Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

PhotoScout (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the PhotoScout mobile application and related web services (the “App”).

By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to operate and improve the App.

A. Account Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

• Name (if provided)
• Email address
• Account ID
• Subscription status
• Platform (web, iOS, Android)

If you authenticate via Apple or Google sign-in, we receive only the data those services provide to us.

B. Payment & Subscription Information

Web Payments (Stripe)

If you purchase a subscription via our website, payments are processed by Stripe.

• We do not store full credit/debit card details.
• Stripe processes payment data in accordance with its own privacy policy.
• We may receive limited information such as payment status, subscription tier, and billing country.

Mobile In-App Purchases (Apple & Google)

If you subscribe through:

• Apple App Store
• Google Play Store

Your payment is processed directly by the platform provider.

We do not receive your card details. We may receive transaction confirmation and subscription status.

Subscription Management (RevenueCat)

We use RevenueCat to manage in-app subscription status across platforms.

RevenueCat may process:

• App user ID
• Subscription status
• Purchase history metadata
• Platform information

RevenueCat does not process your full payment card details.

C. Usage & Technical Data

We may automatically collect:

• Device type
• Operating system
• App version
• IP address
• Country-level location
• Crash logs
• Feature usage analytics

This data is used to maintain performance, detect abuse, and improve the App.

D. Location Data

PhotoScout does not track or store your live GPS location.

We provide location coordinates within the App, but we do not monitor where you physically travel.

E. Embedded Instagram Content

The App may display public Instagram embeds operated by Meta Platforms.

When interacting with embedded content:

• Instagram may collect data directly from you
• Cookies or tracking technologies may be used
• Data processing is governed by Instagram's privacy policy

PhotoScout does not control third-party tracking technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the App
• Authenticate users
• Manage subscriptions
• Process payments (via third parties)
• Improve performance and reliability
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Respond to support requests
• Enforce our Terms and Conditions
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK & EEA Users)

If you are located in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data under:

• Performance of a contract (providing access to the App)
• Legitimate interests (security, product improvement)
• Legal obligations
• Consent (where required)

5. Data Sharing

We may share personal data with trusted third-party service providers, including:

• Cloud hosting providers
• Stripe (web payments)
• RevenueCat (subscription infrastructure)
• Apple and Google (in-app purchases)
• Analytics providers
• Customer support platforms

We share only what is necessary for service functionality.

We may also disclose data:

• If required by law
• To enforce legal rights
• To prevent fraud or security threats

We do not sell or rent personal data to advertisers.

6. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside your country of residence.

Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) to ensure adequate data protection standards.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

• Maintain your account
• Fulfill subscription obligations
• Comply with legal requirements

If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within a reasonable timeframe unless retention is required by law.

8. Your Rights (UK & EEA Users)

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise your rights, contact: support@photoscout.app

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal data.

However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's Privacy

PhotoScout is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

If changes are material, we will notify users via the App or website.

Continued use of the App after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.