Last Updated: February 12, 2025
TL;DR: Snap2Contacts is 100% offline. We don't collect, store, or transmit any of your data. Everything stays on your device.
Snap2Contacts ("we", "our", or "the app") is developed by Vidudala Santhoshkumar. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our Android mobile application.
We do not collect, store, transmit, or share any personal information. Specifically:
❌ No account registration or login credentials stored on our servers
❌ No contact information uploaded to the cloud
❌ No images uploaded or stored remotely
❌ No usage analytics or tracking
❌ No advertising identifiers
❌ No location data
❌ No device identifiers sent to servers
❌ No crash reports sent externally
Snap2Contacts processes everything locally on your device:
📷 Camera Permission: Used only to select images from your gallery for OCR scanning. No images are uploaded or stored by the app.
👤 Contacts Permission: Used only to save scanned contacts directly to your phone's native Contacts app. We do not access or read existing contacts.
🔒 Local Storage: Your profile, scan history, and app settings are saved locally on your device using Android SharedPreferences.
🤖 ML Kit OCR: Text recognition happens 100% offline using Google's on-device ML Kit library. No images are sent to Google servers.
The app requests the following Android permissions:
Why we need it: To allow you to select images from your device's gallery for OCR scanning
How we use it: Only to access the image picker. No photos are captured, stored, or transmitted.
Your control: You can revoke this permission anytime in Android Settings
Why we need it: To read images you select from your gallery
How we use it: Only to process the selected image for text recognition
Your control: You can revoke this permission anytime
Why we need it: To save scanned contacts directly to your phone's Contacts app
How we use it: Only to write new contacts. We never read or access your existing contacts.
Your control: You can revoke this permission anytime. The app will continue to work but won't be able to save contacts.
All data is stored locally on your device only:
📝 User Profile: Your name, email, and phone (saved locally in SharedPreferences)
📊 Scan History: List of previously scanned contacts (saved locally in SharedPreferences)
📈 Statistics: Total scans and contacts saved count (saved locally)
🗑️ Deletion: Uninstalling the app permanently deletes all this data from your device
The app uses the following third-party libraries:
Google ML Kit (Text Recognition): Processes images 100% offline on your device. No data sent to Google servers.
Android Jetpack Libraries: Standard Android UI and storage libraries. No data transmission.
We do not use any analytics, advertising, or tracking SDKs.
Snap2Contacts does not knowingly collect any information from children under 13. Since we don't collect any data at all, the app is safe for all ages. However, parental supervision is recommended for young children.
Since all data is stored locally on your device:
🔐 Your device's built-in security (PIN, fingerprint, encryption) protects your data
🛡️ We recommend keeping your device locked and updated
📱 Enable Android's device encryption for maximum security
You have complete control over your data:
Access: All your data is visible in the app (Profile and History screens)
Delete: Use the app's logout feature or uninstall the app to delete all data
Control: Revoke permissions anytime via Android Settings → Apps → Snap2Contacts → Permissions
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Snap2Contacts is committed to transparency. If you have technical questions about how the app works, you can review the source code or contact the developer directly.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the app, please contact:
Developer: Vidudala Santhoshkumar
Email: [your-email@example.com]
By using Snap2Contacts, you consent to this Privacy Policy. Since we don't collect any data, there's nothing to worry about! The app is designed with privacy as the top priority.
Summary:
✅ 100% offline processing
✅ Zero data collection
✅ No internet connection required
✅ No tracking or analytics
✅ No ads
✅ Complete privacy
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