.

4. Access data and server logfiles

When visiting this website, technical access data is automatically processed. These may include:

IP address,
the date and time of access;
browser type and browser version,
operating system used,
pages called,
referrer URL,
volume of data transmitted,
Report of successful or incorrect search.

This data is not used to personally evaluate individual visitors. They serve technical provision, security and error analysis.

The legal basis is Art. 6 par. 1 lit. f DSGVO. The legitimate interest consists in the technical security and functionality of the website.

5. Contact details

If users contact me by e-mail or via other contact options, I process the submitted information, for example:

name, if any,
e-mail address,
content of the message,
time of request;
technical metadata of communication,
Annexes, where appropriate.

These data are processed to answer the request, provide support or pre-contractual or contractual communication.

The legal basis is Art. 6 par. 1 lit. b DSGVO, as far as the request with a contract or an contract initiation. In other cases, the legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO. The legitimate interest lies in answering questions properly.

Requests will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary, provided there are no legal storage obligations.

6. App sales through this website

This website serves for distribution, advertising or information about my app "pdf reader and editor by Ermias Simon" and other offers.

Depending on the type of distribution, personal data may be processed, for example:

name,
e-mail address,
order dates,
payment status;
Licence data,
accounting data,
customer number or order number,
Support data.

This data is processed to enable app purchases, downloads, licenses, updates, support and Enable customer communication.

The legal basis is Art. 6 par. 1 lit. b DSGVO, insofar as the processing for the execution of a contract or pre-contractual measures are necessary.

If data is kept for tax, commercial or accounting reasons the processing takes place on the basis of art. 6 par. 1 lit. c DSGVO.

7. Payment processing

If via this website or via connected platforms paid apps, licenses or digital products are purchased, payment data can be processed.

Depending on the payment method or platform used, the following data may be processed:

name,
accounting data,
e-mail address,
the amount of the payment;
payment status;
transaction number,
order number,
payment providers;
Date and time of purchase.

Payment data is processed to process the purchase, assign payments, invoices to create and fulfill legal obligations.

The legal basis is Art. 6 par. 1 lit. b DSGVO for the execution of the contract and art. 6 par. 1 lit. c DSGVO for legal storage obligations.

If external payment providers are used, they process data under their own responsibility or as a service provider. The applicable data protection information of the payment provider must also be observed.

8. Use of the Apps

Depending on the function, my apps can access certain areas or functions of the device needed. These accesses are only made so that the app can fulfill its intended purpose.

Depending on the app, the following technical data or permissions may be affected:

access to the device,
access to the local file manager,
storing and opening files,
access to the camera,
Access to printers on the local home network,
access to local network functions,
technical equipment information;
operating system information,
App version,
Error messages or crash reports, if such functions are installed.

As far as these accesses are made exclusively locally on the user's device, the data Basically not transferred to me. A transfer to me takes place only if this is technically the user actively transmits data, requests support or uses an online function.

The legal basis for technically necessary processing is art. 6 par. 1 lit. b DSGVO, as far as the processing is necessary to provide the app function. As far as technical security- or error data can be processed, art. 6 par. 1 lit. f DSGVO be relevant.

9. Access to printers in the home network

Some of my apps may include the function of finding printers nearby or in the local home network.

To do this, the app can search for available printers locally on the network. Technically, the following can be processed:

local area network equipment;
local IP addresses in the home network,
device names of printers,
printer status;
network connection information.

This processing serves exclusively to display printers available to the user and Provide printing functions within the app.

The processing is basically done locally on the device or in the local network of the user. A transmission of this local network data to me does not take place unless a separate online function used or no support request is sent with such data.

The legal basis is Art. 6 par. 1 lit. b DSGVO, since the processing is necessary to the printing function desired by the user.

10. Access to the camera

Some of my apps may need access to the device’s camera if the user has a You want to use camera function within the app.

For example, camera access may be required to:

take a photograph;
collect a document;
use an image in the app,
execute an app function with camera input.

Access to the camera is only possible if the user has the authorization via the operating system. or actively uses the camera function.

The camera recordings are generally processed locally on the device, unless a separate Upload, cloud, support or sharing functions are used.

The legal basis is Art. 6 par. 1 lit. b DSGVO, as far as the camera access for use of the desired App function is required. If the operating system requires an explicit authorization, This permission is managed via the system settings of the respective device.

11. Access local file manager and save files

Some of my apps require access to the local file manager or storage of the device, so that users can open, edit, save, export or install files.

Depending on the use, the following can be processed:

file name,
file path,
file type,
file size,
locally selected documents,
locally stored app files,
export files,
temporary work files.

This processing is necessary for the app to open, edit, save or export files.

The processing is basically done locally on the user's device. A transmission to me does not take place, if the user does not actively submit the file, uses a cloud function or sends the file as part of a support request.

