Privacy Policy¶
Last updated: 2026-07-13
PartDB Scanner is a companion app for your own self-hosted Part-DB server. It is developed and maintained independently, with no company or organization behind it.
Summary¶
The developer of PartDB Scanner does not collect, store, or receive any data from you or your device. Everything the app does happens either on your device or between your device and the Part-DB server address you configure.
What data the app handles, and where it goes¶
| Data | Purpose | Where it's stored / sent |
|---|---|---|
| Part-DB server address & API token | Connect to your inventory server | Stored locally on your device (API token in encrypted storage). Sent only to the server address you entered. |
| Barcode / QR / Data Matrix images | Read part identifiers (IPN) via the camera | Processed on-device (Google ML Kit, on-device model). Images are never saved or uploaded. |
| Part photos | Optionally attach a photo to a part | Sent only to your own Part-DB server, the same one you configured. Never sent to the developer. |
| Recently viewed parts (up to 20) | Show a "recently viewed" shortcut list | Stored locally on your device only. |
| App preferences (zoom level, language, printer settings) | Remember your settings | Stored locally on your device only. |
Permissions¶
| Permission | Why it's requested |
|---|---|
| Camera | Scanning barcodes/QR/Data Matrix codes, optionally taking part photos |
| Bluetooth (scan/connect) | Connecting to a Niimbot label printer |
| Location (Bluetooth scan) | Required by Android for Bluetooth Low Energy scanning on some OS versions. The app does not read, store, or transmit your GPS location. |
| Internet | Talking to the Part-DB server address you configure |
Third parties¶
The app does not include analytics, advertising, or crash-reporting SDKs. No data is shared with any third party. The only network destination the app talks to is the Part-DB server address you provide yourself.
Data deletion¶
Uninstalling the app removes all data stored locally on your device. Data you have entered into your own Part-DB server (parts, stock levels, photos, etc.) is controlled entirely by you and your server, independent of this app.
Contact¶
Questions about this policy: bartektojawp@gmail.com