Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 1, 2025  |  Last Updated: July 1, 2025

Islomov Odilxon Rustamovich ("Developer," "we," "us," or "our") built MoreThanScan ("App") as an ad-supported and in-app-purchase-supported Android application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the App. Please read this policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We categorize the information associated with the App into the following types:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Google Account Information Optional — If you choose to sign in with Google to use cloud backup features, we receive your Google account email address through the Google Sign-In API.
• Scanned Documents — Images, PDFs, and text extracted from documents you scan using the App.
• User-Created Content — QR codes, barcodes, document annotations, signatures, and exported files you create within the App.
• Feedback Emails — If you contact us via email, we receive your email address and the content of your message.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Analytics Data — We use Firebase Analytics to collect usage data such as feature usage events (e.g., scans completed, exports performed, filters applied), screen views, and app interactions. This data is collected in an aggregated, anonymized form.
• Crash Reports — We use Firebase Crashlytics to collect crash logs, stack traces, and device state information when the App encounters an error. Crashlytics is disabled in debug builds and only active in production releases.
• Advertising Data — Google AdMob may collect device identifiers, IP address, and interaction data to serve and measure advertisements. See Section 4: Advertising for details.

1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

2. How We Use Your Information

Data Type	Purpose	Processing
Scanned images & documents	Document scanning, image processing, PDF creation	On-Device
OCR text	Text extraction, search, document indexing	On-Device
Google account email	Authentication for cloud backup via Google Drive	Cloud Optional
PDF documents	Cloud backup to your Google Drive (user-initiated)	Cloud Optional
Usage analytics	Improve app features, understand usage patterns	Cloud
Crash reports	Identify and fix bugs, improve stability	Cloud
Ad interaction data	Serve and measure advertisements	Cloud
Purchase data	Process in-app purchases, verify license status	Cloud

3. Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policy governing the use of your information:

Service	Provider	Purpose	Privacy Policy
Firebase Analytics	Google LLC	Usage analytics & event tracking	Link
Firebase Crashlytics	Google LLC	Crash reporting & error logging	Link
Google AdMob	Google LLC	Advertising	Link
Google Sign-In	Google LLC	Authentication	Link
Google Drive API	Google LLC	Cloud document backup	Link
Google ML Kit	Google LLC	On-device text recognition & barcode scanning	Link
Google Play Billing	Google LLC	In-app purchase processing	Link

4. Advertising

The App displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob to support free access to app features. The following ad formats are used:

• Banner Ads — Displayed at the bottom of certain screens.
• Interstitial Ads — Full-screen ads shown periodically between actions (with a minimum 60-second cooldown).
• Native Ads — Ads integrated into document lists, clearly labeled as "Ad."
• App Open Ads — Displayed when the App returns to the foreground (with a 4-hour cooldown).

4.1 Data Collected by AdMob

Google AdMob may collect and process the following data to serve personalized or non-personalized ads:

• Device identifiers (e.g., Android Advertising ID)
• IP address
• Device information (model, OS version, screen size)
• Ad interaction data (impressions, clicks)
• App usage data

For more information on how Google uses data from apps that use its services, visit: How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

4.2 Ad-Free Experience

You can remove all advertisements by purchasing the Pro upgrade (one-time in-app purchase). Once the Pro upgrade is purchased, no ad-related data will be collected by AdMob.

4.3 Ad Personalization

You can opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your device settings:

• Go to Settings > Google > Ads on your Android device.
• Enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization" (or "Delete advertising ID" on Android 12+).

5. Google Sign-In & Google Drive

5.1 Google Sign-In

The App offers optional Google Sign-In to enable cloud backup features. When you sign in, we request access to the following:

• Email address — Used solely to identify your account within the App and display it in settings.
• Google Drive file scope (drive.file) — A restricted scope that limits our access to only files created by the App. We cannot access any other files in your Google Drive.

5.2 Google Drive Usage

If you enable cloud backup, the App will:

• Create a dedicated folder named "MoreThanScan" in your Google Drive.
• Upload scanned PDF documents to this folder (manually or via automatic backup).
• Download your backed-up documents for restoration.
• Optionally compress documents before upload.
• Optionally restrict uploads to Wi-Fi connections only.

Automatic backup, if enabled, runs approximately every 6 hours using Android WorkManager and operates in the background with a persistent notification.

5.3 Revoking Access

You can disconnect your Google account and revoke Drive access at any time from within the App's settings. You may also revoke access directly at Google Account Permissions.

6. Camera & Image Data

The App requires camera access to perform its core function of document scanning.

6.1 How Camera Data Is Used

• Live Preview — Camera frames are processed in real-time for document edge detection and auto-capture. This processing is performed entirely on-device using OpenCV.
• Image Capture — When you capture a document, the image is saved locally in JPEG format in the App's private internal storage.
• Image Processing — All image operations (perspective correction, cropping, filtering, enhancement) are performed locally on your device. No images are sent to any server unless you explicitly choose to upload them to Google Drive.

