Local-first workspace
Your saved history, generated codes, OCR results and Scanora-managed documents are stored locally in the app or device storage.
ScanoraScan Anything. Create Everything.
PRIVACY POLICY
Private by design.
Clear by default.
Scanora is a local-first QR, barcode, OCR and document scanning app. Your scans, generated content and saved history are designed to stay on your device unless you choose to share or export them.
✓No account required
✓Local-first storage
✓User-controlled sharing
AT A GLANCE
Privacy built around local scanning
Scanora does not require you to create an account. QR and barcode scans, generated codes, OCR text, document scans, history and preferences are designed to stay on your device unless you choose to export or share them.
No account required
Scanora does not require registration and does not ask you to create a Scanora profile to use its core features.
You control sharing
Content leaves Scanora only when you intentionally use actions such as Share, Save to device, Open in another app, email or SMS.
DATA & PERMISSIONS
What Scanora processes
Permissions and files are used only to provide the scanning, recognition, saving and sharing features you request.
Simple ruleScanora does not require an account and does not operate a developer cloud service for your scanned content.
Camera
Scanora may request camera access to scan QR codes and barcodes. Camera frames are analyzed for code detection while you use the scanner. Scanora does not operate a developer server that receives your live camera feed.
Images and gallery selection
When you choose an image for gallery scanning, OCR or document-related workflows, Android's system picker or applicable storage access is used to access the file you select. Scanora processes the selected content for the feature you requested.
OCR text
Text recognition uses Google ML Kit on the device. Recognized text may be saved to your Scanora Library when you choose to keep it, and may be copied, shared or exported only when you request those actions.
Document scans and PDFs
Document scanning uses the Google ML Kit document scanner. Scanora can keep generated PDF documents in its local Library and can export copies to a device location you select. Google Play services may download scanner components required for this feature.
QR codes and barcodes
Values you scan or generate can include text, URLs, phone numbers, email details, Wi-Fi credentials, contact information and other code payloads. These values are handled locally and may appear in your local history until you delete them or clear app data.
App preferences
Preferences such as theme, language, onboarding state, scan sound, haptic feedback and similar settings may be stored locally using Android app storage.
Legacy storage permission
On Android 9 and below, Scanora may request storage permission when required to save exported images. On newer Android versions, modern scoped-storage and system-picker flows are used where applicable.
SERVICE PROVIDERS
Google services used by Scanora
Some app features depend on Google-provided Android components. Their processing is governed by Google's applicable terms and privacy policies.
Google ML Kit
Used for barcode scanning, text recognition and document scanning. Depending on the feature and installed components, ML Kit or Google Play services may process limited device and technical information necessary to deliver the service.
Google Play in-app updates
Scanora may check Google Play for app updates and show an update flow. Google Play handles update availability, download and installation under Google's own policies.
Android sharing & external apps
If you share, open, email, dial, text, save or otherwise send content to another app, Android transfers the selected content to that app. The receiving app's privacy policy then applies.
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No advertising or analytics SDK disclosed in this version.The current Scanora build reviewed for this policy does not include Google AdMob, Firebase Analytics or Firebase Crashlytics dependencies. If future versions add analytics, advertising, cloud sync, accounts or other online services, this policy should be updated before or when those features are released.
YOUR CHOICES
Control your data
Scanora gives you practical controls over locally stored content, app permissions and sharing.
Delete local history and files+
You can remove individual Library items inside Scanora. Clearing Scanora's app data or uninstalling the app can remove app-private history, settings and Scanora-managed local files. Files you deliberately exported to another device location may remain there until you delete them.
Manage permissions+
You can review or revoke Scanora permissions through Android Settings. Some features, such as camera scanning, may not work when the required permission is denied.
Sharing and exporting+
Sharing and exporting are user-initiated. Before sending sensitive QR content, Wi-Fi credentials, contact details, OCR text or documents to another app or person, review the destination and content.
Retention+
Local Scanora data remains on your device until you delete it, clear app data or uninstall Scanora, subject to Android storage behavior. Third-party Google services retain any data they independently process according to their own policies and settings.
Reasonable safeguards
Scanora uses Android platform security, scoped storage where applicable and app-private storage for managed data. No mobile app or storage system can guarantee absolute security, so protect your device and review sensitive content before sharing it.
General audience app
Scanora is a general-purpose scanning utility and is not specifically directed to children. Scanora does not require account registration or intentionally request profile information from children.
RELATED POLICIES
Third-party privacy resources
CONTACT
Privacy questions or requests?
Contact the developer for privacy questions, support or Google Play inquiries related to Scanora.
- Developer
- HS Creators Software Solutions (SMC-Private) Limited
- Country
- Pakistan
- Website
- hscreatorssoftware.com ↗