Why Scanned Maker is the Most Private PDF Tool

In an era of data breaches and privacy concerns, Scanned Maker offers something rare: true document privacy. All processing happens in your browser—your files never leave your device.

The Privacy Problem with Traditional Tools

What happens with most PDF tools:

• Your documents are uploaded to remote servers
• Files may be stored temporarily or permanently
• Third parties can access your content
• Your activity is tracked and analyzed
• Data may be harvested for marketing

The risks:

• Personal documents exposed in server breaches
• Confidential business information leaked
• Legal privilege compromised
• Regulatory compliance violations (GDPR, HIPAA)

How Scanned Maker Protects Your Privacy

1. Zero Server Uploads

Your files never leave your device.

When you use Scanned Maker:

• Files stay on your computer/phone
• No data transmission to external servers
• No cloud storage
• All processing is local

2. Browser-Based Processing

How it works:

You select a file
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Loaded in browser memory
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Processed by JavaScript locally
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Effects applied in-browser
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Saved directly to your device
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Zero network activity

Benefits:

• Complete control over your files
• No waiting for server processing
• Unlimited use (no server costs)
• Works even offline

3. Zero Data Collection

Scanned Maker collects nothing:

❌ No analytics or tracking ❌ No cookies ❌ No user accounts ❌ No file logging ❌ No metadata extraction ❌ No third-party services (during processing)

4. Offline Capability

After your first visit, Scanned Maker caches locally and works completely offline:

• Use on flights or without internet
• No network dependency
• Faster processing
• Additional privacy layer

Privacy Comparison

| Feature | Scanned Maker | Adobe Acrobat | Online Converters | |---------|---------------|---------------|-------------------| | Uploads Required | ❌ Never | ✅ Cloud sync | ✅ Always | | Server Processing | ❌ None | ✅ Cloud | ✅ Yes | | Data Collection | ❌ Zero | ✅ Analytics | ✅ Varies | | Works Offline | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Limited | ❌ No |

Compliance & Certifications

GDPR Compliant:

• No personal data collected
• No cross-border transfers
• Users retain complete control

CCPA Compliant:

• No personal information collected
• No data sold to third parties

HIPAA Ready:

• No PHI transmitted
• Local processing protects patient data
• No business associate agreements needed

Security Best Practices

For maximum privacy:

1. Use HTTPS - Always access via https://scannedmaker.com
2. Verify domain - Check you're on the official site
3. Go offline - Disconnect internet during processing
4. Self-host - For ultra-sensitive documents, host your own instance

For sensitive documents:

• Process on secure, company devices
• Use private browsing mode
• Clear browser cache after use
• Store results on encrypted drives

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my browser see my files? Yes, your browser processes the files locally—but this is fundamentally different from server uploads. Processing happens on your device only.

Can Scanned Maker developers see my documents? No. There's no server receiving files, no backend infrastructure, and no way for developers to access your files.

What about browser extensions? To maximize security, avoid suspicious extensions, keep browsers updated, and use incognito mode if concerned.

Is there any network activity? Only when initially loading the application. After that, no network activity during document processing.

Can I verify these claims? Absolutely. Check network traffic with browser dev tools or ask security experts to audit.

Why Privacy-First Matters

Benefits of local processing:

• Shifts control back to users
• Reduces corporate data collection
• Minimizes breach risk
• Demonstrates that powerful tools don't require privacy trade-offs

The future of document tools: Scanned Maker represents a growing movement toward privacy-by-design software that respects user data.

Get Started Privately

Experience truly private PDF processing today.

Visit scannedmaker.com and process your documents with complete privacy.

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Additional Resources

Learn More:

• Review the Privacy Policy
• Read the Terms of Service

For Organizations:

• Download and self-host for maximum control
• Audit source code for security validation
• Contact for enterprise deployment guidance