Legal
LocalScan AI is designed with privacy at its core. All document processing happens on your device and is never uploaded to our servers. We collect no personal data whatsoever.
LocalScan AI is developed and maintained by Zhang Zhenhai, an independent developer. If you have any questions about this policy, you may contact us at [email protected].
The table below summarizes what data LocalScan AI accesses, why, and whether it leaves your device.
| Data Type | Purpose | Stored on Device | Sent Off-Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera images | Scanning documents | Yes (your choice) | Never |
| Photo library images | Importing documents | Yes (your choice) | Never |
| Scanned documents & PDFs | Core app functionality | Yes, locally only | Never |
| Purchase receipt | Verifying purchase via App Store | Yes | Apple only |
| Install date | App functionality | Yes (Keychain) | Never |
LocalScan AI requests access to your device camera and photo library solely to let you scan and import documents. We do not access your camera or photos for any other purpose, and image data is never transmitted to any external server.
You may revoke these permissions at any time via Settings → LocalScan AI on your iPhone or iPad.
All documents you scan or import are stored exclusively on your device's local storage. We have no access to your documents, and they are never uploaded to our servers or shared with third parties.
Deleting the app removes all locally stored documents. If you have enabled iCloud Backup in your iOS settings, documents may be included in your personal iCloud backup — this is controlled entirely by you, not by us.
In-app purchases are processed through Apple's App Store. We use Apple's StoreKit framework to verify your purchase. No personally identifiable information is collected or stored by us as part of this process. All payment data is handled exclusively by Apple.
Documents you delete are removed from the app immediately or moved to a Trash folder and permanently deleted after 30 days. We do not maintain any server-side user accounts or document storage.
LocalScan AI is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:
Because all data remains on your device, you exercise most of these rights directly by managing or deleting the app.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out:
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.