Effective Date: March 15,  2025

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Scan Speak! Your privacy matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring that your data remains secure. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect your privacy.

Information We Collect

Scan Speak processes data strictly to enable its core functionality. The following types of information may be collected:

·         Extracted Text: We leverage Google ML Kit Text Extraction API to extract text from scanned documents. This process happens locally, and we do not retain or transmit the extracted data to external servers.

·         Text-to-Speech Conversion: The extracted text is sent to Amazon Polly for speech synthesis, enabling text-to-speech functionality.

·         Device and Usage Data: We may gather non-personal information such as your device model, operating system version, and interaction logs to enhance performance, troubleshoot issues, and improve user experience.

·         User Feedback and Support Requests: If you submit feedback or reach out for support, we may collect your email address to respond to inquiries and provide assistance.

·        Scanned Documents: Our app utilizes Google ML Kit Document Scanner API to scan documents directly on your device.

·         Advertising ID: We collect your device's advertising ID  for the purpose of serving personalized advertisements. This allows us to provide targeted ads that may be more relevant to your interests, thereby supporting the app's development and maintenance.

How We Use Your Data

We use the collected data solely to provide and enhance Scan Speak's functionality. Specifically, we utilize it to:

·         Facilitate document scanning, text extraction, and speech conversion.

·         Improve app performance through analytics and debugging.

·         Address user feedback and provide support when necessary.

    Information Sharing

    To enhance our service and ensure a better user experience, we may share anonymized analytics data with Google or trusted technology partners. This helps us analyze app performance, identify potential issues, and optimize features without compromising user privacy. No personally identifiable information is included in this data-sharing process.

Data Storage and Removal

We retain user information only as long as necessary to deliver our services effectively. If you wish to have your personal data erased, you can contact us at eduspeechinfo@gmail.com. Upon request, we will permanently delete all associated personal information within 30 days. Non-personal data, such as anonymized analytics, may be retained for service improvement purposes.

User Rights

Users have the right to request access to their personal data that we may have collected. If you would like to review, update, or obtain a copy of your data, please contact us at eduspeechinfo@gmail.com. We will respond to such requests in accordance with applicable laws and within a reasonable timeframe.

Data Protection

We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard your information. Since scanning and text extraction occur locally on your device, we do not collect or store personal data on our servers.

Third-Party Services

Scan Speak integrates the following external services:

·         Google ML Kit – for document scanning and text extraction.

·         Amazon Polly – for converting extracted text into speech.

These services may handle data according to their respective privacy policies, which we encourage you to review:

·         Google ML Kit Privacy Policy

·         Amazon Polly Privacy Policy

Your Rights and Control

You have full control over your data. Since no personal information is stored by us, you can delete scanned documents and extracted text from your device at any time. If you request data deletion, we will ensure the removal of all associated personal data as outlined in our Data Storage and Removal section.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service improvements. If significant modifications are made, we will notify users and provide the updated Privacy Policy with the revised effective date. We encourage users to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect their privacy.

Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at:

eduspeechinfo@gmail.com

By using Scan Speak, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.