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Privacy Policy

We care deeply about your privacy. This policy explains clearly and transparently how Cam Scanner handles your data.

📅 Effective Date: January 1, 2025  |  Last Updated: March 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Cam Scanner ("we," "our," or "us"). Your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy describes how Cam Scanner (the "App") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your personal information when you use our Android mobile application.

By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the App.


2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Documents & Scans: Images and documents you capture or import into the App. These are stored locally on your device and are never uploaded to our servers.
  • Signatures: Handwritten signatures you create within the App are stored locally on your device.
  • Invoice Data: Client details, line items, and financial information you enter when creating invoices are stored locally on your device.
  • App Preferences: Settings such as your selected theme, language, and notification preferences.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Anonymous usage statistics such as feature interactions and scan counts, used solely to improve the App experience.
  • Crash Reports: Crash logs and error diagnostics may be collected automatically to help us identify and fix technical issues.
  • Device Information: Device model, operating system version, and App version may be collected for compatibility and support purposes.

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

  • We do not collect the contents of your scanned documents.
  • We do not upload your documents, images, or OCR results to any external server.
  • We do not collect your name, email address, or any personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily contact our support team.
  • We do not sell your data to third parties.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain App functionality
  • Improve and optimize the App experience
  • Diagnose and fix bugs and crashes
  • Analyze feature usage patterns (in aggregate, anonymized form) to guide development
  • Process in-app purchases and subscriptions via Google Play Billing
  • Respond to support requests or feedback you submit to us

4. Local Storage & On-device Processing

Cam Scanner is designed with a privacy-first, local-first architecture. All document processing — including scanning, OCR text recognition (powered by Google ML Kit), PDF creation, and signature drawing — happens entirely on your device.

Your documents are stored in your device's local storage using Android's Room database and the standard file system. They are never transmitted to Cam Scanner's servers.

Files shared from the App use Android's FileProvider mechanism, which grants temporary, limited access to specific files only when you explicitly choose to share them.


5. Camera Permission

Cam Scanner requests access to your device's camera solely for the purpose of capturing document images. The App does not record video, stream camera feeds to any server, or access your camera in the background.

Camera access is declared as optional hardware — the App can still be installed on devices without a camera, though scanning functionality will be unavailable.


6. Third-Party Services

The App integrates the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

  • Google Play Billing (Google LLC): Used to process Premium subscriptions and in-app purchases. Google Privacy Policy →
  • Google ML Kit: On-device OCR processing. No data is sent to Google's servers during OCR; all processing occurs locally. ML Kit Terms →
  • Google Play In-App Review (Google LLC): Used to prompt users for an App Store review at appropriate moments. No personal data is shared with our servers during this process.
  • Coil (Image Loading Library): Open-source library used for efficient local image loading. No data is transmitted externally.

7. In-App Purchases & Subscriptions

Premium features are available through a subscription managed via Google Play Billing. We do not process payment card information directly — all payment transactions are handled securely by Google.

Subscription status is verified through Google Play's Billing API. We do not receive your full payment details; only a subscription entitlement status is communicated to the App.


8. Data Retention & Deletion

Since all your personal data (documents, signatures, invoices, preferences) is stored locally on your device, you have complete control over it at all times.

You can delete your data at any time by:

  • Deleting individual documents or folders within the App
  • Using the Storage Management screen within App Settings
  • Uninstalling the App, which removes all locally stored App data
  • Using your device's Settings > Apps > Cam Scanner > Clear Data

If you contact our support team, any correspondence we hold will be retained for up to 2 years for record-keeping purposes and then deleted.


9. Children's Privacy

Cam Scanner is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at the email address below and we will take steps to delete such information.


10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the limited data we process. This includes:

  • On-device storage using Android's secure file system and Room database encryption
  • FileProvider-based secure sharing that prevents unauthorized access to your files
  • ProGuard code obfuscation in release builds to protect the App's integrity
  • No transmission of document contents to external servers

No method of electronic storage or transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.


11. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: Object to certain types of data processing.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below. Because most data is stored locally on your device, you can exercise most of these rights directly through the App or your device settings.


12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of the App after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.


13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

  • Email: privacy@camscanner.app
  • App: Settings > About > Contact Support
  • Response Time: We aim to respond to all requests within 72 hours.