Privacy Policy for Smart PDF Scanner
Last updated: June 2, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Smart PDF Scanner ("we", "our", or "the app")
handles information when you use our Android application.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Camera Access
The app requests access to your device camera solely to scan physical documents.
No photos or videos are stored outside of your device. Images are processed
locally on your device to detect document edges and produce scans.
Advertising
The app uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect and
use data to provide personalized ads, including:
- Device advertising ID
- IP address
- General location (country/region)
- App usage data
This data is collected by Google, not by us. You can opt out of personalized
ads in your device settings under Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization.
For more information on how Google uses data from apps that use its advertising
services, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
2. DATA STORAGE
All scanned documents and PDF files are saved exclusively on your device's
local storage. We do not upload, transmit, or store any of your documents
or scanned images on external servers.
We do not operate any servers or databases that store your personal data.
3. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
The app integrates the following third-party services:
- Google AdMob (advertising) — Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google ML Kit (document scanning, on-device processing only)
- Google Play Services
4. PERMISSIONS
Camera: Required to scan documents. The app cannot function without it.
Storage (if applicable): Used to save PDF files to your device.
5. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
This app does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
The app is rated "Everyone" and contains no content directed at children.
6. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected
by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
7. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Email: moritzbattig@outlook.com