Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Scanner TCG AI ("we," "our," or "the App") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account information (email address, username)
• Profile preferences and settings (analysis style, collector type, experience level)
• Card images you submit for scanning and analysis
• Feedback and support communications

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers)
• Usage data (features used, scan frequency, session duration)
• Crash reports and performance data
• IP address and approximate location

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and improve our AI-powered card scanning and analysis service
• Process card images through our AI service to deliver identification, valuation, and authenticity results
• Personalize your experience based on your preferences and settings
• Send important service notifications
• Improve our AI models and accuracy (using anonymized, aggregated data only)
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party AI Service — Data Sharing Disclosure

To provide card scanning, identification, valuation, and authenticity verification, the App sends certain data to a third-party AI service. Below we describe exactly what data is shared, with whom, and for what purpose:

4.1 What Data Is Sent

• Card images: Photos you capture or upload within the App for scanning and analysis.
• Analysis preferences: Your selected analysis style (identification, valuation, authenticity) and collector profile, so the AI can tailor its response.

No other personal data (such as your name, email, precise location, or device identifiers) is sent to the third-party AI service.

4.2 Who the Data Is Sent To

Card images and analysis preferences are sent to OpenAI (OpenAI, L.L.C.) for processing via their API. OpenAI processes this data solely to generate the card analysis results returned to you within the App. You can review OpenAI's privacy practices at openai.com/policies/privacy-policy.

4.3 Purpose of Sharing

Data is shared exclusively to perform the card analysis you request — including card identification, condition assessment, market valuation, rarity detection, and authenticity verification. The AI service does not use your data for advertising or any purpose unrelated to providing results within Scanner TCG AI.

4.4 User Consent

Before any card image is sent to the third-party AI service for the first time, the App will request your explicit permission. You may decline, in which case no data will be transmitted to the AI service and the scanning feature will not be available. You can revoke this consent at any time in the App's settings.

4.5 Data Protection by Third Party

We require that any third-party AI service provider we work with provides a level of data protection that is equal to or exceeds the protections described in this Privacy Policy. Data sent via the API is transmitted over encrypted (TLS) connections and is not used by OpenAI to train or improve their models.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. All data transmissions, including card images sent for AI analysis, are encrypted using TLS. Card images are not stored on our servers longer than necessary to deliver your analysis results, unless you explicitly choose to save them to your scan history within the App.

6. Additional Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Beyond the third-party AI service described in Section 4, we may share information with:

• Analytics partners: Anonymized, aggregated usage data only (e.g., number of scans performed, feature popularity). No card images or personal identifiers are shared.
• Infrastructure providers: Cloud hosting and storage services that process data on our behalf under strict data processing agreements.
• Law enforcement: Only when required by applicable law, regulation, or legal process.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (including scan history and account information)
• Object to processing of your data
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent for AI data processing at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at westvurm@gmail.com or use the in-app settings to manage your data and permissions.

8. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

9. Third-Party Links

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before providing any personal data.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy in the App, sending a notification, and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or the use of third-party AI services, please contact us at westvurm@gmail.com.