Introduction
ScanKit - PDF Document Scanner ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and disclosed by ScanKit.
This Privacy Policy applies to our application and its associated subdomains (collectively, our "Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you signify that you have read, understood, and agree to our collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.
Definitions and Key Terms
- Cookie: A small amount of data generated by a website and saved by your web browser. Used to identify your browser, provide analytics, and remember preferences.
- Company: When this policy mentions "Company," "we," "us," or "our," it refers to Pravin Paghdal, responsible for your information under this Privacy Policy.
- Country: Our home base, in this case, India.
- Customer: Refers to the company, organization or person that signs up to use the Service.
- Device: Any internet-connected device such as a phone, tablet, or computer used to access our Service.
- IP address: A number assigned to every device connected to the Internet, often used to identify the general location of the device.
- Personnel: Individuals employed by us or under contract to perform a service on our behalf.
- Personal Data: Any information that allows for the identification or identifiability of a natural person.
- Third-party service: Refers to advertisers, contest sponsors, and promotional partners who provide content or services.
What Information Do We Collect?
We collect information from you when you visit our service, register, place an order, or interact with our features.
- Camera Access: Required to scan documents using your device camera. Images are processed locally on your device and are never uploaded to any server.
- Photo Library Access: Required to import images from your photo library for creating PDFs or scanning documents from saved photos.
- Storage & Files Access: Required to save, manage, and export scanned PDF documents and files on your device.
- Usage Data: Non-personal information like device types and app usage patterns collected via Firebase Analytics.
On-Device Processing
ScanKit processes all your documents, images, and PDF files entirely on your device. No scanned documents, created PDFs, annotations, signatures, or any document content is ever transmitted to our servers or any third-party API. Your documents remain private and under your full control at all times.
Our OCR (Optical Character Recognition) functionality also operates entirely on-device, ensuring that the text extracted from your scanned documents is never sent externally.
Information from Third Parties
We receive some information from third parties when you contact us. For example, if you submit your email address to express interest, we may receive information from automated fraud detection services. We also occasionally collect information made publicly available on social media websites, which you can control through your privacy settings on those platforms.
Third-Party Services
Our app uses the following third-party services:
- Google Firebase Analytics: Used to collect anonymous usage data and app performance metrics to help us improve the app experience. Firebase may collect device identifiers and usage statistics.
- Google AdMob: Used to display advertisements within the app. AdMob may collect device information and use advertising identifiers to serve relevant ads. You can opt out of personalized ads through your device settings.
How Do We Use Your Information?
Any of the information we collect may be used in the following ways:
- To personalize your experience and respond to individual needs.
- To improve our service offerings based on your feedback.
- To improve customer service and support needs.
- To process transactions or provide requested features.
- To administer promotions, surveys, or other site features.
- To send periodic updates and system notifications.
Data Retention
We retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Security Measures
We implement physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard your information. We use Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology for transmitting sensitive data. However, neither people nor security systems are foolproof, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Sale of Business
We reserve the right to transfer information to a third party in the event of a sale, merger, or transfer of assets, provided the third party agrees to adhere to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Affiliates
We may disclose information to our Corporate Affiliates (entities that control, are controlled by, or are under common control with us), who will treat your information in accordance with this policy.
Governing Law
The laws of India, excluding its conflicts of law rules, shall govern this Agreement and your use of our Service.
GDPR & EEA Residents
For EEA residents, we explain how and why data is collected and protected under GDPR. You have the right to access, update, retrieve, and remove your personal data. We process data in a fair, legal, and transparent way.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CalOPPA)
California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to equal service, and the right to request deletion of their data. We do not sell our users' Personal Information.
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and become aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data without your consent, please contact us so we can take steps to remove such information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: pravinpaghdal24@gmail.com