Privacy Policy

At CamScan, we are dedicated to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application designed for scanning, managing, and organizing PDF files and documents.

By using CamScan, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Please read it carefully to understand how your data is handled.

Information We Collect

We collect information to provide essential features, improve app performance, and enhance user experience.

1. Personal Information

We collect personal details when you create an account, such as:

Your name and email address
Account credentials and profile information

2. Document & Media Information

When using CamScan's scanning features, we may collect:

Scanned PDFs and imported images
Document metadata such as titles, timestamps, or tags you apply
File sizes, formats, and processing logs

3. Tracking Technologies

We use local storage, and similar tools to remember your preferences, improve performance, and analyze usage.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for purposes including:

App functionality: Processing scans, saving documents, and managing your files.
Personalization: Improving scanning accuracy and customizing features.
App improvement: Fixing bugs, optimizing features, and enhancing performance.
Communication: Sending updates, support responses, and optional promotional messages.
Security: Protecting user data, preventing misuse, and complying with regulations.

Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process your personal data based on your consent, legitimate interests (such as improving security and app quality), and compliance with legal obligations.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share limited data under the following conditions:

Service Providers: Cloud hosting, analytics, storage providers-under strict confidentiality.
Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect safety and rights.
Business Transfers: In mergers or acquisitions, following privacy commitments.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security practices such as encrypted storage, secure servers, and access controls to protect your data.

While we strive for strong protection, no method is fully secure.

Data Retention

Data is stored as long as needed to provide app functionality. When your account is deleted, associated data is removed unless legally required to retain it.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may:

Request access to your data
Request corrections or deletion
Request restrictions on data use
Withdraw consent for optional processing
Opt out of marketing messages

Children's Privacy

CamScan is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. Contact us if such data was provided.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside your country. We use safeguards such as encryption and contractual protections to ensure safety.

Third-Party Links

The app may contain links to external websites or services not controlled by CamScan. Their privacy policies apply.

Permissions Required

CamScan requests the following permissions:

Camera: To capture document images for scanning.
Gallery Access: To import existing images and documents.
Internet: For cloud sync and updates.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in features, technology, or legal requirements. You will be notified of major updates.