LensScan – Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 23, 2025

1. Overview

Thanks for choosing LensScan. This Privacy Policy explains what data may be handled when you use the app, why it is processed, and what controls are available to you.

2. What We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

LensScan does not ask you to register an account or provide personal information in order to access its main features.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

While you use the app, some technical information may be collected automatically, including:

• Device details (e.g., model, OS version, limited identifiers)
• Basic usage metrics (feature taps, session time, frequency)
• Crash and performance diagnostics

2.3 Permissions

To support certain features, LensScan may request the permissions below. These permissions are only used when the related function is activated:

• Camera: to scan QR codes and barcodes
• Photos/Library: to save or access generated code images
• Network: to retrieve product info, show ads, and send diagnostics

3. How We Use Information

3.1 Delivering and Improving the App

• Carry out code scanning and recognition directly on your device
• Retrieve product-related details associated with scanned results
• Review aggregated usage patterns to improve the experience
• Identify technical issues and enhance app stability

3.2 Advertising

Ads may appear in the app, including through Google services. Advertising partners may use cookies or comparable technologies under their own privacy practices.

3.3 Support

• Reply to your inquiries and comments
• Provide important service-related notices when needed

4. Storage and Security

4.1 On Your Device

• Scanning and recognition take place on your device, and results may be stored locally in temporary cache.
• You may delete cached items at any time by clearing the app’s data.
• Any QR or barcode images you decide to save will be stored in your photo library.

4.2 On Our Servers

• We do not keep scanned content on our servers.
• Crash reports and limited analytics data may be shared with trusted service providers, such as Firebase by Google, to help diagnose problems.

4.3 Safeguards

We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to help protect data from unauthorized access, modification, or misuse.

5. Sharing

5.1 Service Providers

• Advertising partners (e.g., Google) for ad delivery and measurement
• Product information providers to return data associated with scanned codes
• Analytics and crash reporting providers (such as Firebase) to help maintain app quality

5.2 Legal

We may disclose information if required by applicable law or to protect rights, safety, and the integrity of our services.

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

6. Your Choices

6.1 Permissions

You may turn app permissions on or off at any time through your device settings.

6.2 Ads

Where available, you can manage ad personalization on your device or through Google’s ad settings.

6.3 Local Data

You can clear the app’s cache or data to remove locally stored scan results and preferences.

7. Children’s Privacy

LensScan is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that such data was collected inadvertently, we will delete it promptly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. When significant changes are made, the date above will be updated and the latest version will be made available in the app. By continuing to use LensScan after those changes take effect, you accept the updated policy.

9. Contact

Questions or feedback? Reach us at: bytejourneynet@gmail.com

10. Third-Party Services

10.1 Google (Ads & Policies)

We may rely on Google services for advertising and analytics. For details on how Google processes data, see Google’s Privacy Policy.

10.2 Firebase

We use Firebase (by Google) for crash reporting and limited analytics to enhance reliability. Processing is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy.

By using LensScan, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy, including the use of the third-party services listed above.