Effective 14 September 2026
PaperVault works with documents and their extracted text. PDFs you import are copied into the app's own storage, text is extracted on-device with PDFKit and Vision, and indexed locally. Nothing is transmitted anywhere.
The app asks for access to the camera (for scanning) and the files you choose to import. These permissions are used solely to provide the app's core feature on your device. You can revoke them at any time in Settings, and the app will explain what stops working.
None. We do not collect usage data, crash reports, device identifiers, or any personal information. The app makes no network requests for your content.
Subscriptions and one-time purchases are handled entirely by Apple through the App Store. We never see your payment details. Purchase status is checked on-device through StoreKit. Manage or cancel subscriptions in Settings › Apple ID › Subscriptions.
All content stays in the app's private storage on your device and is included in your normal iCloud or iTunes device backup according to your own backup settings. Deleting the app deletes its data.
PaperVault does not knowingly collect information from anyone, including children under 13, because it collects no information at all.
If this policy changes, the new version will be posted here with an updated effective date. Because the app has no server, we cannot notify you in-app; check this page if you are concerned.
Questions: yasheng.sun@kaust.edu.sa