Privacy Policy
This privacy policy is applicable to the cFlat Scan – PDF Scanner app (hereinafter referred to as "Application") for mobile devices, which was developed by Roshini (hereinafter referred to as "Service Provider") as a Free service. This service is provided strictly "AS IS".
What information does the Application obtain and how is it used?
User Provided Information
The Application does not require you to provide personal information in order to use its primary features. However, if you choose to contact the Service Provider via email (arsheen0069@gmail.com), the information you provide will only be used to respond to your inquiry. The Service Provider does not collect, store, or process this information beyond what is necessary to handle your request.
Automatically Collected Information via Third-Party Services
The Application itself does not collect or store personal data. However, it integrates third-party SDKs (such as Google Play Services and Google AdMob) that may automatically collect information, including but not limited to:
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Device information (model, operating system version, hardware identifiers).
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Device Advertising ID.
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IP address.
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Approximate location (derived from IP address).
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App usage data (interactions with ads, frequency of use, performance data).
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Crash logs and diagnostics for app stability and security.
This information is processed by the third-party providers to ensure proper functioning of services, provide advertising, prevent fraud, and improve user experience.
Does the Application collect precise real time location information of the device?
No. The Application itself does not collect precise location data. However, Google AdMob and Google Play Services may use an approximate location (derived from IP address or network information) to improve ad relevance and security.
Do third parties see and/or have access to information obtained by the Application?
Yes. Data may be processed by trusted third-party services integrated into the Application, specifically:
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Google Play Services – for app functionality, analytics, diagnostics, and crash reporting.
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Google AdMob – for displaying ads, which may be personalized or non-personalized depending on user consent and settings.
These third parties handle data in accordance with their own privacy policies, which can be found here:
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Google Play Services: https://policies.google.com/privacy
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Google AdMob: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
The Service Provider does not sell, rent, or otherwise share personally identifiable information with any independent third parties.
Advertising and User Consent
The Application uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. Depending on your region:
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EU/EEA and UK users: Ads are displayed in compliance with GDPR/UK GDPR. Users are given a choice to consent to personalized or non-personalized ads.
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California users: In compliance with CCPA, you may opt out of the “sale” of personal information (as defined under CCPA) by adjusting your ad preferences in your device settings.
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All users worldwide: You can disable ad personalization by going to Google Settings > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization on your device.
If you opt out, you will still see ads, but they will be non-personalized.
Data Retention Policy, Managing Your Information
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The Service Provider does not collect or retain personal information directly.
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Data handled by Google Play Services and AdMob is retained according to Google’s retention policies.
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If you contact the Service Provider via email, your communication will only be retained as long as necessary to resolve your inquiry, after which it will be deleted.
If you wish to request deletion of information handled by third-party services, please review and follow Google’s data management policies: https://support.google.com/policies/contact/general_privacy
Children
The Service Provider does not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal data to the Service Provider or through the Application’s third-party services, please contact the Service Provider at arsheen0069@gmail.com. Steps will be taken to delete such data promptly.
If the Application is directed toward children, ads are served in non-personalized mode only, in compliance with COPPA.
Security
The Service Provider values user privacy and takes reasonable measures to safeguard information processed through third-party services. While no system is completely secure, the Application relies on Google’s industry-standard security and encrypted connections for data transmission.
The Application itself processes PDF documents locally on your device and does not transmit them externally.
Data Safety
In compliance with the Google Play Data Safety requirements, the Service Provider discloses the following:
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Data Collected: The Application itself does not collect any personal data. However, integrated third-party services (Google AdMob and Google Play Services) may collect certain information such as approximate location, device identifiers (including the Advertising ID), crash logs, diagnostics, and interactions with ads.
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Data Sharing: This data may be shared with Google for purposes of advertising, analytics, fraud prevention, and app functionality. The Service Provider does not share, sell, or transfer any personal data to independent third parties.
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Data Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and Google’s services is encrypted in transit using industry-standard protocols.
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Data Deletion: Users can request deletion of any correspondence sent directly to the Service Provider by contacting arsheen0069@gmail.com. For data handled by Google services, users may manage or request deletion of their data through Google’s account privacy settings.
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User Rights:
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EU/EEA/UK users: have rights under GDPR, including consent management for personalized ads.
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California users: have rights under CCPA, including opting out of data processing for advertising.
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All users: can disable personalized ads via device settings (Google Settings > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization) or by uninstalling the Application.
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This Data Safety disclosure is provided in accordance with the Google Play User Data Policy and related global privacy regulations.
Changes
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect:
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Changes in legal requirements.
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Updates to third-party SDK policies.
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Improvements to Application features.
Users are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy regularly. Continued use of the Application after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
Effective Date: 2025-10-04
Your Consent
By using the Application, you consent to:
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The use of Google AdMob and Google Play Services, which may collect and process limited data as described.
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The display of ads (personalized or non-personalized depending on your consent and settings).
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Processing of data in compliance with GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA, COPPA, and other applicable regulations.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding privacy while using the Application, or have concerns about data practices, please contact the Service Provider at:
📧 arsheen0069@gmail.com