Privacy Policy
App: Scanify: PDF Document Scanner
Effective Date: 30 June 2026
Introduction:
- Welcome to Scanify: PDF Document Scanner ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application on Android and iOS.
- We built the app as a Free app.
- This page is used to inform visitors regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decided to use our Service.
- If you choose to use our Service, then you agree to the collection and use of information in relation to this policy. The Personal Information that we collect is used for providing and improving the Service. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.
- The terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, which are accessible in our app unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
A. Personal Information
We do not collect any personal information that can identify you directly, such as your name, email address, or phone number, unless you voluntarily contact us through support.
B. Non-Personal Information
We may collect non-personal information, including but not limited to:
- Device information (e.g., device model, operating system, app version)
- App usage data (e.g., session duration, features accessed)
- Crash reports and performance data
- Advertising identifiers (e.g., Advertising ID on Android or IDFA on iOS, where permitted)
- General network information (e.g., IP address) through third-party services
Information Collection and Use
For a better experience while using our Service, the app may store certain information (such as scanned documents, PDF files, favorites, and preferences) locally on your device. Scans and documents you create are saved on your phone unless you choose to share or export them.
The app may request access to your device camera to scan documents, passports, ID cards, QR codes, and barcodes. The app may request access to your photo library to import images into scans and to save scanned images to your gallery. The app may request notification permission to send alerts about scans, PDF tools, and app updates if you enable notifications.
The app does use third-party services that may collect information used to identify you.
How We Use Information
The non-personal information collected is used to:
- Provide and operate scanning, PDF editing, conversion, and QR/barcode features
- Improve app functionality and user experience
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance our services
- Fix bugs and improve app stability
- Display advertisements
- Send push notifications (if you allow them)
- Online file conversion services when you use those features
Links to Privacy Policy of Third Party Service Providers Used by the App
Please refer to the privacy policies of these third-party service providers for more information on how they handle your data.
When you use online PDF conversion features (such as converting PDF to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or other formats), your files may be sent to third-party online conversion services over the internet to complete the conversion. Please do not use online conversion for highly sensitive documents if you are not comfortable with online processing.
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Compliance
- Our application is committed to protecting the privacy of our users, especially those who are under the age of 13. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which requires us to obtain parental consent before collecting personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13.
- We understand the importance of privacy and we are dedicated to ensuring that all information collected through our app is handled in accordance with the COPPA guidelines. We will not share or sell personal information with third parties without the express permission of the child's parent or guardian.
- Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information immediately.
- In the event that a user identifies himself/herself as a child under the age of 13 through a support request or feedback, we will not collect, store or use and will delete in a secure manner any personal information of such a user.
- Parents, if you have any concerns about how we handle your child's information, please contact us at supportteam@nextgenappstudio.com. We appreciate your trust in us and are committed to doing everything we can to protect your child's privacy.
- By using our app, you agree to our terms of service and privacy policy, which includes our commitment to comply with COPPA.
App Tracking Transparency (iOS users only)
- Our application utilizes the App Tracking Transparency framework introduced by Apple in iOS 14.5. This framework gives users control over the tracking of their activity across other companies' apps and websites. It is designed to enhance user privacy and reduce the amount of data collected for advertising purposes.
- When you open our app, we may prompt you to allow or deny the tracking of your activity across other companies' apps and websites. This is a requirement under Apple's App Tracking Transparency policy. If you choose to allow tracking, we may use the data collected for targeted advertising purposes. However, we do not share personal information with third parties for advertising or advertising measurement purposes without your explicit consent.
- We understand that privacy is important to our users, and we are committed to protecting it. We encourage you to review Apple's App Tracking Transparency policy for more details.
- By using our app, you agree to our terms of service and privacy policy, which includes our commitment to comply with the App Tracking Transparency requirements.
Log Data
We want to inform you that whenever you use our Service, in a case of an error in the app we collect data and information (through third-party products) on your phone called Log Data. This Log Data may include information such as your device Internet Protocol ("IP") address, device name, operating system version, the configuration of the app when utilizing our Service, the time and date of your use of the Service, and other statistics.
Cookies
Cookies are files with a small amount of data that are commonly used as anonymous unique identifiers. These are sent to your browser from the websites that you visit and are stored on your device's internal memory.
This Service does not use these "cookies" explicitly. However, the app may use third-party code and libraries that use "cookies" to collect information and improve their services. You have the option to either accept or refuse these cookies and know when a cookie is being sent to your device. If you choose to refuse our cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of this Service.
Service Providers
We may employ third-party companies and individuals due to the following reasons
- To facilitate our Service
- To provide the Service on our behalf
- To perform Service-related services or
- To assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.
We want to inform users of this Service that these third parties have access to your Personal Information. The reason is to perform the tasks assigned to them on our behalf. However, they are obligated not to disclose or use the information for any other purpose.
Security
We value your trust in providing us your Personal Information, thus we are striving to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. But remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Links to Other Sites
This Service may contain links to other sites. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. Note that these external sites are not operated by us. Therefore, we strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of these websites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.
Notice
Scanify: PDF Document Scanner is a document scanning and PDF management utility app. It is designed to help users scan, edit, convert, and organize documents on their mobile devices. Please use the app responsibly and do not use it for any unlawful purpose.
If you have any suggestions or complaints about our app, then please send us an email before reporting. We will try and make sure to remove or fix it within thirty business working days.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at supportteam@nextgenappstudio.com