# Privacy Policy for Scanza

**Effective Date:** December 17, 2025
**Last Updated:** December 17, 2025

## Introduction

Scanza ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the Scanza mobile application (the "App").

**Key Point: Scanza is a QR code and barcode scanner app that works entirely offline on your device. Your scan history and personal data never leave your device. We do not collect, store, or transmit any of your information to external servers.**

## Information We Collect

### 1. Information You Provide Directly

When you use Scanza, you may voluntarily provide:

- **Scan History**: QR codes and barcodes you scan
- **Created QR Codes**: QR codes you generate within the app
- **App Preferences**: Theme settings, language preferences, sound/vibration settings
- **Favorites**: Scans you mark as favorites

### 2. Information Automatically Stored

The App automatically stores:

- **Scan Metadata**: Scan dates, code types, and content
- **Camera Access**: Temporarily used for scanning (images are not stored)

### 3. Information We Do NOT Collect

- **Personal Identity**: We do not collect names, emails, phone numbers, or addresses
- **Location Data**: We do not track your GPS location
- **Contacts**: We do not access your phone's contact list
- **Browsing History**: We do not monitor your internet activity
- **Scan Contents**: We do not read, analyze, or upload the contents of your scans
- **Usage Analytics**: We do not track how you use the app
- **Camera Images**: We do not store photos or camera frames

## How We Use Your Information

Your information is used exclusively on your device for:

1. **Scan History**: Displaying and organizing your previous scans
2. **QR Code Creation**: Generating QR codes based on your input
3. **Search Functionality**: Searching through your scan history locally
4. **Export**: Exporting your history as CSV or JSON files
5. **App Customization**: Remembering your preferences and settings

## Data Storage and Security

### Local Storage Only
- **All data remains on your device** - nothing is uploaded to any server
- **Scan history** is stored in a local SQLite database
- **App preferences** are stored in local shared preferences
- **No cloud sync**: Your data is not uploaded to any cloud services
- **No accounts required**: No registration, login, or personal information needed

### Security Measures
- **Device Security**: Data is protected by your device's built-in security
- **App Storage**: Scans are stored in the app's private storage area
- **No Network Transmission**: Your scan data is never sent over the internet

## Data Sharing and Disclosure

**We do not share, sell, rent, or disclose your personal information to any third parties.**

- **No Analytics Services**: We don't use Google Analytics or similar tracking
- **No Advertising**: We don't show ads or use ad tracking
- **No Third-Party Data Collection**: We don't share data with third-party services
- **No Data Sales**: We never sell your information

## Third-Party Services

### Share Functionality
When you share scanned content using Scanza:
- Content is shared through Android's built-in sharing system
- The receiving app may have its own privacy policies
- We do not control how shared content is handled by other apps

### URL Opening
When you open URLs from scanned QR codes:
- URLs are opened in your default browser
- The website you visit may have its own privacy policies
- We do not track which URLs you open

### WiFi Connection
When you connect to WiFi networks from scanned QR codes:
- Connection is handled by Android's WiFi system
- We do not store WiFi passwords after connection

## Permissions Required

The app requires the following permissions:

- **Camera**: To scan QR codes and barcodes
- **Storage Access**: To save exported history files and scan images from gallery
- **Vibration**: For haptic feedback when scanning (optional)

## Your Rights and Choices

You have complete control over your data:

### Access and Control
- **Full Access**: All your scans remain on your device under your control
- **Export**: Export scan history as CSV or JSON anytime
- **Delete**: Delete individual scans or clear all history at any time
- **Modify Settings**: Change app preferences anytime

### Permissions
- **Manage Permissions**: Control app permissions in Android settings
- **Revoke Access**: Disable permissions at any time (may limit functionality)

### Data Deletion
- **Delete Scans**: Delete individual scans from within the app
- **Clear History**: Clear all scan history from settings
- **Clear App Data**: Use Android settings to clear all app data
- **Uninstall**: Remove the app to delete all scans and preferences

## Children's Privacy

Scanza is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app does not require registration or personal information to use.

## International Users

Scanza can be used worldwide. The same privacy protections apply regardless of your location since all data remains on your device and no information is transmitted.

## Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to:
- Reflect changes in app functionality
- Address new privacy laws or regulations
- Improve clarity and transparency

When we make changes:
- We'll update the "Last Updated" date
- Significant changes will be noted in app updates
- Continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

## Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy:

**Developer**: Fred Herbert (Freditto Bytecode)
**Email**: fredittoherman@gmail.com
**Location**: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

## Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:
- **Tanzania Data Protection Laws**
- **Google Play Store** privacy requirements
- **General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)** for EU users
- **California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)** for California residents

## Summary

**In simple terms:**
- Your scans stay on your phone
- No account or registration required
- No personal information collected
- No tracking or analytics
- No ads or data selling
- You have complete control over your data

**Your scans, your privacy, your control.**

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**Scanza Privacy Policy**
Version 1.0 | December 2025
Made with care by Freditto Bytecode in Tanzania