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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 03 – Jan – 2025

Welcome to CamScan! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Almetzen Asia-Pacific Limited (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our app, CamScan, and visit our website, https://scanapp.cam.

By using CamScan, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and any other details you provide when contacting us via [email protected].

1.2 App Permissions and Data Usage

CamScan requires access to the following to function effectively:

  • Camera

    • Purpose: To scan QR codes and capture images for text recognition (OCR).
    • Usage: CamScan uses your device’s camera solely for these purposes. We do not store or share the images captured by your camera without your consent.

  • Media and Storage

    • Purpose: To allow you to upload existing images for text extraction or translation.
    • Usage: The app only accesses media files that you select and processes them locally or via secured services. No files are accessed or saved without your explicit action.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve app functionality.
  • To respond to user inquiries and support requests.
  • To maintain app performance and ensure security.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

4. Third-Party Services

CamScan integrates with third-party services (e.g., translation APIs) to provide app functionalities. These services operate under their privacy policies, and we recommend reviewing them for additional information.

5. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, modify, or delete your personal information.
  • Withdraw permissions (e.g., camera or media access) via your device’s settings.

6. Children’s Privacy

CamScan is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

Permissions Declaration

Camera Permission
CamScan requires access to your camera to:

  • Scan QR codes.
  • Capture images for text extraction (OCR).

Media and Storage Permission
CamScan requires access to your device’s media and storage to:

  • Upload images for text extraction or translation.
  • Save processed results locally on your device (optional).

How to Manage Permissions
You can enable or disable app permissions via your device settings:

  • For Android: Settings > Apps > CamScan > Permissions
  • For iOS: Settings > CamScan > Permissions