Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to ToScanned's Privacy Policy. Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how ToScanned ("we", "us", or "our") handles information when you use our document processing services, including our PDF to Scanned Converter and Cam Scanner tools.

Key Privacy Principle: ToScanned is designed with privacy as a core principle. All document processing occurs locally in your web browser. We do not upload, store, or transmit your documents to our servers or any third-party services.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

ToScanned is designed with document privacy as the core principle. We do NOT collect, store, or have access to:

• Your Documents: All documents you upload and process remain on your device
• Document Content: We never see or access the content of your documents
• File Names: We do not track or store the names of files you process
• Personal Information from Documents: Any personal data in your documents stays on your device
• Processing History: We do not maintain a history of documents you've processed

3. Information We DO Collect

While your documents remain completely private, we collect anonymous usage data to improve our service:

3.1 Analytics Data (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve the user experience. Google Analytics collects:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Screen resolution
• Language preferences
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Click patterns and navigation paths
• Referring website (how you arrived at our site)
• Approximate geographic location (country/city level)

Important: Google Analytics does NOT have access to your documents, file names, or document content. All analytics data is anonymous and aggregated.

3.2 Cookies

We use cookies for analytics purposes. These cookies:

• Track website usage patterns
• Help us understand user behavior
• Do not contain any personal information
• Do not have access to your documents

4. How Your Data is Processed

4.1 Local Processing

All document processing occurs entirely within your web browser using client-side JavaScript:

• Documents and images are loaded into your browser's memory
• Scanning effects and image enhancements are applied using browser APIs
• Perspective correction and cropping happen locally
• Image filters (Magic Color, Grayscale, etc.) are processed in your browser
• PDF generation occurs on your device
• Downloaded files come directly from your browser, not our servers

4.2 No Server Upload

Your documents never leave your device. We do not:

• Upload documents to our servers
• Send documents to third-party services
• Create temporary copies on remote servers
• Process documents on cloud infrastructure

4.3 Browser Storage

Your browser may temporarily store settings in local storage for convenience (such as your preferred scan settings). This data:

• Remains entirely on your device
• Is never transmitted to any server
• Can be cleared at any time through your browser settings
• Contains no personal or identifiable information

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies to help analyze how users interact with our website.

The information generated by cookies about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity, and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage.

Important: Google Analytics does NOT have access to your documents or document content. Only anonymous usage statistics about the website are collected.

Learn more about Google Analytics privacy practices: Google Privacy Policy

5.2 Content Delivery

The website is delivered as static files. Any CDN used for hosting only serves the application code and does not collect, process, or access any user data or documents.

5.3 Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect our website and your privacy:

• HTTPS Encryption: All connections to our website use secure HTTPS encryption
• No Data Transmission: Since documents don't leave your device, there's no risk of data interception
• Secure Coding Practices: We follow best practices to prevent vulnerabilities
• Regular Updates: We keep our dependencies and libraries up to date

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Document Control

You have complete control over your documents:

• Documents remain on your device at all times
• Close the browser tab to immediately clear all data from memory
• No account or registration is required
• Clear browser storage at any time to remove saved preferences

7.2 Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Block all cookies (note: this may affect analytics)
• Delete existing cookies
• Set preferences for different types of cookies

Blocking cookies will not affect the core functionality of ToScanned, as all document processing happens locally.

7.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking through:

• Browser privacy settings
• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Privacy-focused browser extensions

8. Children's Privacy

ToScanned does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove such information.

9. International Users

ToScanned is accessible worldwide. Since all processing occurs locally in your browser, your documents never cross international borders through our service.

If analytics or other third-party services are used, they may be subject to their own international data transfer policies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for details.

10. Data Retention

Different types of data have different retention policies:

10.1 Documents

• No documents are stored on our servers
• All documents remain on your device only
• No document data is retained

10.2 Analytics Data

• Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's policies
• Default retention period is 26 months
• All analytics data is anonymous and aggregated

10.3 Browser Storage

Any preferences stored in your browser's local storage remain only on your device until you clear them.

11. Business Transfers

If ToScanned is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, this Privacy Policy will continue to apply. We will provide notice before any personal information (if collected) is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
• Providing a prominent notice on our website (for significant changes)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Legal Compliance

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency). However, since we don't collect or store your documents, there is no document data to disclose.

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

We collect anonymous analytics data through Google Analytics but do not sell this information. We do not collect personal information from your documents. You can opt out of analytics tracking using the methods described in Section 7.3.

15. European Users (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

We use Google Analytics which collects anonymous usage data. By using our website, you consent to the processing of data by Google in the manner and for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. You can withdraw consent at any time by opting out of Google Analytics (see Section 7.3).

Your documents: You maintain complete control over your documents because they never leave your device. No GDPR obligations apply to document processing as it happens entirely in your browser.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Website: ToScanned.com
• Email: [email protected] (if applicable)

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.

17. Transparency Commitment

At ToScanned, we believe in complete transparency about data handling:

• Our source code architecture ensures local processing
• You can verify no documents are uploaded by monitoring browser network activity
• We will always be clear about any changes to our data practices
• Privacy is a core value, not an afterthought