Privacy Policy
This policy explains how Smart OCR collects, uses, and protects information when you use smartocr.io. We focus on providing OCR results while keeping data handling minimal and secure.
Information we collect
- Content you provide, such as images you upload or image URLs you submit for OCR processing.
- Basic usage data, such as pages visited and device or browser type, used to improve reliability and performance.
- Security signals, including anti abuse checks to protect the service from automated misuse.
- Cookie related information where required for essential site features, analytics, and advertising where enabled.
How we use information
- To run OCR and return extracted text to you.
- To keep the service stable, prevent abuse, and maintain quality.
- To understand usage patterns and improve user experience.
- To respond to support requests sent to [email protected].
Cookies and similar technologies
Cookies help us deliver essential features, remember preferences, and improve site performance. Where advertising is enabled, cookies may be used to show relevant ads and measure ad performance.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site features.
Advertising and Google AdSense
We may display advertising through Google AdSense or other partners. These providers may use cookies or similar identifiers to deliver ads, limit repetition, and measure effectiveness. Ads may be based on your activity on this site and across other websites, depending on your settings and applicable laws.
We do not sell your personal information. Advertising partners may process data under their own privacy policies. You can manage ad personalization through your Google account settings where available.
Data retention
We keep information only as long as needed to operate the service, comply with legal obligations, and maintain security. Uploaded content may be processed transiently for conversion, and we avoid unnecessary long term storage.
Sharing and disclosure
- Service providers: trusted partners may help host and operate the website.
- Legal: we may disclose information if required by law or to protect rights and users.
- Advertising partners: where ads are enabled, partners may collect data via cookies as described above.
Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect data. No method of transmission or storage is fully secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security, but we work to reduce risk and prevent abuse.
Children’s privacy
Smart OCR is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided data, contact [email protected].
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at [email protected].