Lenslate Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 22, 2026

Last Updated: May 22, 2026

Lenslate: Camera Tools ("we", "our", or "the App") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we handle user data, what permissions we require, and how your information is processed when you use our services.

By installing and using Lenslate: Camera Tools, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect and How We Use It

Lenslate is designed with a privacy first approach. The vast majority of our features operate entirely offline or process data in volatile memory, meaning data is permanently deleted immediately after the service is rendered.

Some of the App tools will allow the user to save data locally. (Check point 3)

Below is a detailed breakdown of how each tool handles data:

A. QR Code Recognition & URL Safety Scan

• How it works: The App uses the device's camera stream via CameraX to scan for QR codes. Every camera frame is analyzed locally on your device for immediate QR code detection. If a URL is detected, the App checks its security using the Google Safe Browsing API.

• Data Retention: Frame processing is strictly local and temporary. The App does not record or save video frames.

• Third-Party Processing: To check URL safety, the scanned URL string is transmitted to the Google Safe Browsing API. Google does not link this check to your personal identity, but it processes the URL to maintain its database of unsafe resources.

B. Text Recognition & Cloud Translation

• How it works: When you take a photo to recognize text, the image data is sent to the Google Cloud Vision API to extract and highlight text. If you choose to translate the text, the extracted string is sent to the Google Cloud Translation API.

• Data Retention: The App does not store your photos or text strings on any permanent server. Data is deleted permanently immediately after the text is highlighted or translated in the App UI.

• Third-Party Processing: The photo and text are sent securely to Google Cloud services. See Section 4 for detailed information on how Google handles this data.

C. Landmark Recognition & Wikipedia Information

• How it works: When you take a photo of a landmark, the image is analyzed via the Google Cloud Vision API to identify the location. If a landmark is found, the App uses the Wikipedia API to fetch informational articles.

• Data Retention: Images are used solely for the real-time identification request and are completely destroyed right after the results are returned.

• Third-Party Processing: The photo is transmitted to Google Cloud Vision API. The text query containing the name of the landmark is sent to Wikipedia.

D. Image Search & AI Overview

• How it works: When using the search tool, the photo taken by the user (along with an optional text query) is transmitted to SerpApi to query search engines and fetch relevant web results and AI overviews.

• Data Retention: To provide a convenient user experience, the App stores the data of your last search locally on your device. You can delete this local history at any inside the App settings. On our end, data transmitted to provide the live search is deleted permanently immediately after the results are delivered.

• Third-Party Processing: Photos and text queries are processed via SerpApi.

E. Document Scanner and Manager

• How it works: The App utilizes Google Play Services (GmsDocumentScanner) to enable document scanning.

• Data Retention: This entire process is 100% offline. All scanned documents, cropped images, and saved PDF files are stored strictly in your device's local app storage.

• User Control: We have no access to your documents. You can delete or share your saved documents across multiple platforms at any time. Deleting a document from the manager removes it permanently from your device.

2. Device Permissions Required

To provide its core functions, the App requires the following system permissions. We only request these permissions incrementally when needed:

• Camera Permission (android.permission.CAMERA): Required by CameraX and GmsDocumentScanner to preview the camera stream, detect QR codes, and capture images for text/landmark recognition and document scanning.

• Internet Permission (android.permission.INTERNET): Required to communicate with the cloud APIs (Google Cloud, SerpApi, Wikipedia) to perform translations, safety scans, landmark queries, and image searches.

3. Data Retention Summary

• Cloud Data: 0 days. All image data and text queries sent to our cloud providers are used live and deleted immediately after servicing your request.

• Local Data: The App stores the last search query and your scanned documents locally. This data remains on your device until you manually delete it or uninstall the App.

4. Deep Dive: Third-Party API Providers & Data Management

Because Lenslate utilizes external infrastructure to run advanced AI features, certain data must be securely handled by our API providers. These providers treat your content as enterprise data, meaning they do not sell your photos/texts, nor do they use them to target advertisements.

Here is how each provider handles your data along with their official documentation links:

Google Cloud (Vision API & Translation API)

When images or text strings are sent to Google Cloud Vision and Translation APIs, the data is processed securely in-memory.

• Data Privacy Commitment: Google does not claim ownership of your content. Google does not use the images or text you send to train or improve its machine-learning models.

• Retention: For real-time, immediate response operations, the data is held briefly in volatile memory and is not persisted to disk.

• Official Privacy Documents:

  • Google Cloud Vision Data Usage FAQ

  • Google Cloud Translation Data Usage FAQ

  • Google Cloud Enterprise Privacy Commitments

Google Safe Browsing API

The Safe Browsing API processes URLs to determine if they redirect to known phishing or malware sites.

• Retention: Google may temporarily log anonymized cryptographic hashes of URLs or certain raw URL metadata to maintain, protect, and improve its global database of unsafe web resources.

• Official Privacy Documents:

  • Google Safe Browsing Terms of Service

  • Google Privacy Policy

SerpApi (Search API)

SerpApi parses search results on our behalf when you use the visual search engine feature.

• Retention: Under their service provider terms, data shared (images/queries) is processed solely to execute the requested search query. They operate under strict encryption for data in transit.

• Official Privacy Documents:

  • SerpApi Privacy Policy & Legal Docs

Wikipedia API

When looking up landmark data, a simple text query of the landmark name is sent to Wikipedia. No images or personal identifier data are passed.

• Official Privacy Documents:

  • Wikimedia Foundation Privacy Policy

5. Children's Privacy

Lenslate: Camera Tools does not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under the age of 13. Since all processing is ephemeral (temporary) and does not gather user accounts or identifying indicators, the App is inherently safe for general audiences.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. You are advised to review this policy periodically for any changes.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about this Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at:

• Email: giovannidosa92@gmail.com