Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how AppMaven Studio ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and shares information when you use Smart Scanner (the "App"), a mobile application for scanning documents, generating PDFs, extracting text with OCR, adding annotations, and sharing files.

If you use the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Smart Scanner is provided by AppMaven Studio through the website https://appmavenstudio.com/. We are responsible for the operation of the App and for this Privacy Policy.

2. Summary

• Your scanned documents, generated PDFs, OCR text, annotations, and signatures are primarily processed and stored locally on your device.
• We do not upload the contents of your documents to our own servers as part of the normal use of the App.
• If advertising is enabled in your version of the App, third-party advertising services such as Google AdMob may collect limited technical and advertising-related information.
• If in-app purchases are enabled, Google Play Billing may process purchase-related information.
• If you choose to share a document, the document is shared only through the app or service you select.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information Processed Locally on Your Device

The App may process and store the following information locally on your device:

• Scanned document images
• Generated PDF files
• OCR-extracted text
• Searchable PDF text layers
• Annotation data, including watermark text and handwritten signatures
• File names, page counts, timestamps, and other document metadata
• App settings, such as local preferences and premium status flags

3.2 Information We Do Not Intentionally Collect on Our Own Servers

We do not require you to create an account to use the App. We do not intentionally collect or store your document contents, OCR text, signatures, or annotations on our own servers during normal use of the App.

3.3 Information Collected by Third Parties

Depending on the version of the App and the features enabled, third-party services may collect certain information directly from your device or through their own SDKs.

These services may include:

• Google AdMob for advertising
• Google User Messaging Platform (UMP) for consent management
• Google Play Billing for in-app purchases
• Google Play Services / Google ML Kit for supported device capabilities and on-device text recognition

4. How We Use Information

We use information to:

• Scan, crop, store, and manage documents
• Create PDF files
• Extract text using on-device OCR
• Generate searchable PDFs
• Add and render annotations, including watermarks and signatures
• Let you rename, organize, delete, and share documents
• Show advertising, where applicable
• Process and restore premium purchases, where applicable
• Remember your app preferences and consent choices
• Maintain app functionality, security, and compatibility

5. Document Processing, OCR, and Local Storage

Smart Scanner is designed so that the core document workflow happens locally on your device. Your document contents are not uploaded to AppMaven Studio servers as part of these features.

However, if you choose to share a document, export a file, or back up files using third-party tools, then those actions are controlled by the destination app or service you choose.

6. Advertising

Some versions of the App may display ads. If ads are enabled, the App may use Google AdMob and may request your consent where required by law. Google and its partners may process advertising-related data.

7. In-App Purchases

If purchases are enabled, they are processed through Google Play Billing. We do not receive your full payment card information.

8. Permissions

The App may request permissions such as:

• Camera: to scan documents or ID cards
• Photos / Media / Files / Storage access: to save, open, export, or share scanned files
• Internet access: for ads, consent flows, and billing

9. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information or your document contents. We may share limited information only with service providers like Google AdMob or when required by law.

10. Data Retention

Documents and generated files generally remain on your device until you delete them. If you uninstall the App or clear its data, locally stored information may be removed.

11. Data Security

We design the App so that sensitive document processing stays local to your device. You are responsible for protecting access to your device using security features like PIN or biometrics.

12. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

13. International Data Transfers

Third-party services like Google AdMob may process data in countries other than your own, governed by their own privacy policies.

14. Your Choices and Controls

You can manage permissions through device settings, manage advertising consent in the App, delete stored documents, or uninstall the App.

15. Third-Party Services

The App may rely on third-party SDKs for functionality like OCR and ads. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions, contact us at:
AppMaven Studio
Website: https://appmavenstudio.com/
Email: hacong86@gmail.com