The legal basis is Art. 6 par. 1 lit. b DSGVO.

12. Advertising

Currently, only I, some or every advertisement, adapted to the interests known to me of my buyers and users by purchasing my offers, my advertising.

This may change in the future.

I do not currently use any tracking or analysis cookies.

13. Access to the device for installation and functionality

In order for apps to be installed, started and used, technically necessary accesses are Required on the equipment. These may include:

installation data,
operating system information,
App version,
instrument model,
memory access,
local app data,
technical configuration data.

These accesses are used solely to deploy, launch, and store, update and keep functional.

The legal basis is Art. 6 par. 1 lit. b DSGVO.

Insofar as information is stored or read out on the terminal device which is intended for use of the expressly desired app function are absolutely necessary, this is done according to § 25 Abs. 2 TDDDG without additional consent.

14. No unnecessary sharing of local app data

Local data that arises when using the app is generally not transferred to me, if this is not necessary for the respective app function.

In particular, locally selected files, camera content or home network data are not automatically sent to me, except:

the user deliberately uses an online, upload or synchronization function,
the user sends me data as part of a support request,
a legal obligation requires processing,
the transmission is technically necessary for an explicitly desired function.

15. Cookies and similar technologies on the website

This website does not use cookies, analysis tools and advertising trackers.

When accessing the website, only the IP address and other technically necessary server log information stored to the extent necessary for the provision, security and Stability of the website is necessary.

The legal basis is Art. 6 par. 1 lit. f DSGVO.

16. No automated decision-making

Automated decision-making, including profiling in the sense of art. 22 DSGVO does not take place.

17. Recipients of personal data

Depending on the use, personal data may be transferred to the following recipients or categories of recipients:

hosting providers, in particular united domains,
payment service providers;
App store or distribution platforms,
e-mail and communications providers;
tax advisors or accounting service providers;
public authorities, courts or other public bodies where there is a legal obligation.

A transfer of personal data takes place only if this is necessary for the execution of the contract, there is a legal obligation, a legitimate interest exists or the user has consented.

18. Third country transfers

A transfer of personal data to countries outside the European Union or European Economic Area only takes place if this is necessary for the provision of services used, an adequate level of data protection exists or suitable guarantees are provided in accordance with the DSGVO.

If services are used by providers outside the EU/EEA, users will be informed about separately informed as necessary.

19 Storage time

Personal data will only be stored for as long as is necessary for the respective purposes.

In particular, the following principles shall apply:

Server log files at the hosting provider united-domains are stored for 14 days.
Contact requests are stored as long as this is necessary for processing.
Contract and order data are stored as long as this is necessary for the execution of the contract and legal storage obligations.
Invoice and accounting data are stored in accordance with the legal storage obligations.
Local app data generally remains on the user’s device, provided they are not actively transmitted or processed online.

After termination of the purpose or expiration of statutory retention periods, personal data will be deleted or blocked.

20. Rights of data subjects

According to the DSGVO, data subjects have in particular the following rights:

the right of access;
the right to rectification;
the right of cancellation;
the right to restriction of processing;
the right to data portability;
the right to object to certain processing operations;
the right of withdrawal of a given consent;
Right to complain to a data protection supervisory authority.

For the exercise of these rights, the above-mentioned contact address may be used.

21. Withdrawal of consent

If processing is based on consent, this consent can be effective at any time. be revoked for the future.

The lawfulness of the processing until revocation remains unaffected.

A revocation can be made, for example, by e-mail to the above-mentioned contact address or, if available, via the settings of the website, app or the respective operating system.

22. Right of appeal

As far as personal data based on art. 6 par. 1 lit. f DSGVO are processed, data subjects have the right, for reasons arising from their particular situation, to: to object to this processing at any time.

If an objection is filed, the personal data concerned will no longer be processed, unless there are compelling legitimate grounds for processing or processing: serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.

23. Right of appeal to a supervisory authority

Data subjects have the right to complain to a data protection supervisory authority.

In particular, the data protection supervisory authority of the federal state in which the controller has his seat may be responsible.

For Bavaria this is regular:

Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision
Promenade 18
91522 Ansbach
Germany
Website: www.lda.bayern.de

24. Obligation to provide data

The provision of certain personal data may be necessary to provide the Website, Processing app purchases, managing licenses, providing support or fulfilling legal obligations.

Without this data, certain functions, purchases, downloads, support services or app functions may may not be provided.

The use of certain app permissions, for example camera, file manager or printer search in the home network, is only necessary if the user wants to use the respective function.

25. Security

I take appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent personal data from being lost, protect misuse, unauthorized access, alteration or disclosure.

The security of the processing also depends on the devices used, operating systems, App permissions and networks of users.

26. Changes to this data protection declaration

I reserve the right to adapt this privacy policy if legal requirements, change technical functions, services used or the type of data processing.

Status: 10.06.2026