AuraReader
Privacy Policy
Last Updated • May 2026
Your Privacy Matters.
AuraReader is designed with privacy-first principles. Your files, scans, translations, and speech processing stay on your device whenever possible.
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1. Data Collection
- We do NOT collect personal information.
- We do NOT store user data on servers.
- We do NOT track user activity.
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2. Local File Usage
- All files are processed locally on your device.
- Your files never leave your device.
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3. Camera & OCR Features
- AuraReader may use your device camera to scan and extract text.
- Camera access is used only when you choose to scan text.
- Captured images and extracted text are processed locally on your device.
- We do NOT upload, store, or share scanned images or extracted text.
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4. Text-to-Speech (TTS)
- AuraReader uses your device’s built-in Text-to-Speech engine.
- Spoken content is generated locally on your device.
- No voice or text data is sent to our servers.
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5. Translation Features
- The app may use on-device translation models (Google ML Kit).
- Language models may be downloaded to your device when required.
- Translation is performed locally after models are downloaded.
- No translated text is stored or shared externally.
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6. Internet Usage
- Downloading language models (for translation).
- Accessing OCR/ML Kit dependencies if required.
- Displaying advertisements (such as Google AdMob ads).
- Opening external links (email or website).
- The app itself does NOT upload or share your personal files.
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7. Advertisements
- AuraReader may display third-party advertisements such as Google AdMob ads.
- Ad providers may use device identifiers to provide and improve ads.
- We do NOT sell your personal information.
- Third-party ad services operate according to their own privacy policies.
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8. Third-Party Services
- Google ML Kit
- Android Text-to-Speech
- Google AdMob
- These services operate according to Google’s privacy policies.
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9. Permissions
- Camera Permission: Used only for OCR text scanning features.
- Storage/File Access: Used only for opening and reading files selected by you.
- Internet Permission: Used for translation models, ads, and external links.
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10. Data Security
- All processing is done locally on your device whenever possible.
- We do not access, transmit, or store your personal files.
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11. Changes to Policy
- This privacy policy may be updated in future versions of the app.