Privacy Policy

FlipperScanner ("we," "our," or "us") operates the FlipperScanner website and mobile web application located at flipperscanner.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our service.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Images you upload: Photos you submit for appraisal are sent to our AI processing service and are not permanently stored on our servers.
• Usage data: We collect anonymous data about how you use the app including scan counts and session information stored locally on your device.
• Device information: Basic browser and device type information for app functionality.
• Account information (when applicable): If you create an account, we collect your email address and subscription status.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide AI-powered item appraisals
• To enforce daily scan limits for free users
• To process subscription payments
• To improve our service and fix bugs
• To communicate with you about your account

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Anthropic Claude AI: Powers our item identification and appraisal engine. Images are processed per Anthropic's privacy policy.
• Google AdSense: Displays advertisements to free tier users. Google may use cookies to serve personalized ads. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.
• Stripe: Processes subscription payments. We never store your credit card information directly.
• eBay: We link to eBay search results. Your use of eBay is governed by eBay's own privacy policy.

4. Cookies and Local Storage

FlipperScanner uses browser local storage to save your scan history and daily scan count on your device. This data stays on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. Google AdSense may use cookies for ad personalization.

5. Data Retention

Images submitted for appraisal are processed in real time and not retained. Scan history is stored locally on your device only. If you delete your account, all associated data is permanently removed.

6. Children's Privacy

FlipperScanner is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt out of personalized advertising via Google's ad settings
• Clear your local scan history at any time within the app

8. Security

We use industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption for all data transmission. However no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
privacy@flipperscanner.com