Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

replusminus GmbH ("we", "us", "our") operates the Banana PDF application ("App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Banana is designed with privacy as a core principle - all document processing happens locally on your device.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

3. Information We Do NOT Collect

Banana is designed to protect your privacy. We want to be clear about what we do NOT do:

• No Document Upload: Your PDF documents are NEVER uploaded to our servers or any third-party servers. All processing happens locally on your Mac.
• No Document Content Access: We have no access to the content of your documents.
• No Cloud Storage: We do not store your documents in any cloud service.
• No Tracking: We do not track your document viewing habits or usage patterns within documents.
• No Third-Party Analytics: We do not use third-party analytics services that would collect your personal data.

4. Information We May Collect

We may collect limited information in the following circumstances:

4.1 App Store Information

When you download Banana from the Mac App Store, Apple may share certain information with us as part of their standard developer services, such as aggregate download statistics. This data is anonymized and does not identify you personally.

4.2 In-App Purchases

If you make in-app purchases, Apple processes the transaction. We receive only anonymized transaction identifiers to verify your purchases. We do not receive your payment information.

4.3 Support Communications

If you contact us for support, we may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as your email address and the content of your message. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.

4.4 Crash Reports (Optional)

If you opt-in to share crash reports through Apple's standard crash reporting system, we may receive anonymized crash data to help improve the App. This data does not contain document content or personally identifiable information.

5. How We Use Information

Any information we collect is used exclusively for:

• Providing and maintaining the App
• Verifying in-app purchases
• Responding to your support requests
• Improving the App's stability and performance
• Complying with legal obligations

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. We may disclose information only in the following circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental regulation
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users or the public
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with continued protection of your data

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect any personal information we process. However, since Banana processes documents locally on your device, the security of your documents depends primarily on your own device security practices.

We recommend:

• Keeping your macOS updated
• Using FileVault encryption on your Mac
• Using strong passwords
• Being cautious about sharing your device

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

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

• Right of Access: You can request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request restriction of processing
• Right to Data Portability: You can request transfer of your data
• Right to Object: You can object to processing of your data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@replusminus.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Data Retention

Since we do not collect your document data, there is no document data to retain. Any support communications are retained only as long as necessary to resolve your inquiry and for reasonable record-keeping purposes, typically no longer than 3 years.

10. Children's Privacy

Our App is not directed to children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

11. International Data Transfers

Since Banana processes all documents locally on your device, no document data is transferred internationally. Any limited personal data we may collect (e.g., support emails) is processed within the European Union.

12. 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.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

14. Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the EEA and believe we have not adequately addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.