Scanley Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information We DON'T Collect

Information We May Collect

• Usage Analytics: Anonymous app usage statistics (crashes, feature usage)
• Purchase Information: Subscription status for Pro features (handled by Apple)
• Device Information: iOS version, device model for compatibility purposes

2. How Your Data Is Stored

3. Data Processing

Optical Character Recognition (OCR)

When you scan a document:

• The photo is processed locally on your device
• Text recognition happens using on-device AI technology
• Extracted text is stored locally in the app's secure database
• No images or text are sent to external servers

Search and Organization

Document search and categorization features:

• All search operations happen locally on your device
• Document categorization uses on-device intelligence
• No search queries or results are transmitted externally

4. Subscriptions and Payments

Scanley Pro subscriptions are processed through Apple's App Store:

• Payment processing is handled entirely by Apple
• We receive only subscription status information from Apple
• No payment card details are stored or accessed by Scanley
• Subscription management is done through your Apple ID settings

5. Analytics and Crash Reporting

To improve the app, we may collect anonymous usage data:

• App Performance: Crash reports and performance metrics
• Feature Usage: Which features are used most (no personal data)
• Device Information: iOS version and device type for compatibility

6. Data Sharing

The only data sharing occurs when:

• You explicitly share: When you use iOS share features to send a document
• Apple services: Anonymous analytics data may be shared with Apple for App Store optimization

7. Data Retention

• Document Data: Stored on your device until you delete the app or individual documents
• Analytics Data: Anonymized data may be retained for up to 2 years for improvement purposes
• Subscription Data: Managed by Apple according to their privacy policy

8. Your Rights and Control

You have complete control over your data:

• Delete Documents: Remove individual documents anytime within the app
• Delete All Data: Delete the app to remove all stored data
• Disable Analytics: Contact us to opt out of anonymous usage analytics
• Subscription Control: Manage through iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions

9. Security

Your data security is protected by:

• iOS Security: All data benefits from iOS's built-in encryption
• App Sandboxing: Data is isolated from other apps
• No Network Transmission: Documents never leave your device
• Secure Storage: Uses iOS secure storage APIs

10. Children's Privacy

Scanley is safe for users of all ages:

• No personal information collection
• No online features or chat
• All processing happens locally
• COPPA compliant due to privacy-first design

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify users of significant changes through app updates
• Maintain the privacy-first approach in any future versions

12. Contact Information

13. Legal Basis (GDPR)

For users in the European Union, our legal basis for processing is:

• Legitimate Interest: Providing core app functionality
• Consent: Optional analytics and improvement features
• Contract: Subscription service provision