Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2024

1. Introduction

Receipt Scanner ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Receipt Data (Stored Locally Only)

• Receipt Images: Photos of receipts you capture - stored locally on your device only
• Extracted Text: Text data extracted from receipt images using on-device OCR - processed locally
• Parsed Information: Store names, dates, amounts, tax information extracted from receipts - stored locally
• User Corrections: Any corrections you make to parsed data - stored locally for smart learning

Important: All receipt data remains on your device and is never transmitted to our servers.

2.2 Optional Usage Data

• Crash Reports: Basic crash information to help improve app stability (if enabled)
• Device Information: Device type and app version for technical support

3. How We Use Your Information

• Receipt Processing: To extract and parse information from your receipt images
• Smart Learning: To improve parsing accuracy by learning from your corrections (stored locally on your device)
• Data Storage: To store your receipts locally on your device for future reference
• App Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve app functionality

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

All receipt data is primarily stored locally on your device using secure storage mechanisms. This includes:

• Receipt images and extracted text
• Parsed receipt information
• User corrections and feedback for smart learning

4.2 Security Measures

• Local data encryption on your device
• Regular security updates and patches
• No network transmission of receipt data

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not collect, store, or transmit your receipt data to any servers. Your receipt data stays on your device only.

We may share limited information only in these cases:

• With Your Explicit Consent: When you choose to export data via email or share receipts
• Crash Reports: Basic technical information to improve app stability (if you have crash reporting enabled)
• Legal Requirements: Only if legally required (which is extremely unlikely for a local-only app)

6. Smart Learning and AI

Our app includes smart learning features that improve parsing accuracy over time:

• Local Learning: Pattern recognition improvements are stored locally on your device
• No Data Transmission: Your corrections and learning patterns are not transmitted to our servers
• Privacy-First: All machine learning happens on your device to protect your privacy

7. Your Rights and Choices

• Access: You can view all your stored receipt data within the app
• Correction: You can edit and correct any parsed receipt information
• Deletion: You can delete individual receipts or all data through the app
• Export: You can export your data to CSV format

8. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. International Users

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

10. 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 and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Information

12. Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

• Apple App Store Review Guidelines
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)