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Privacy Policy for Scanley - Food & Nutrition Scanner
Privacy Policy for Scanley - Food & Nutrition Scanner
Last Updated: April 11, 2026
Arknox Technology ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Scanley mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App.
1. Information We Collect
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
1.1 Information You Provide
Camera Access: We access your device camera solely for scanning product barcodes. No photos are stored on our servers.
Search Queries: Product search terms you enter in the app.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
Device Information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers.
Usage Data: App features used, session duration, crash reports.
Barcode Data: Barcode numbers scanned (used only to fetch product information).
1.3 Third-Party Data
1.3 Third-Party Data
Open Food Facts API: Product information, nutritional data, ingredients, and images are retrieved from Open Food Facts database.
AI Analysis Data: Nutritional data is sent to OpenRouter and Hugging Face APIs for AI-powered analysis and insights.
2. How We Use Your Information
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
Scan barcodes and retrieve product information
Display nutritional facts and ingredient details
Generate AI-powered health insights and recommendations
Improve app performance and user experience
Analyze app usage patterns and fix bugs
Provide customer support
3. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services
3. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services
3.1 Third-Party APIs
3.1 Third-Party APIs
Open Food Facts: Barcode data is sent to retrieve product information (https://world.openfoodfacts.org)
OpenRouter API: Nutritional data is processed for AI analysis (https://openrouter.ai)
Hugging Face: AI models process data for insights generation (https://huggingface.co)
3.2 We Do Not Sell Your Data
3.2 We Do Not Sell Your Data
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
3.3 Legal Requirements
3.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
4. Data Storage and Security
4. Data Storage and Security
Local Storage: Scanned product history is stored locally on your device.
Cloud Storage: No personal data is stored on our servers.
Security Measures: We use industry-standard encryption for data transmission.
Data Retention: Local cache can be cleared anytime from app settings.
5. Permissions Required
5. Permissions Required
5.1 Camera Permission
5.1 Camera Permission
Required to scan product barcodes. You can deny this permission, but barcode scanning will not work.
5.2 Internet Permission
5.2 Internet Permission
Required to fetch product data from APIs and display nutritional information.
5.3 Storage Permission (Optional)
5.3 Storage Permission (Optional)
Used to cache product data for offline viewing.
6. Children's Privacy
6. Children's Privacy
Scanley is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
7. Your Data Rights
7. Your Data Rights
You have the right to:
Access: Request information about data we collect
Delete: Clear your local scan history from app settings
Opt-Out: Stop using the app to prevent further data collection
Update: Modify app permissions in device settings
8. Third-Party Links
8. Third-Party Links
Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services (Open Food Facts, OpenRouter, Hugging Face). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date.
10. Data Processing Locations
10. Data Processing Locations
Open Food Facts: Data processed globally
OpenRouter API: Data processed in the United States
Hugging Face: Data processed in the United States and Europe
11. Analytics and Crash Reporting
11. Analytics and Crash Reporting
We may use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or Firebase Analytics) to understand app usage patterns. These services collect anonymous usage data.
12. Contact Us
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Arknox Technology
Email: support@arknox.in
WhatsApp: +91-8787388949
Website: https://arknox.in
Address: Kishanganj, Bihar, India
13. Consent
13. Consent
By using Scanley, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
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