1. Introduction
Welcome to Scanly QR & Barcode Scanner ("the App"), developed and maintained by VantaSoft ("we", "us", or "our").
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how our mobile application operates, the device permissions requested, how camera input is processed, local data retention, and how third-party advertising partners (Google AdMob) handle data on your device.
Core Commitment: Scanly processes all camera visual feeds entirely on your device. We do not transmit, collect, or store your camera images, scanned QR codes, or barcodes on external servers.
2. Device Permissions & Data Usage
To provide its core scanning and generator functions, the App requests access to specific hardware capabilities:
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Camera Permission (
android.permission.CAMERA): Required solely for real-time visual scanning of QR codes and barcodes. Camera frames are analyzed locally in device memory using ML Kit barcode processing. Visual frames are never recorded, uploaded, or transmitted off your device. -
Vibration Permission (
android.permission.VIBRATE): Used to provide tactile haptic feedback when a QR code or barcode is successfully recognized. No user data is gathered or shared through this feature.
3. Local Data Storage & Persistence
The App stores certain information strictly locally on your Android device (using local SQLite / Room database storage):
- Scan History: Records of codes you have scanned and timestamped for your personal convenience.
- Created Codes: QR codes and barcodes generated within the app.
- Favorites: Items you mark as favorite for quick access.
- User Preferences: Settings such as sound effects, vibration toggles, and display preferences.
All of this data resides exclusively on your local device. You can clear your history or delete specific items at any time from within the App. Uninstalling the App or clearing app storage deletes all locally stored data permanently.
4. Third-Party Advertising (Google AdMob)
To support free development and ongoing maintenance, Scanly displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob.
Google AdMob and Google Play Services may automatically collect and process certain device information in accordance with Google's privacy policies. This data may include:
- Device advertising identifiers (such as the Google Advertising ID / GAID).
- IP address (used to infer coarse geographic region and prevent ad fraud).
- Device information (operating system version, device model, hardware specifications).
- Ad interaction and performance metrics (impressions, clicks, diagnostic data).
You can manage or reset your Advertising ID and opt out of personalized advertisements at any time in your Android device settings by navigating to:
Settings → Google → All services → Ads → Reset advertising ID / Delete advertising ID.
For more detailed information regarding Google's data handling practices, please review:
5. Google Play Data Safety Summary
| Data Category | Collected by Developer? | Shared with Third Parties? | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Information (Name, Email, Phone) | No | No | Not collected |
| Photos, Videos, Camera Feeds | No (Processed ephemeral on-device only) | No | Real-time QR/barcode scanning |
| Scan History & Favorites | Stored locally on device only | No | App functionality |
| Device or Other IDs (e.g. Advertising ID) | No (handled directly by Google AdMob SDK) | Yes (Google AdMob) | Advertising, analytics, fraud prevention |
| App Performance & Diagnostics | No (handled by Google Play / AdMob) | Yes (Google) | Analytics and crash monitoring |
6. Children's Privacy (COPPA & GDPR-K)
Scanly is a general audience utility app and is not directed towards children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Union). We do not knowingly solicit or collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so that we can take appropriate measures.
7. Security
We value your trust in using our App. Because we do not operate remote servers to collect your personal information or scan contents, your personal history remains securely contained within your Android sandbox environment. We recommend keeping your Android OS updated to maintain optimal device-level security.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements, operational practices, or app features. Any revisions will be effective upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
- Developer: VantaSoft
- App: Scanly QR & Barcode Scanner (
com.vantasoft.scanly) - Email: shopifia@gmail.com