Introduction
Arc Business Card Scanner ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact Information: Names, phone numbers, email addresses, job titles, and company names from scanned business cards
- User Preferences: Theme settings, SMS templates, and app configuration
- Account Information: Your name and company information for personalized communications
Information Automatically Collected
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version
- Usage Data: App usage patterns and feature interactions
- Technical Data: Crash reports and performance metrics
Camera and Photo Access
- Business Card Images: Photos of business cards you scan
- Gallery Access: Images selected from your device gallery for scanning
How We Use Your Information
Primary Uses
- Business Card Processing: To scan, extract, and store contact information from business cards
- Contact Management: To organize and display your saved contacts
- Communication Features: To enable calling, emailing, and SMS functionality
- App Functionality: To provide core app features and improve user experience
Integration Features
- GoHighLevel Integration: To sync contacts with your CRM system (when configured)
- Device Contacts: To save contacts to your device's contact list (when enabled)
- SMS Integration: To send welcome messages via SMS (when enabled)
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage
- Device Storage: All contact data and business card images are stored locally on your device
- Secure Storage: We use secure storage methods to protect your data
- No Cloud Storage: We do not upload your contact data to external servers
Data Protection
- Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted when stored locally
- Access Control: Only you have access to your stored contact information
- No Third-Party Sharing: We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties
Third-Party Services
GoHighLevel Integration
- Optional Feature: GHL integration is completely optional
- Your Credentials: You provide your own GHL API credentials
- Direct Connection: Data flows directly between your device and GHL servers
- No Intermediary: We do not store or access your GHL data
Device Features
- Camera Access: Used only for scanning business cards
- Contact Access: Used only when you choose to save contacts to your device
- SMS Access: Used only when you choose to send SMS messages
Your Rights and Choices
Data Control
- Delete Contacts: You can delete any contact at any time
- Export Data: You can export your contact data (features coming soon)
- App Settings: You can control all app permissions and features
Permissions
- Camera: Required for scanning business cards
- Contacts: Optional, for saving contacts to your device
- SMS: Optional, for sending welcome messages
- Storage: Required for saving app data and images
Data Retention
Contact Data
- Local Storage: Contact data is stored locally until you delete it
- No Automatic Deletion: We do not automatically delete your data
- User Control: You have full control over data retention
App Data
- Settings: App preferences are stored locally
- Usage Data: Minimal usage analytics may be collected for app improvement
Children's Privacy
Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Providing notice through the app when possible
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are in the European Union, our legal basis for processing your personal data includes:
- Consent: When you provide contact information and use app features
- Legitimate Interest: To provide and improve app functionality
- Contract: To fulfill our obligations to you as a user
Your GDPR Rights
If you are in the EU, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Erase your data
- Restrict processing
- Data portability
- Object to processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information above.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
- Say no to the sale of personal information
- Access your personal information
- Equal service and price
International Data Transfers
Your data is stored locally on your device. Any data transfers (such as GHL integration) are initiated by you and use your own credentials.