Privacy Policy for DocuVault

Effective Date: August 14, 2026

DocuVault ("we", "our", or "the App") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you use the DocuVault mobile application.

By using DocuVault, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

DocuVault is designed to provide document scanning, OCR, PDF, and related tools while processing information primarily on your device.

DocuVault does not require you to create an account or provide personal information such as your name, phone number, or email address to use its core features.

Camera

DocuVault may request access to your device camera when you choose to use features such as:

Camera access is used only for the feature you choose to use.

Photos and Images

DocuVault may request access to photos or images when you choose to import them into the application.

Imported images may be used for:

DocuVault does not require continuous access to your photo library.

2. Documents and Files

Documents, images, PDFs, and other content that you create or import using DocuVault are primarily processed and stored locally on your device.

The application may store documents and related metadata in its local application storage so that you can access, view, rename, manage, or delete them later.

DocuVault does not intentionally upload your documents or files to a developer-operated cloud server.

3. OCR and Text Recognition

DocuVault provides Optical Character Recognition (OCR) functionality for extracting text from scanned or imported images.

Extracted text can be:

OCR functionality is provided using Google ML Kit text recognition technology integrated into the application.

The application does not intentionally collect or store extracted text on developer-operated servers.

4. QR Codes and Barcodes

DocuVault allows you to scan QR codes and barcodes using the device camera.

The scanning feature processes the information contained in the scanned code to provide the result within the application.

DocuVault does not intentionally upload scanned QR codes or barcode information to a developer-operated server.

If you choose to open a URL or other external content obtained from a QR code, that external website or service may have its own privacy policy and data practices.

5. PDF Creation and Viewing

DocuVault allows you to create and manage PDF documents.

PDF functionality may include:

PDF documents created through the application are stored within the application's local storage unless you choose to share them with another application or service.

6. Saved Text

When you choose to save extracted text, DocuVault stores the saved text locally within the application's storage.

Saved text can be viewed, copied, and deleted through the application's OCR & Text section.

The saved text is not intentionally uploaded to a developer-operated server.

7. Sharing

DocuVault provides sharing functionality for documents, extracted text, and other supported content.

Sharing occurs only when you choose to initiate a sharing action.

When content is shared with another application, website, or service, that third party may process the shared information according to its own privacy policy.

DocuVault does not control how third-party applications handle information after you choose to share it.

8. External Links

DocuVault may open external URLs when you choose to access supported links.

External websites and services are not controlled by DocuVault. Their privacy practices are governed by their respective privacy policies.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any external service you choose to use.

9. Third-Party Technologies

DocuVault uses third-party libraries and technologies to provide its functionality.

These may include:

These technologies are integrated to provide the application's document, OCR, scanning, PDF, image, storage, and sharing features.

DocuVault does not intentionally use these technologies to collect your personal documents for the developer's own purposes.

10. Personal Information

DocuVault does not require an account or registration for its core functionality.

The application does not intentionally collect information such as:

through an account-registration system.

11. Data Security

DocuVault is designed to keep documents, images, PDFs, and saved OCR text within the application's local storage on your device.

However, no electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

You are responsible for maintaining backups of important documents and for protecting access to your device.

12. Permissions

Depending on the features you use, DocuVault may request permissions such as:

Permissions are used only for the functionality that requires them.

You can manage or revoke permissions through your device's settings.

13. Children's Privacy

DocuVault is not specifically directed toward children.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through the application.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us using the contact information below.

14. Data Deletion

You can delete documents and saved OCR text using the deletion features provided within DocuVault.

You can also remove the application from your device, which may remove locally stored application data depending on your device and operating system.

Because documents and saved text are primarily stored locally, we do not maintain a developer-operated server containing your saved documents or OCR text.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to DocuVault, its features, or applicable requirements.

Any updated version will be published at the Privacy Policy URL associated with the application.

We recommend reviewing this page periodically for changes.

16. Contact Us

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

Email: vermadipu39@gmail.com