Privacy Policy for PixScanX

1. Overview & Core Privacy Promise

At PixScanX, your privacy is our highest priority. PixScanX is designed from the ground up as an offline-first image and PDF processing studio.

Our Commitment:

• Zero Server Uploads: All document scanning, image compression, format conversions, cropping, splitting, rotating, and PDF creation are processed 100% locally on your device.
• No Account Required: You do not need to register, log in, or provide any personal details (such as your name, phone number, or email) to use the app.
• Zero Cloud Storage: Your photos, scanned IDs, documents, and created PDFs never leave your smartphone or tablet.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

We do NOT collect, transmit, store, sell, or share:

• Any photos, images, or documents you select or capture.
• Any biometric or facial recognition data from passport or ID photos.
• Any contact lists, messages, browsing history, or personal files.
• Any precise GPS location or physical location information.

3. Device Permissions & How They Are Used

A. Camera (android.permission.CAMERA)
Purpose: Used solely when you use the in-app document scanner or capture photos for ID/passport generation.
How It Works: Camera frames are streamed directly to your local screen in memory. No pictures or video feeds are ever sent over the network or viewed by anyone else.
Optional: You can deny camera access and still use all file compression, conversion, and editing tools by picking existing images from your gallery.

B. Device Storage / Photo Picker
(READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, Scoped Storage)
Purpose:

• To allow you to pick images or PDF documents from your device for local editing, compression, or conversion.
• To save your finished exported PDFs and images into your local device folders (such as the standard Downloads and Pictures directories).

Security: PixScanX uses modern Android Photo Picker and Scoped Storage APIs to only access files that you explicitly choose.

C. Internet & Network State
(android.permission.INTERNET, android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE)
Purpose: Used exclusively to display advertisements provided by Google AdMob.
Important: PixScanX's internal image and document processing algorithms do not use the internet. You can even use all core features in Airplane Mode.

4. Third-Party Services & Advertising (Google AdMob)

To keep PixScanX free for everyone, we display advertisements provided by Google AdMob (Google Play Services Ads).

Information Collected by Google AdMob:

• Google Advertising ID (AAID)
• Device make, model, operating system version, and general network connection type
• Ad interactions and view performance

Google's use of data is governed by Google's Privacy Policy and Partner Technologies Policy:

• Google Privacy Policy
• How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services

Users can opt out of personalized ads at any time via Android device settings:
Settings > Google > Ads > Delete advertising ID / Opt out of Ads Personalization

5. Data Security

• Files are saved in secure standard Android storage.
• No remote databases exist where your files could be breached or intercepted.
• Temporary preview caches are cleared automatically when you finish or discard an operation.

6. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

PixScanX does not knowingly collect any personal identifiable information from children under 13 years of age (or under the applicable age in your jurisdiction). If you are a parent or guardian and have any concerns, please contact us at the email below.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect improvements or changes in legislation. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and updating the in-app Privacy Policy dialog.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data privacy while using PixScanX, please reach out to us at:

Developer: Aman Kumar
Email: x.izonara@gmail.com
App: PixScanX - Offline Image & PDF Studio