Privacy Policy
*Last updated: 2026-01-15*
This Privacy Policy explains how **Musa Tasci** ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use the **Image to Text - Scan & Summary** mobile application and related services (the "Service").
If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the Service.
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## 1. Data Controller
**Controller:**
Musa Tasci
**Contact:**
[email protected]
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## 2. Data We Collect
We collect information necessary to provide OCR, AI features, and subscriptions:
**A. Account and identifiers**
- Firebase Authentication user ID (UID)
- Email address (if you sign in with email)
- Language preferences and settings
- Push notification token (if you enable notifications)
**B. Content you provide**
- Images you scan or upload
- Extracted text from images
- Summaries, translations, and AI chat messages
- Feedback messages you send
**C. Subscription and purchase data**
- RevenueCat / Superwall identifiers
- Purchase status and product identifiers
- Store and entitlement metadata
**D. Technical data**
- Basic logs for troubleshooting and security
- Cloud providers may process IP address and device information as part of standard service logs
**On-device storage**
Scan history and related content are stored locally on your device (AsyncStorage) unless you choose to upload images for cloud processing.
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## 3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Provide OCR, AI chat, summaries, and translations
- Store and sync account preferences
- Manage subscriptions and access to Pro features
- Send push notifications (with your consent)
- Respond to feedback and support requests
- Maintain security and improve reliability
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## 4. Service Providers (Processors)
We use trusted processors to deliver the Service:
- **Google Firebase** (Auth, Firestore, Storage, Cloud Functions)
- **OpenAI** (AI chat, summarization, translation, vision OCR)
- **OCR.space** (OCR processing)
- **RevenueCat / Superwall** (subscription management)
- **Apple / Google** (in-app purchases and billing)
- **Expo** (push notifications)
These providers process data only as needed to deliver their services to us.
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## 5. International Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside the EU/EEA, including the United States.
Where required, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent safeguards.
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## 6. Data Retention
- Account data is retained while your account is active and as needed to provide the Service
- Images uploaded for OCR/AI are stored in Firebase Storage until deleted or no longer needed
- Local scan history remains on your device until you delete it or uninstall the app
- Feedback and support records are kept as long as necessary to handle requests and legal obligations
You can request deletion of your account data at any time.
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## 7. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Delete your data
- Restrict processing
- Data portability
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
You can exercise these rights by contacting **[email protected]**.
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## 8. Your Rights (CCPA / CPRA - California)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Request deletion of personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights
We do not sell or share personal information as defined by the CCPA/CPRA.
Requests can be made via **[email protected]**.
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## 9. Children’s Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.
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## 10. Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect data.
However, no system is completely secure.
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## 11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes become effective when published in the app or website.
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## 12. Contact
For privacy-related questions or requests:
**[email protected]**