## Privacy Policy

**Last updated: April 21, 2026**

### Overview

InstantOCR ("the App", "we", "our") is a free, offline-first document scanning application for Android and iOS. This Privacy Policy describes how we handle information when you use our App.

**TL;DR — We do not collect, store, or share your personal data. All OCR and AI processing happens entirely on your device.**

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### 1. Information We Collect

#### 1.1 Information We Do NOT Collect
We do not collect:
- The content of any document, image, or PDF you scan
- Your name, email address, or any personal identifiers
- Location data
- Device contacts, call logs, or messages
- Any usage analytics or telemetry

#### 1.2 Information Stored Locally on Your Device
The App stores the following **only on your device** using a local SQLite database and SharedPreferences:
- OCR scan history (title, extracted text, timestamp)
- App settings (dark mode preference, translation language)
- Onboarding completion flag

This data never leaves your device and is deleted when you uninstall the App or clear its data.

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### 2. Third-Party Services

#### 2.1 Google AdMob
The App displays advertisements served by **Google AdMob**. AdMob may collect the following information to serve and measure ads:
- Advertising ID (Android: GAID / iOS: IDFA)
- Device type, OS version
- General location (country/region level via IP address)
- Ad interaction events (impressions, clicks)

AdMob's data practices are governed by [Google's Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) and [Google's EU User Consent Policy](https://www.google.com/about/company/user-consent-policy/).

**Consent:** We comply with GDPR (EU) and applicable privacy laws. Where required, we surface Google's consent form via the User Messaging Platform (UMP) SDK.

#### 2.2 Google ML Kit (OCR & Translation)
OCR recognition and on-device translation are powered by **Google ML Kit**. These features run **entirely on-device**. No document content is sent to Google servers.

Reference: [ML Kit Privacy Information](https://developers.google.com/ml-kit/terms)

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### 3. Permissions Used

| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
| `CAMERA` | Capture images for OCR scanning |
| `READ_MEDIA_IMAGES` / `READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` | Access images from gallery for OCR |
| `WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` (Android ≤ 9) | Save exported files |
| `INTERNET` | Required by AdMob to serve ads |

We request only the minimum permissions required for core functionality.

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### 4. Data Retention

All locally stored data (scan history, settings) is retained until:
- You manually delete individual items via the History screen
- You tap "Clear All" in History settings
- You uninstall the App

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### 5. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the App, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

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### 6. Security

Since all user data is stored locally on your device, its security depends on your device's own security measures (screen lock, encryption). We do not transmit your documents to any server, eliminating the risk of data interception in transit.

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### 7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

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### 8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

**Email:** mine4christ@gmail.com 

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## License

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MIT License — Copyright (c) 2026 InstantOCR
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