Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 11, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to DocumentScanner.org. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we handle your information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

DocumentScanner.org is designed with privacy in mind. Our web-based tools process files locally in your browser whenever possible.

• Files You Process: Most of our tools process your files directly in your browser without uploading them to our servers. Your files remain on your device.
• Usage Data: We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve our services, such as which tools are most popular.
• Cookies: We use minimal cookies for essential website functionality and analytics.
• Mobile App: If you use our mobile application, please refer to the app's privacy policy for information about data collection on mobile devices.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Improve and optimize our website and tools
• Understand how users interact with our services
• Detect and prevent technical issues

4. Data Processing and Storage

Our web tools are designed to process your files locally in your browser using JavaScript. This means:

• Your files are NOT uploaded to our servers in most cases
• Processing happens entirely on your device
• Your files remain private and secure on your device
• We do not store or have access to the content of files you process

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for:

• Website analytics (to understand how visitors use our site)
• Content delivery networks (to serve files faster)
• Advertising (to support our free services)

These services may collect information about your visit to our website. Please review their privacy policies for more information.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. Since most processing happens in your browser, your files never leave your device, providing an additional layer of security.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing of your data
• Opt-out of marketing communications

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Via Facebook: facebook.com/documentscannerpdf
• Website: documentscanner.org

11. International Users

If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.