Skencil Reader - Privacy Policy

Skencil Reader - Privacy Policy

🔒 Skencil Reader

Privacy Policy - Your Privacy Matters to Us

📅 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 v1.0

Introduction

Welcome to Skencil Reader. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our Android application for viewing .sk and .sk1 vector files. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have complete control over your data.

🌟 Our Promise: All file processing happens locally on your device. We never upload, collect, or store your files on any external servers.

Information We Collect

📁 File Access

Skencil Reader requires access to read .sk and .sk1 files from your device storage. This permission is strictly limited to opening and displaying the files you explicitly select. We want to be clear about what we DO NOT do:

  • Upload your files to any server
  • Collect or transmit your file contents
  • Store your files on external servers
  • Share your files with third parties
  • Access files without your explicit selection

📱 Required Permissions

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" android:maxSdkVersion="28" />

Purpose: This permission is only used on Android 8.1 (API 27) and below to access .sk and .sk1 files you choose to open.

Important Note: On Android 9 and above, we use the modern Storage Access Framework (system file picker) which provides granular control without requiring storage permissions. This means:

  • ✅ You explicitly select each file to open
  • ✅ No automatic file scanning
  • ✅ Complete control over which files the app can access
  • ✅ Files are only read when you open them

How We Use Information

All file processing is performed locally on your device. We maintain strict privacy standards:

  • 🔐 Local Processing Only: All rendering and analysis happens on your device
  • 🚫 No Data Transmission: We never send your files or their contents to external servers
  • 💾 No Cloud Storage: Your files remain only where you saved them
  • 📊 No Analytics: We don't track your usage or collect analytics data
  • 🎯 No Advertising: Your data is never used for advertising purposes

Data Storage and Security

Since all file processing occurs locally on your device, your data remains completely under your control. The app itself does not create permanent copies of your files. Any temporary data (like rendered previews) is cleared when you close the app.

🛡️ Security Features:

  • All file operations are sandboxed within the app
  • No background processes accessing files
  • Immediate clearing of temporary data
  • Respects Android's scoped storage on modern versions

Third-Party Services

Skencil Reader is completely independent and does not integrate with any third-party:

  • ❌ Analytics services
  • ❌ Advertising networks
  • ❌ Tracking services
  • ❌ Cloud storage providers
  • ❌ Social media platforms

We believe in complete privacy - no third-party code means no third-party data access.

Children's Privacy

Our app is suitable for users of all ages as it doesn't collect any personal information. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with any information, please contact us immediately.

Your Rights and Control

As a Skencil Reader user, you have complete control:

  1. Right to Use: Use the app without any data collection
  2. Right to Access: All files remain on your device
  3. Right to Delete: Simply uninstall the app to remove all temporary data
  4. Right to Choose: You decide which files to open
  5. Right to Know: Transparent information about app permissions

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Posting a notice in the app on the next update
  • Sending a notification (if you have opted in)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Data Retention

Skencil Reader does not retain any of your personal data or file contents. The app only temporarily caches rendered views for performance, and these caches are cleared when:

  • You close the app
  • You clear the app cache from Android settings
  • The Android system needs to free up memory

📬 Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: toolsappdang@gmail.com

We typically respond within 24-48 hours

Consent

By using Skencil Reader, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with any part of this privacy policy, please do not use our app.