Scanfi - Privacy Policy

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ScanFi – Privacy Policy

ScanFi — Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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1. Overview

ScanFi contains no advertisements, no analytics SDKs, and no third-party tracking. All data generated by the app stays on your device.

ScanFi (“the App”) is a WiFi network analysis tool developed by Vikrant Waghmode (“we”, “our”, “us”). This policy explains what data the App collects, how it is used, and your rights as a user.

The App does not require an account, does not sync data to any cloud service, and does not sell or share your personal information with third parties.

2. Data Collected and Why

2.1 WiFi Network Information

ScanFi scans nearby WiFi networks and reads publicly broadcast information including network names (SSIDs), hardware addresses (BSSIDs), signal strength, channel, frequency, and security type. This information is broadcast by routers and access points to all nearby devices. It is displayed to you within the App and optionally saved to your device’s local storage for the Network Log feature.

2.2 Location Data

Android requires the Fine Location permission to perform WiFi scanning. The App also uses your GPS position in the WiFi Survey feature to place signal-strength markers on a map. Location data is:

  • Used in real time to update the map overlay
  • Saved to your device’s local database only when you explicitly tap the “Record” button in WiFi Survey
  • Never transmitted to our servers
  • Never used for advertising targeting or tracking

2.3 Network Speed Test Data

When you choose to run a speed test the App connects to external servers to measure your connection. These connections are made only after you confirm the data usage prompt. The servers used are:

  • raw.githubusercontent.com — download speed measurement
  • speed.cloudflare.com — upload speed measurement
  • Your router’s local gateway — ping / latency measurement

Speed test results (download, upload, ping) are saved locally on your device so you can review your history. No results are sent to our servers.

2.4 Map Tiles

The WiFi Survey map downloads tile images from third-party map providers. These services may log your IP address as part of standard server operation.

3. Data Storage

All App-generated data (Network Log, speed test history, WiFi Survey markers) is stored locally on your device. We have no access to this data. You can delete all stored data at any time from within the App:

Data How to delete
WiFi Survey markers Tap the delete button inside the WiFi Survey screen
Speed test history Tap “Clear” in the history card on the Speed Test screen
Network Log Tap “Clear All” in the Network Log screen

Uninstalling the App removes all locally stored data permanently.

4. Permissions Explained

Permission Reason
ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Required by Android to scan nearby WiFi networks and to position you on the WiFi Survey map
ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Fallback location used for WiFi scanning
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Read current WiFi connection details and scan results
CHANGE_WIFI_STATE Trigger WiFi scans
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Detect whether you are on WiFi or mobile data before a speed test
INTERNET Download map tiles and perform speed tests
WAKE_LOCK Keep the CPU awake during active scans

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data. The only outbound connections the App makes are:

  • Map tile servers (OpenStreetMap, CartoDB) — to display the map
  • Speed test servers (GitHub CDN, Cloudflare) — only when you run a speed test

No WiFi network data, location history, or speed test results are ever sent to our servers.

6. Advertising

✓  ScanFi is completely ad-free.
No advertising SDKs, tracking pixels, or analytics libraries are included in the App.

7. Children’s Privacy

ScanFi is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the App, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and note the change in the App’s Play Store release notes. Continued use of the App after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact:

Vikrant Waghmode
vikrant.waghmode@gmail.com

ScanFi is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by OpenStreetMap, Cloudflare, or GitHub.

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