Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use Vintage Scanner:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account.
• Profile Data: Optional information you provide such as display name and preferences.
• Scan Data: Images you upload for vintage item analysis, along with the AI-generated results.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Service, including pages visited, features used, and timestamps.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and IP address.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
• Process and analyze images you submit for vintage item authentication.
• Generate Heritage Tags and collection reports.
• Send you important updates about your account and the Service.
• Improve our AI models and accuracy of assessments (using anonymized data only).
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents.

3. Heritage Tag Data

Heritage Tags contain item metadata including AI-generated assessments, era classifications, and estimated valuations. When you choose to make a Heritage Tag public or share it, the associated item data becomes visible to the recipients. Blockchain-recorded Heritage Tags contain a cryptographic hash of the tag data and are permanently stored on the blockchain. The actual item images and detailed assessments remain on our servers and are subject to your privacy settings.

4. Camera and Image Data

When you use the scan feature, we access your device camera or photo library solely to capture or select images for analysis. Images are transmitted securely to our servers for AI processing. We retain uploaded images in your account for collection management purposes. You may delete images at any time through your account settings. We do not access your camera or photos for any purpose other than the scan feature you initiate.

5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze usage patterns. For detailed information about the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (TLS/SSL), encryption at rest, secure authentication mechanisms, and regular security audits. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We promptly notify affected users in the event of a data breach as required by applicable law.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements).
• Export your data in a portable format.
• Opt out of marketing communications.
• Withdraw consent for data processing where consent is the legal basis.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@vintagescanner.com.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at support@vintagescanner.com.