Last updated: August 2, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Scano — Document Scanner ("we," "our," "us," or the "App") collects, uses, and discloses information when you use our mobile application.
By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
The App does not require you to create an account, sign in, or provide any personal information such as your name, email address, or phone number to use its core features.
When you use the App to scan documents, convert images to PDF, merge, compress, protect, or otherwise edit PDF files, these files are:
We do not access, read, analyze, or transmit the content of your scanned or created documents.
The App requests access to your device's camera solely to allow you to scan physical documents. Images captured through the scanner are processed and stored locally on your device to generate PDF files. We do not access your camera in the background, and we do not store or transmit camera images to our servers.
On certain Android versions, the App may request storage access to save files (such as compressed or downloaded PDFs) to your device's Downloads folder. This is used only to save files you explicitly choose to download.
The App displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob, a third-party advertising service. To serve ads, including personalized ads, Google AdMob and its partners may automatically collect certain information, which may include:
This information is collected and processed by Google and its advertising partners in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not have access to or control over the specific data Google collects for ad personalization. You can learn more about how Google uses this data at: policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
You may opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your device's ad settings (Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization on Android devices).
If the App offers premium features via subscription or one-time purchase, all payment processing is handled entirely by Google Play Billing. We do not collect, store, or have access to your payment card details, billing address, or other financial information. Google may share limited purchase status information (such as whether you hold an active subscription) with us so the App can unlock the relevant features on your device.
Any information automatically collected through advertising services is used solely to:
We do not use your scanned documents, files, or camera images for any purpose other than providing the App's core functionality to you.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share limited automatically collected data with the following third-party service providers, solely to operate the App:
| Third Party | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Google AdMob | Displaying advertisements |
| Google Play Billing | Processing in-app purchases/subscriptions (if applicable) |
| Google ML Kit | On-device document scanning (processed locally on your device; no data sent to Google) |
These third parties may collect and process information as described in their own privacy policies.
All documents, scans, and files you create remain on your device's local storage unless you choose to share or export them. We take reasonable measures to ensure the App functions securely, but we are not responsible for the security of files once they leave the App (e.g., after sharing to another app or saving to Downloads).
If you uninstall the App, all locally stored files, scans, and settings associated with the App will be permanently deleted from your device, unless previously exported elsewhere.
The App is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding information collected through advertising services, including the right to:
App Settings → Storage → Clear DataSince we do not collect or store personal data on our own servers, most privacy controls for this App are managed through your device settings and Google's advertising preferences.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
By using the App, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
support@bracketive.com