Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

MetaScout TCG ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information when you use MetaScout:

• Camera images: Photos you take within the app are sent to our AI scanning service to identify the card. Images are not stored after processing.
• Collection data: Cards you add to your collection are stored locally on your device and, if you create an account, synced to our secure servers.
• Email address: If you sign up for launch notifications or create an account, we store your email address.
• Usage data: Anonymous analytics such as which features are used and crash reports, to help us improve the app.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To identify trading cards using AI vision services (Google Gemini)
• To fetch and display live market price data from third-party APIs
• To sync your collection across devices (if you create an account)
• To send launch notifications and product updates (only if you opted in)
• To improve app performance and fix bugs

3. Third-Party Services

MetaScout uses the following third-party services:

• Google Gemini API — processes card images for identification. Subject to Google's privacy policy.
• Scrydex — provides trading card price data.
• Pokémon TCG API — provides Pokémon card data and prices.
• Supabase — provides backend database and authentication services.
• TCGPlayer / eBay — external marketplace links. If you click through and make a purchase, MetaScout may earn an affiliate commission. These services have their own privacy policies.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your collection data is stored securely using Supabase (hosted on AWS). We use industry-standard encryption for data in transit and at rest. Card images are processed in real-time and are not permanently stored on our servers.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We only share data with third parties as necessary to provide the service (as described in Section 3).

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt out of marketing emails at any time
• Export your collection data

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@metascouttcg.com.

7. Children's Privacy

MetaScout is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes via the app or email. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

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