Privacy Policy for DocShield

Effective Date: 13-04-2025

DocShield (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a mobile application developed and operated by Lavandula Technologies Private Limited, located in Erode, Tamil Nadu, India.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use the DocShield mobile application.

1. Overview

DocShield is designed as a privacy-first application that helps users protect sensitive information in documents before sharing them.

Key Principle:
👉 We do NOT upload, store, or process your documents on any server.

All document processing happens locally on your device.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

DocShield is built to minimize data collection.

We do NOT collect, store, or transmit:

• Aadhaar numbers

• PAN numbers

• Bank details

• Salary information

• Passport or ID details

• Uploaded documents (images, PDFs)

• Any document content

👉 Your files never leave your device.

3. Information We May Collect

We may collect limited non-sensitive data to improve the app experience:

a. Basic Device Information

• Device type

• Operating system version

• App version

b. Usage Data (Optional)

• Feature usage (e.g., masking, watermarking)

• Crash logs

• Performance analytics

This data is:

• Non-personal

• Anonymous

• Used only for improving app performance

4. Permissions Used

DocShield may request the following permissions:

a. Storage / Media Access

Used to:

• Select documents (PDF/images)

• Save processed files

b. Camera Access

Used to:

• Capture documents directly from the app

👉 These permissions are used only for app functionality and not for data collection.

5. Data Processing

All document-related operations including:

• Masking sensitive information

• Redacting content

• Adding watermarks

• Converting to PDF

are performed:

👉 100% locally on your device

We do not:

• Upload files to cloud servers

• Store copies of your documents

• Access your files outside the app

6. Data Sharing

We do NOT share any user data with:

• Third parties

• Advertisers

• Government agencies (unless legally required)

Since we do not collect document data, there is nothing to share.

7. Security

We implement best practices to ensure security:

• Local-only processing

• No server storage of sensitive data

• Secure app architecture

However, users are responsible for:

• Safely storing exported documents

• Sharing documents only with trusted parties

8. User Responsibility

DocShield is a tool to help protect documents.

Users are responsible for:

• Verifying document accuracy before sharing

• Ensuring masked/redacted data meets their requirements

• Sharing full details only when legally required (e.g., official KYC)

9. Children’s Privacy

DocShield is not intended for use by children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect any data from children.

10. Third-Party Services

DocShield may use limited third-party services for:

• Analytics (e.g., crash reporting)

• Performance monitoring

These services:

• Do not have access to your documents

• Only receive anonymized technical data

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Changes will be:

• Updated within the app

• Reflected with a new “Effective Date”

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, you can contact us:

Lavandula Technologies Private Limited
Erode, Tamil Nadu, India

13. Consent

By using DocShield, you agree to this Privacy Policy.