Last Updated: May 29, 2026

Scany (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your information. This Privacy Policy explains how Scany collects, uses, stores, and shares information when you use our mobile application.

By using Scany, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

About Scany

Scany is an AI PDF Scanner, OCR Scanner, PDF Maker, PDF Reader, and Document Scanner that allows users to scan documents, convert images to PDF, extract text using OCR technology, and manage digital documents from their mobile devices.

Information We Collect

Documents and Files

Scany allows users to scan, create, import, edit, and manage documents and PDF files.

This may include:

• Documents scanned using the device camera
• Images selected from the device gallery
• PDF files imported by the user
• Text extracted using OCR features

Documents and files are processed solely to provide the requested functionality.

Device Information

We may collect certain information about your device, including:

• Device model
• Operating system version
• App version
• Device identifiers
• Language settings
• Country and region information
• Mobile network information

Usage Information

We may collect information about how the application is used, including:

• Features accessed
• User interactions
• Session duration
• Performance data
• Error and crash reports

This information helps us improve app quality, performance, and user experience.

Permissions

Camera Permission

Scany requires camera access to allow users to scan documents and create PDF files.

Photos and Media Access

Scany may request access to photos, videos, and files stored on your device so you can:

• Import images
• Convert images to PDF
• Open and manage PDF documents
• Save scanned files
• Export and share documents

Scany only accesses files that you choose to use.

Notification Permission

Scany may request notification permission to provide important service updates, reminders, and feature-related notifications.

You may disable notifications at any time through your device settings.

OCR and AI Features

Scany includes OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and AI-powered document processing features.

To provide these services, document images, scanned content, or extracted text may be processed locally on your device or through secure cloud-based services.

Such processing is performed only to deliver the requested functionality, including:

• Text extraction
• Document enhancement
• PDF generation
• OCR processing
• AI-powered document improvements

We do not sell scanned documents, extracted text, or document content.

Advertising

Scany may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising partners.

Advertising partners may collect information such as:

• Advertising identifiers
• Device identifiers
• IP address
• App interaction data
• Approximate location information
• Ad performance data

This information may be used to provide personalized and non-personalized advertisements.

Advertising Services Used

Scany may use:

• Google AdMob
• Meta Audience Network (Facebook Ads)

These services may collect and process information according to their own privacy policies.

Analytics and Performance Monitoring

To understand app usage and improve performance, Scany uses analytics and diagnostics tools.

Firebase Analytics

Firebase Analytics helps us understand how users interact with the application. Information collected may include app usage statistics, device information, and engagement metrics.

Firebase Crashlytics

Firebase Crashlytics helps identify crashes, bugs, and technical issues to improve app stability and reliability.

Facebook SDK

Scany may use the Facebook SDK to support advertising, analytics, attribution, and marketing measurement.

The Facebook SDK may collect:

• Device information
• Advertising identifiers
• App activity information
• Installation attribution data

Information collected through the Facebook SDK is governed by Meta’s privacy practices.

Data Sharing

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with:

• Service providers that help operate the application
• Analytics providers
• Advertising partners
• Legal authorities when required by law
• Parties involved in a merger, acquisition, or business transfer

Information is shared only when necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, or protect our legitimate interests.

Data Retention

Information is retained only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide app functionality
• Improve services
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements
• Comply with legal obligations

Users may remove locally stored data by deleting files or uninstalling the application.

Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no electronic transmission or storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children’s Privacy

Scany is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that personal information from a child has been collected, appropriate steps will be taken to remove it.

International Data Transfers

Information may be processed and stored on servers located outside your country of residence. By using Scany, you consent to such transfers where permitted by applicable law.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable laws in your jurisdiction, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including:

• Access
• Correction
• Deletion
• Restriction of processing
• Objection to processing
• Data portability

Requests may be submitted using the contact information provided below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes become effective when the revised version is published within the application or on our website.

We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy regularly.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Applyset Media Pvt. Ltd.

Email: contact@applyset.com