Privacy Policy — DocQR Tools

What We DON'T Do ❌

× Sneakily collect personal info

× Store data on our servers

× Sell or share your data

× Store passwords or financial info

What We DO ✅

✓ Store all documents locally on your device
✓ Display ads via Google AdMob
✓ Let you control and delete your data easily
✓ Operate fully offline

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Information We Collect

User-Generated Content

Local Only

Documents (PDFs, images, text), QR codes, notes, tasks, calculations and conversions — all stored exclusively on your device. Never transmitted to us.

Device Information

Anonymous

Device model, OS version, app version, and crash data collected automatically for stability improvements. No personal identifiers included.

App Permissions

Purpose-Limited

CAMERA — QR code scanning

READ_STORAGE — Import images/PDFs

WRITE_STORAGE — Save PDFs & QR codes

INTERNET — Ads & app updates

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How We Use Your Information

Functionality

Operate features, process documents, and save your data locally.

Ads & Monetization

Display ads via Google AdMob to keep the app free. Ad targeting managed by Google.

Analytics

Crash reporting and basic usage stats for bug fixes and improvements.

3

Data Storage & Security

📱

Local Storage

PDFs, images, notes, and preferences stored via Hive & SharedPreferences on your device.

⚠ Not encrypted — relies on your device security

🔒

Zero External Access

Your data is never uploaded to any external servers or cloud services. Your history, notes, and documents remain strictly under your control on your physical hardware.

✅ Strictly Local Data Flow

4

Third-Party Services

We integrate the following Google services. These operate under Google's own privacy policies.

G

Google AdMob

Displays ads within the app. Collects advertising ID and approximate (IP-based) location for ad targeting, analytics, and fraud prevention. Governed by Google Privacy Policy.

G

Google Play Services

Used for in-app billing, Google Play Console analytics, and crash reporting.

F

Firebase Crashlytics

Crash and error reporting to help us improve app stability. Reports are anonymous and retained for up to 30 days.

5

Data Retention

∞

Local App Data

Retained until you manually clear or uninstall

90d

Ad Data (Google)

AdMob retains for 90 days. Reset anytime via Google settings.

30d

Crash Reports

Automatically cleared after 30 days

6

Children's Privacy (COPPA)

🧒

DocQR Tools is designed for users age 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13, allow child accounts, or market to children. If you believe a child has provided information, please contact us immediately at support@bengalbytes.com.

7

Your Privacy Rights

✓ Access all your data anytime within the app

✓ Export your documents freely

✓ Delete all data completely

✓ Request deletion of crash/analytics data

How to Delete Your Data

1Settings → Apps → DocQR Tools → Clear Data
2Uninstall app (removes everything)
3Email us at support@bengalbytes.com

8

Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When material changes occur, we update the "Last Updated" date and notify you via an in-app notification. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9

Compliance

🇪🇺 GDPR

✅ Data stored locally
✅ No international data transfer
✅ Full user data control
✅ No tracking or profiling

🇺🇸 CCPA

✅ Access & delete data
✅ We don't sell data
✅ Clear privacy practices
✅ One-click opt-out

▶ Google Play

✅ Privacy policy disclosed
✅ Permissions justified
✅ Data collection minimized
✅ Transparent practices

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Contact Us

Questions about this policy? We respond within 7 business days.

📧 support@bengalbytes.com 🌐 bengalbytes.com

FAQ

Does DocQR Tools sell my data?
Absolutely not. We don't even collect personal data.

Can I use it offline?
Yes — internet is entirely optional.

Are my files secure?
Stored locally. Security depends on your device settings.

What if I delete the app?
All data is removed from your device.