Privacy Policy

1. Summary

2. Information We Process

Depending on how you use the app, DocScanner may process the following categories of information:

• Camera input when you capture document images using the in-app scanner.
• Files and images you select from your device through Android's file picker or gallery access flows.
• Generated content such as PDFs, exported images, OCR text files, merged files, split files, and compressed files created by the app.
• Basic file metadata such as display name, file size, modification date, MIME type, and page counts, used to show document lists and file details inside the app.
• Advertising-related data processed by Google AdMob when ads are requested and displayed.

The app's OCR functionality uses Google ML Kit On-Device Text Recognition. Based on the current implementation, OCR is intended to be performed on the device rather than by a cloud OCR service.

3. Permissions Used by the App

DocScanner may request or use the following Android permissions:

• Camera — used to scan and capture document images.
• Read storage / file access — used to open PDFs, images, and other supported files you choose to import or process.
• Write storage on older Android versions — used to save generated PDFs, images, and text outputs on legacy Android devices.
• Internet — used primarily for loading and serving ads through AdMob.
• Access network state — used to support ad loading and connectivity-aware ad behavior.

4. Advertising and AdMob

DocScanner displays banner ads and may display interstitial ads using Google Mobile Ads / AdMob. Ads may appear on app screens and may also be shown after certain successful actions such as save, export, merge, split, or compression flows.

When AdMob is used, Google and its partners may collect or process certain information such as device identifiers, advertising identifiers, IP address, approximate location derived from IP, app interactions, diagnostic information, and ad performance data, subject to Google's own policies and SDK behavior.

• Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Google Advertising Technologies: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
• AdMob / Partner Information: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543

Your use of the app means some data may be processed by Google for advertising purposes when ads are requested or displayed.

5. Third-Party Services

DocScanner currently relies on third-party Android libraries and services including:

• Google Mobile Ads (AdMob) for banner and interstitial advertising.
• Google ML Kit On-Device Text Recognition for OCR features.
• Android system storage and file APIs for file selection, document reading, and saving outputs.

These providers may have their own privacy policies and data handling practices. This Privacy Policy covers the app's own behavior and is not a substitute for third-party terms.

6. Document Storage and Retention

Documents and other outputs created by DocScanner are stored on your device. Based on the current implementation, generated files may be saved to locations such as:

• Documents/DocScanner
• Documents/DocScanner/Images

Files remain on your device until you delete them, uninstall the app, remove them manually, or clear app data where applicable. Some file access permissions may remain available if you grant persistent document access through Android's Storage Access Framework.

The app may list saved documents and display file metadata such as names, size, date modified, file type, and relative paths to help you manage your content.

7. File Sharing and Exports

The app may let you share files using Android's built-in share sheet and file-opening intents. When you choose to share or open a file, the app may provide a content URI through Android's secure file-sharing mechanisms so another app can access the selected file.

These actions happen only when you initiate them. Once shared with another app or service, that third party's own privacy practices will apply.

8. Children's Privacy

DocScanner is not specifically directed to children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a child has provided personal information through the app, please use the contact method listed below or the contact details provided on the app listing or repository page.

9. Security

The developer aims to use reasonable technical measures appropriate to an Android utility app. However, no method of device storage, local processing, or internet transmission is completely secure. You are responsible for protecting access to your device and the files stored on it.

10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect app changes, legal requirements, or advertising and SDK updates. When the policy changes, the updated version may be published at the same URL with a revised "Last updated" date.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact the app publisher using the contact details provided in the app store listing, on the GitHub repository, or on the page where this Privacy Policy is published.