# Privacy Policy for SwiftScan Pro

**Effective Date:** January 30, 2026
**Last Updated:** January 30, 2026

River Gum Security ("we", "our", or "us") operates the SwiftScan Pro mobile application (the "App").
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App.

## Information We Collect

### Information You Provide

**Scanned Documents and Images**
- When you use SwiftScan Pro to scan documents, the app captures and stores images on your device
- All scanned images and generated PDF/DOCX/JPG files are stored locally on your device
- We do not transmit, upload, or access your scanned documents

**Contact Information (Optional)**
- If you choose to share documents via email or messaging, you may select contacts from your device
- We do not store or transmit contact information to our servers
- Contact access is only used for the immediate sharing action you initiate

### Automatically Collected Information

**Camera Access**
- The app requires camera permission to scan documents
- Camera data is processed locally on your device for document detection and scanning
- No camera data is transmitted to external servers

**Storage Access**
- The app requires storage permission to save scanned documents
- All files are stored locally on your device in the app's private storage
- You have complete control over your stored documents

**Crash and Analytics Data**
- We use Firebase Crashlytics to collect anonymous crash reports and app performance data
- This helps us identify and fix bugs to improve app stability
- Crash reports may include:
  - Device model and operating system version
  - App version and build information
  - Stack traces and error logs
  - Anonymous usage patterns

**ML Kit Document Scanner**
- We use Google's ML Kit for document detection and scanning
- ML Kit processes images locally on your device
- Some ML Kit features may communicate with Google servers for model updates
- Please review [Google's Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) for more information

## How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:
- Provide document scanning and editing functionality
- Save and organize your scanned documents
- Enable document sharing via email and messaging apps
- Improve app performance and fix bugs
- Analyze anonymous usage patterns to enhance user experience

## Data Storage and Security

**Local Storage**
- All scanned documents are stored locally on your device
- We do not maintain servers that store your documents
- Your documents remain private and under your control

**Data Security**
- We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data
- Documents are stored in the app's private storage directory
- Only you and apps you explicitly share with can access your documents

## Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

**Third-Party Services**
We use the following third-party services:

1. **Firebase Crashlytics** (Google LLC)
   - Purpose: Crash reporting and analytics
   - Data collected: Anonymous crash reports, device info, app performance
   - Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

2. **ML Kit Document Scanner** (Google LLC)
   - Purpose: Document detection and image processing
   - Data processing: Primarily on-device
   - Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

3. **Google Play Services**
   - Purpose: App distribution and updates
   - Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

**User-Initiated Sharing**
- When you choose to share a document, it is sent only to the recipients you specify
- We do not access, store, or monitor documents you share
- Sharing is handled by your device's native sharing capabilities

## Your Rights and Choices

**Data Deletion**
- You can delete any scanned document directly in the app
- Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored documents
- To request deletion of crash/analytics data, contact us at the email below

**Permissions**
- You can revoke camera and storage permissions in your device settings
- Note: The app requires these permissions to function properly

**Opt-Out of Analytics**
- Crash reporting helps us improve the app but is not required
- You can disable crash reporting in your device settings or by contacting us

## Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending a notification through the app (for material changes)

Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

## Data Retention

- Scanned documents: Stored on your device until you delete them
- Crash/analytics data: Retained by Firebase according to their retention policies (typically 90 days)
- No other personal data is retained on our servers

## International Data Transfers

Crash and analytics data collected by Firebase may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where Google operates servers. By using the App, you consent to such transfers.

## Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
Email: support@@rivergumsecurity.com

## Legal Compliance

We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

## Your Consent

By using SwiftScan Pro, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our collection and use of information as described herein.

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**Note to Users:** This Privacy Policy is provided in accordance with Google Play Store requirements and applicable privacy laws including GDPR, CCPA, and similar regulations.