Privacy Policy

Introduction

Alvar Solutions LLC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website or use our software products.

Our Software Philosophy

Our desktop applications, including the Local PDF Combiner, are designed with privacy as a core principle. These applications run entirely on your local machine and do not transmit, upload, or share your files or document content with our servers or any third parties.

Information We Collect

Website Analytics

When you visit our website, we may collect standard analytics data, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• General geographic location (country/region level)

This information is collected through standard web server logs and may include third-party analytics services. No personally identifiable information is intentionally collected through these means.

Desktop Software Usage

Our desktop applications operate offline. We do not collect, transmit, or store any of your files, documents, or file content. All processing occurs locally on your device. We may collect anonymous usage statistics (such as feature usage counts) to improve our software, but these statistics do not include any document content or personally identifiable information.

Contact Communications

If you contact us via email, we will collect your email address and any information you provide in your message. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.

How We Use Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• To improve our website and user experience
• To analyze usage patterns and optimize our software
• To respond to customer inquiries and support requests
• To detect and prevent technical issues or security threats

Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• With service providers who assist in website hosting or analytics (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• When required by law or to respond to legal processes
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. 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.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to opt-out of certain data collection practices

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]