Privacy Policy

TCG Card Scan AI (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you can make. We comply with global privacy regulations including GDPR, CCPA, COPPA, and Apple/Google platform requirements.

1. Information We Collect

We designed TCG Card Scan AI to collect as little personal information as possible. We do NOT collect personal identifiers such as name, phone number, contacts, address, birthday, or precise location.

A) Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Email address (only when you contact support)
• Optional profile preferences (if enabled)

B) Automatically Collected Information

Used strictly for app functionality and performance:

• Device model, OS version, language
• Anonymous device identifier (for scan history on your device or to keep your history associated with your app usage)
• Crash logs and basic diagnostics (where enabled)

These do not identify you personally.

C) Camera & Scan Data

• Card photos captured for scanning are processed on-device.
• These images are not uploaded to our servers unless specifically required for a feature and clearly disclosed in-app.
• Scan history is stored locally on your device unless you choose a cloud backup or sync feature (if available).
• Card images are never used to identify individuals.

We do NOT collect:

• Biometric data
• Government identifiers
• Contact lists
• Advertising ID
• Precise geolocation
• Personal financial details
• Messages, user-generated public content, or social profiles

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used only for:

• Card scanning, recognition, and pricing features
• Improving app performance and scan accuracy
• Displaying your personal scan history
• Customer support (only if you contact us)
• Preventing fraud and ensuring app security

We do NOT use your data for:

• Advertising
• Behavioral profiling
• Selling data to third parties
• Cross-app or cross-website tracking

3. AI Processing Disclaimer

TCG Card Scan AI uses machine learning to assist with card recognition, price estimation, and surface-level condition insights. AI-generated outputs:

• May be inaccurate or incomplete
• Are not official grades
• Should not be used as financial, trading, or investment guarantees
• Depend on lighting, camera quality, card condition, and model limitations

By using the app, you acknowledge that AI predictions are informational only and should be verified independently before making purchase, sale, or grading decisions.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process data under the following legal bases:

• Consent – camera access, optional analytics (where enabled)
• Legitimate Interest – improving app stability, preventing fraud, and maintaining security
• Contract Performance – providing the core features of the app you choose to use

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your information.

Your information may be shared only with:

• Cloud infrastructure or hosting providers (secure and GDPR-compliant)
• Crash reporting tools or analytics providers (where used, and anonymized where possible)
• Apple / Google payment systems (for in-app purchases or subscriptions only)
• Customer support or ticketing tools (if you contact us by email or through the app)

We never share card images or user data with advertisers or third parties for marketing or behavioral advertising purposes.

6. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary to provide and improve the service, or as required by law. You may request deletion of:

• Your support communication (emails)
• Optional profile or preference data (if any)
• Your local scan history (which can typically be cleared from within the app or by deleting the app)

Email for requests: support@applusmobile.com

7. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

The app is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information as quickly as possible.

8. International Data Transfers

If any processing takes place outside your country of residence, we ensure compliance with:

• GDPR Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), where applicable
• Industry-standard encryption and data protection practices

9. Security

We use technical and organizational measures such as:

• Encrypted communication where appropriate
• Secure servers and restricted access
• Regular updates and security patches

No system is 100% secure, but we take all reasonable steps to safeguard your data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

10. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or update of your information
• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”), where applicable
• Request a copy/export of your data
• Object to or restrict certain types of processing

To exercise your rights, contact us at: support@applusmobile.com.

11. Third-Party Links

This app may contain links to external websites (such as marketplaces or card databases). These sites are not operated by us. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit, as we are not responsible for their practices.

12. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect new features, changes in our practices, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date”. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

13. Contact

Applus Mobil Hizmetler Limited Şirketi

For privacy or data-related inquiries, please contact:
Email: support@applusmobile.com

14. Trademark Disclaimer

Trading card brands such as Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! are trademarks of their respective owners. TCG Card Scan AI is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of these companies.