6.2 Photo Library Access

The App may request access to your device's photo library to allow importing existing images for scanning. This access is only used when you explicitly choose to import an image. On Android 13 and above, the App uses the READ_MEDIA_IMAGES permission; on older versions, READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE is used.

7. OCR & Text Recognition

The App uses Google ML Kit for on-device text recognition, supporting the following scripts:

• Latin (English and other Latin-script languages)
• Chinese
• Japanese
• Korean
• Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, etc.)

ML Kit models are downloaded to your device on first use. Once downloaded, text recognition works fully offline without any network connection.

Similarly, barcode and QR code scanning using ML Kit is performed entirely on-device.

8. In-App Purchases

The App offers a one-time Pro upgrade purchase through Google Play Billing. When you make a purchase:

• The transaction is processed entirely by Google Play. We do not collect or store your payment information (credit card numbers, billing address, etc.).
• We receive a purchase token from Google Play to verify your Pro status.
• Your Pro status is stored locally on your device and can be restored via the "Restore Purchases" feature.

9. Data Storage & Security

9.1 Local Storage

Your scanned documents, images, OCR text, and app settings are stored locally on your device in the App's private internal storage directory. This data is not accessible to other apps.

The App uses:

• Encrypted Database — Document metadata is stored in an encrypted Room database using Android Security Crypto library (androidx.security:security-crypto).
• Private File Storage — Scanned images and exported files are stored in the App's internal file directory (filesDir), which is sandboxed by the Android operating system.
• Encrypted Preferences — App settings are stored using Android DataStore with encryption support.

9.2 Document Password Protection

The App allows you to set a password on individual documents. Passwords are securely hashed before storage — the original password text is never stored.

9.3 Cloud Storage

If you choose to use Google Drive backup, your documents are stored in your own Google Drive account under a dedicated "MoreThanScan" folder. The security of this data is governed by Google's Privacy Policy and your Google account security settings.

9.4 Security Measures

• All network communications use HTTPS/TLS encryption.
• Google Sign-In uses industry-standard OAuth 2.0 protocol.
• Local database is encrypted using Android Keystore-backed encryption keys.
• The App supports biometric authentication for additional protection.

10. App Permissions

Permission	Purpose	Required
Camera	Document scanning, QR/barcode scanning	Yes
Internet	Cloud backup, Firebase services, Google Sign-In, ads	Yes
Network State	Check network availability before cloud operations	Yes
Read Media Images (Android 13+)	Import photos from gallery for scanning	No (requested when needed)
Read/Write External Storage (older Android)	Import/export documents on older Android versions	No (requested when needed)
Wi-Fi State	Wi-Fi-only backup setting, QR Wi-Fi connect	Yes
Biometric	Optional biometric app lock	No
Vibrate	Haptic feedback during scanning	Yes
Post Notifications (Android 13+)	Cloud sync progress notifications	No (requested when needed)
Foreground Service	Background document upload to Google Drive	Yes (when using cloud backup)

11. Data Retention

• Local Data — Your scanned documents and app data remain on your device until you delete them within the App or uninstall the App. Uninstalling the App removes all locally stored data.
• Google Drive Data — Documents backed up to Google Drive persist in your Drive account even after uninstalling the App. You can manage or delete these files directly from Google Drive.
• Firebase Analytics — Analytics data is retained according to Firebase's data retention policies (default: 14 months for event data, 60 days for user-level data).
• Firebase Crashlytics — Crash data is retained for 90 days.
• AdMob Data — Advertising data is retained according to Google's Privacy Policy.

12. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties.

Information may be shared with third parties only in the following limited circumstances:

• Google Services — As described in this policy, aggregated analytics data, crash reports, and ad interaction data are processed by Google through Firebase and AdMob. Usage of these services is governed by Google's privacy policies.
• Google Drive — Only when you explicitly sign in and choose to backup documents. Documents are stored in your own Google Drive account.
• User-Initiated Sharing — When you use the App's share feature to send documents via email, messaging apps, or other installed apps on your device, the shared content is transmitted directly to the chosen app. We do not intercept or store this data.
• Legal Requirements — We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation.

13. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at the email address below, and we will take steps to delete such information.

14. Your Rights & Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access & Deletion — All your scanned documents and data are stored on your device. You can view, export, or delete them at any time from within the App.
• Google Account Disconnection — You can sign out and revoke Google Drive access at any time from the App's settings or from your Google Account Permissions page.
• Ad Personalization — You can opt out of personalized ads via your Android device settings (Settings > Google > Ads).
• Analytics Opt-Out — You can limit data collection by disabling analytics through your device's Google settings.
• Uninstall — Uninstalling the App removes all locally stored data, including the database, scanned images, and cached files.

For EEA/UK Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, port, and erase your data, as well as the right to restrict or object to certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address provided below.

For California Users (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion of your personal information, and opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us at the email address provided below.

15. International Users

The App may be used worldwide. By using the App, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Data processed by Google services (Firebase, AdMob, Google Drive) may be stored on Google's servers located in various countries. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for information about their data transfer practices.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the App after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy. For significant changes, we will provide a notice within the App or through other appropriate means.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: