1. Introduction

Welcome to Pedfs ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our PDF data extraction service.

By using Pedfs, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.

2. Data Processor — Manus AI

By using Pedfs, you consent to your data being processed by Manus AI. Manus AI's own privacy policy and terms of service also apply to the processing of your data. We encourage you to review Manus AI's policies at manus.im.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account (name, email address)
• Make a payment (billing information processed by Stripe)
• Contact us for support (name, email, message content)
• Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications

3.2 PDF Files and Extracted Data

When you upload PDF files to our service:

• Your PDF files are temporarily stored on Manus AI's secure cloud infrastructure
• Manus AI's AI services extract structured data from your PDFs
• Extracted data is stored in databases managed by Manus AI
• All uploaded PDF files are automatically deleted after 24 hours
• Extracted data remains in your account until you delete it

3.3 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent)
• Device information (device type, operating system)
• Usage data (features used, actions taken)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

4. How We Use Your Information

We and our data processor (Manus AI) use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide, operate, and maintain our PDF extraction service
• Account Management: To create and manage your account, process payments, and track usage
• AI Processing: To extract structured data from your PDF files using AI technology provided by Manus AI
• Communication: To send you service updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our service quality
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We share your information with the following parties:

5.1 Manus AI (Primary Data Processor)

As the infrastructure provider and data processor for Pedfs, Manus AI receives and processes all data submitted through our Service. This includes your personal information, uploaded files, extracted data, and usage information. Manus AI processes this data solely to provide and maintain the Pedfs service.

5.2 Other Service Providers

We also share information with the following third-party service providers:

• Stripe: Payment processing (subject to Stripe's privacy policy)
• Email Service Providers: Transactional and marketing emails

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas, or government agencies).

5.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

6. Data Security

We and Manus AI implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS. Data at rest is protected with AES-256 encryption.
• Secure Storage: PDF files are stored on Manus AI's encrypted cloud infrastructure with restricted access
• Automatic Deletion: All uploaded PDF files are automatically deleted after 24 hours
• Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to user data
• Certifications: Manus AI maintains SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and ISO 27701 certifications (trust.manus.im)
• Penetration Testing: Regular security assessments and penetration testing are conducted on Manus AI's infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for different periods depending on the type of data. All data is stored on Manus AI's infrastructure:

• PDF Files: Automatically deleted after 24 hours
• Extracted Data: Retained in your account until you delete it or close your account
• Account Information: Retained for as long as your account is active
• Payment Records: Retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance
• Usage Logs: Retained for up to 90 days for security and analytics

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing your information
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where we rely on consent to process your data

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and service functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our service
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our service.

10. Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact Manus AI at help.manus.im immediately.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence through Manus AI's global infrastructure. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

13. Dispute Resolution and Complaints

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices:

16. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to be informed about data collection and use
• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling

Our legal basis for processing your data includes: consent, contract performance, legal obligations, and legitimate interests. To exercise any of these rights, please contact Manus AI at help.manus.im. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

17. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
• Right to request deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, please contact Manus AI at help.manus.im.