Last updated: October 23, 2024
Quick Summary: PokéScanner uses your device's camera to scan Pokemon cards and identify them using AI technology. Images are processed securely and are not stored permanently. We only collect essential data to provide the scanning service and manage your card collection.
Welcome to PokéScanner ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the App.
Camera AccessWe request permission to access your device's camera to scan Pokemon cards.Image ProcessingImages are processed locally on your device and temporarily sent to our AI service for card identification.Storage AccessWe access your device's photo library to allow you to select existing images for scanning.
Account Information: Email address, display name (when you create an account)
Authentication Data: Login credentials managed through Firebase Authentication
Collection Data: Pokemon cards you add to your personal collection
Device information (model, operating system version)
App usage statistics and performance data
Crash reports and error logs
Network information for API communications
Card Scanning: Process images to identify Pokemon cards using AI technology
Image Enhancement: Automatically improve image quality for better recognition
Local Processing: Perform initial image analysis on your device
AI Analysis: Send images to our secure AI service (Firebase Functions with Google Gemini) for card identification
Provide card identification and collection management features
Sync your collection across devices when logged in
Improve app performance and user experience
Provide customer support
Important: We do not permanently store the images you scan. Images are:
Processed temporarily for card identification
Automatically deleted after processing is complete
Never shared with third parties
Not used for any purpose other than card identification
Your Pokemon card collection is stored securely in Firebase Firestore
Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
You can delete your collection at any time
Data is retained until you delete your account
Account information is stored in Firebase Authentication
You can delete your account at any time
Deleting your account will remove all associated data
Firebase Authentication: Secure user authentication and account management
Firebase Firestore: Secure cloud database for your card collection
Firebase Functions: Serverless functions for AI processing
Google Gemini AI: AI service for card identification and text recognition
We use the Pokemon TCG API to fetch card information and images
No personal data is shared with this service
Only card identifiers are sent for information retrieval
All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
Images are processed securely through Firebase Functions
Personal data is stored in encrypted Firebase services
We implement industry-standard security measures
Regular security audits and updates
You can deny camera permission at any time in device settings
Without camera access, you can still use the app with existing photos
You control which images to scan
Access your collection data through the app
Delete individual cards from your collection
Export your collection data
Delete your entire account and associated data
Update your account information at any time
Sign out of your account
Delete your account permanently
Our App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to have such information removed.
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: clemonade.dev@gmail.com
App: Through the in-app support feature
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing your personal information is:
Consent: For camera access and image processing
Contract Performance: To provide the card scanning service
Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and ensure security
This Privacy Policy is effective as of October 23, 2024.