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Privacy Policy for Secure Receipt Scanner

Last Updated: April 15, 2025

Welcome to Secure Invoice Scanner ("we," "us," or "our"), a web application designed to scan and parse receipts locally on your device. This Privacy Policy explains that how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our web app (the "Service"). We prioritize your privacy and process receipt data client-side to minimize data collection. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with its terms, please do not use the Service.

1. Information We Collect

All invoice processing is carried out on locally on your device, ensuring that it remains private. However we do collect the some information.

a. Receipt Data

  • Receipt Information: When you upload or scan a receipt, the Service processes data such as merchant names, dates, amounts, and items purchased. This processing occurs entirely on your device (client-side) using local algorithms. We do not collect, store, or transmit receipt data.
  • Images: When you upload receipt images, these are processed locally and not stored on our servers. We do not collect, store or transmit images.

b. Non-Personal Information

  • Usage Data: We may collect anonymized data about how you interact with the Service, such as page views, clicks, or feature usage, via analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics). This data does not identify you personally.
  • Device Information: We may collect technical details like browser type, operating system, IP address, or device identifiers to optimize the Service. This data is anonymized and used for analytics or troubleshooting.

c. Third-Party Advertising

  • We may use third-party advertising services (e.g., Google AdSense) to display ads. These services may collect data like cookies or IP addresses to serve personalized ads. See Section 5 for details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and improve the Service, such as processing receipts locally and enhancing user experience.
  • Analyze usage patterns to optimize performance and features (via anonymized data).
  • Display relevant advertisements through third-party partners.
  • Comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

Receipt data processed client-side is not used for any purpose beyond providing the Service unless you explicitly consent to additional uses.

3. Data Storage and Security

Client-Side Processing: Receipt data and images are processed on your device and not stored on our servers. Any data temporarily stored locally (e.g., cached images) is managed by your browser and cleared when you close the session or clear your cache.

Security Measures: We use industry-standard security practices, such as HTTPS encryption, to protect any data transmitted to our servers (e.g., analytics data). However, no method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not share your receipt data or personal information except in the following cases:

  • Third-Party Services: Analytics or advertising partners (e.g., Google Analytics, Google AdSense) may collect anonymized data or cookies as described in Section 5.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
  • Business Transfers: If we merge or sell our business, anonymized data may be transferred as part of the transaction.

5. Third-Party Services and Cookies

Analytics: We use tools like Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data. These tools may use cookies to track interactions. You can opt out via your browser settings or tools like Google’s Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

Advertising: We may use Google AdSense or similar services to serve ads. These services use cookies or similar technologies to personalize ads based on your browsing behavior. You can manage ad personalization via Google’s Ad Settings or opt out of interest-based ads through the Network Advertising Initiative.

Cookies: We use cookies to enhance functionality (e.g., remembering preferences) and for analytics/advertising. You can disable cookies in your browser, but this may affect the Service’s functionality.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location (e.g., EU under GDPR, California under CCPA), you may have rights to:

  • Access or delete your data (note: we store minimal personal data due to client-side processing).
  • Opt out of data collection for analytics or ads (via browser settings or third-party opt-out tools).
  • Request information about data practices.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert contact email]. We will respond within the legally required timeframe (e.g., 30 days for GDPR, 45 days for CCPA).

7. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

8. International Data Transfers

If you use the Service from outside [your country, e.g., the US], your data (e.g., analytics) may be transferred to servers in other countries. We ensure compliance with applicable laws, such as GDPR for EU users.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Please review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [insert your contact email]
Address: [insert your business address, if applicable]

For GDPR or CCPA inquiries, include “Data Privacy Request” in your email subject.