OCR Scanner Text Extractor respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information the application uses, why certain permissions are requested, and how your information is handled.
1. Information We Collect
The application does not require user registration and does not intentionally collect personally identifiable information.
Most OCR processing is performed directly on your device using Google ML Kit.
2. Permissions Used
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Camera | Allows users to capture photos for text recognition. |
| Photos & Files | Allows users to select images and documents from device storage for OCR processing. |
| Internet | Required for Google AdMob advertisements and Google User Messaging Platform (UMP) consent management. |
| Network State | Determines network availability for loading advertisements efficiently. |
| Notifications | Used only where supported for application notifications. |
3. OCR Processing
Text recognition is performed using Google ML Kit. Images selected for OCR are processed on your device. The application does not upload your images or extracted text to the developer's servers.
4. Saved Files and History
Extracted text, saved files, and scan history are stored locally on your device to provide features such as reopening recent files and saving text documents.
You may delete saved files or clear your scan history at any time within the application.
5. Advertising
This application uses Google AdMob to display advertisements.
Google may collect certain information including advertising identifiers, device information, diagnostics, and app interaction data to provide and improve advertising services.
The application also uses Google's User Messaging Platform (UMP) to manage consent where required by applicable privacy regulations.
6. Third-Party Services
The application may use the following services:
- Google ML Kit Text Recognition
- Google AdMob
- Google User Messaging Platform (UMP)
- Google Play Services
These services operate under their own privacy policies.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties.
Information may only be disclosed when required by applicable law.
8. Data Security
Reasonable safeguards are used to protect locally stored information. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission can guarantee complete security.
9. Children's Privacy
This application is not directed toward children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Your Choices
- Grant or revoke Camera permission through Android Settings.
- Delete saved text files whenever you choose.
- Clear scan history from within the application.
- Reset advertising consent where supported.
- Uninstall the application to remove locally stored application data.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any revisions will appear on this page together with the updated effective date.
12. Contact
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact the developer using the contact information provided on the application's Google Play Store listing.