Privacy Policy
Last updated: [March 20, 2026]
This Privacy Policy explains how Cardify (“we”, “our”, or “us”)
collects, uses, and protects your information when you use the Cardify
mobile application or website (the “Service”).
1. Information We Collect
Cardify may collect the following types of information:
- Scanned Card Data: Name, phone number, email, company, address, and other information extracted from business cards.
- Images: Photos of business cards captured using your device camera.
- Device Permissions: Camera, storage, and contacts (only when you grant permission).
- System Call Logs: Access to call logs on your device (incoming, outgoing, missed calls) to enable AI-powered suggestions and networking insights. Only collected with your explicit consent.
- Usage Data: Basic app usage analytics to improve performance and user experience (if enabled).
2. How We Use Your Information
- To scan and extract contact information using OCR technology.
- To allow you to organize contacts into groups.
- To export data to formats like Excel or Google Sheets.
- To sync contacts to your device when you request it.
- Cardify needs access to your call history to track interactions with your contacts, detect missed calls, and help you manage follow-ups.
- To improve app functionality and fix technical issues.
3. Data Storage
- All scanned data is stored locally on your device unless you export it.
- If you wish to backup your data to recover from any accidental data loss on your device like device theft, etc., sync securedly on cloud storage as well.
- If you wish to use Cardify as a collaborative tool for your team, you can securely sync your data to cloud storage.
- We do not store your scanned contact information on our servers.
- You are responsible for managing and backing up your exported data.
4. Data Sharing
Cardify does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
- We do not share your scanned contact information with third parties.
- Data is only shared externally when you choose to export or sync it.
5. Permissions
The app may request access to:
- Camera: To scan business cards.
- Storage: To save scanned images and exported files.
- Contacts: To add scanned contacts when you choose to sync.
- Call Logs: The app uses call logs to provide core CRM functionality such as tracking interactions, identifying missed calls, and generating follow-up reminders(only with your explicit consent).
Permissions are requested only when required and can be revoked through your device settings.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical safeguards to protect your information.
However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
7. Third-Party Services
Cardify uses third-party OCR (Optical Character Recognition) services to scan and extract information from business cards. When you use the scanning feature, the card images and extracted data may be processed by these external services. These third-party providers are bound by their own privacy policies and only process data to provide OCR functionality. We recommend reviewing the relevant third-party privacy policies to understand how they handle your data.
8. Children's Privacy
Cardify is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
- We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
- Updates will be posted on this page.
- Continued use of the Service means you accept the revised policy.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data,
including access, correction, or deletion. Since data is stored locally on your device,
you may delete it at any time by uninstalling the app or removing saved data.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
support@schemaphic.com