Last updated: March 7, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Sporty: Sports Card Scanner (“the App”) collects, uses, and protects information when you use the application.

The App is developed and operated by:

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the application worldwide, including users located in the European Economic Area (EEA).

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

1. About the Application

Sporty: Sports Card Scanner is a mobile application that allows users to scan and analyze collectible sports cards such as:

  • Baseball cards
  • Basketball cards
  • Hockey cards
  • Other sports trading cards

The App uses image recognition technology to identify card information from photographs taken with a device camera or selected from the device photo library.

The App is designed with a minimal data collection approach, meaning it only processes information necessary to provide its functionality.

2. Information We Collect

The App does not collect personal information such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Postal address
  • Account credentials
  • Payment details

The App also does not require users to create accounts.

However, limited data may be processed to allow the App to function.

2.1 Images for Card Scanning

When using the scanning feature, the App may process images captured using your device camera or images selected from your device’s photo library.

These images are used solely for:

  • Detecting sports cards
  • Identifying card information
  • Generating scan results

Images are processed only to provide the scanning functionality and are not used for advertising, profiling, or marketing purposes.

2.2 Device Permissions

The App may request the following permissions:

Camera Access Used to capture images of sports cards for scanning.

Photo Library Access Used to allow users to select images from their device gallery for analysis.

The App only accesses these resources when the user explicitly chooses to use these features.

3. How We Use Information

Information processed by the App is used solely for the following purposes:

  • Providing the sports card scanning functionality
  • Identifying card details
  • Displaying scan results to the user

We do not use user data for:

  • Advertising
  • Behavioral tracking
  • Marketing
  • Profiling users

4. Third-Party Services

To provide image analysis functionality, the App uses the Gemini API provided by Google.

When a user scans a sports card, the captured image may be transmitted securely to Google’s servers for analysis.

The developer of the App does not control how Google processes data once it reaches Google’s infrastructure. Users are encouraged to review Google’s privacy policies:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

These third-party services are used strictly to enable the core functionality of the App.

The developer does not sell or share user data with advertisers or unrelated third parties.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (EEA Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), processing of information is conducted under the legal bases defined by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The legal basis for processing images within the App is:

Legitimate Interest

Processing images is necessary to provide the functionality of scanning and identifying sports cards.

Because the App does not collect personal user accounts or personal identifiers, the processing is limited to what is necessary to provide the requested service.

6. Data Retention

The App does not maintain user accounts or a user database.

Images used for card scanning are processed temporarily and are not permanently stored by the App developer.

Users remain in control of their photos and may delete them directly from their device.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share personal data with advertisers or data brokers.

Information may only be processed by trusted service providers when necessary to provide the App’s functionality, such as the Google Gemini API used for image analysis.

8. International Data Transfers

Because the App uses services operated by Google, images submitted for analysis may be transmitted to servers located outside the user’s country of residence.

These transfers may include servers located in the United States or other jurisdictions where Google operates infrastructure.

Google implements safeguards designed to protect user data during international transfers.

9. Children’s Privacy

The App may be used by children.

However, the App does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

Because the App does not require accounts and does not collect personal identifiers, it is designed to minimize the collection of information from minors.

Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information may contact the developer for assistance.

10. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • The right to access data
  • The right to request correction
  • The right to request deletion
  • The right to restrict processing
  • The right to object to processing
  • The right to data portability

Because the App does not maintain personal accounts or stored user data, many of these rights can be exercised by deleting images locally or uninstalling the App.

Users may contact the developer for assistance with any privacy concerns.

11. Data Deletion

Users may delete their data in the following ways:

  • Removing images from their device
  • Uninstalling the application
  • Cancelling any applicable subscription through the app store used for purchase

If additional assistance is required, users may contact the developer.

12. App Tracking Transparency

The App does not use tracking technologies as defined under Apple’s App Tracking Transparency framework.

The App does not track users across apps or websites owned by other companies.

13. Security

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect information processed by the App.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.

When updates occur, the “Last updated” date at the top of this document will be revised.

Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the App, you may contact:

Email Us at: kitakajamesnewton@gmail.com