Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 11, 2026

Effective Date: September 23, 2026

Welcome to the Art Scanner with AI Privacy Policy ("Policy"). This Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the Art Scanner with AI mobile application ("App"). Please read this Policy carefully along with our Terms and Conditions of Use.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Policy.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect and process the following types of information:

a) Images You Provide

When you use the App to scan artwork, you provide images either by taking a photo with your camera or selecting an image from your device's photo gallery. These images are:

• Sent to Google's Gemini AI service for analysis (see Section 3 for details).
• Saved locally on your device within the App's private storage area.
• With your consent, uploaded to and stored on Google Firebase Storage, so we can identify the artwork and improve our AI and our service. You give this consent by tapping the scan button on the first-scan screen, which states that tapping it is your agreement, and that consent then applies to your later scans in the App. If you do not consent, your images are never uploaded and remain on your device only. You can withdraw consent or request deletion of your uploaded images at any time (see Section 6).

b) Scan Results

When you scan an artwork, the AI-generated analysis results (including identified artwork title, artist name, historical information, and artistic analysis) are:

• Stored locally on your device in a local database (SQLite).
• A maximum of 50 scan results are retained on your device. When the limit is reached, the oldest scan results and their associated images are automatically deleted.
• Also recorded, together with scan metadata, in Google Firebase Firestore (see Section 1c) so we can analyze and improve the service.

c) Scan Metadata

For the purpose of improving our service, our AI accuracy, and understanding usage patterns, we record the following metadata about each scan in Google Firebase Firestore:

• Artwork title, artist, year, medium and style (as identified by the AI)
• Whether the artwork was identified, and the AI's confidence level
• The AI analysis result text
• When you have consented to upload, the Storage path of your uploaded image (see Section 1a)
• Your app language and device platform (iOS or Android), and whether the scan was your first (onboarding) scan
• An anonymous user identifier
• Timestamp of the scan
• Technical context: device model, operating system version, device locale, time zone offset and local time, app store country, app version, subscription status, whether the photo came from the camera or gallery, and how long the scan took

This metadata does NOT include any name, email, or other information that directly identifies you. Uploaded images themselves are stored in Google Firebase Storage and only when you have given consent.

c-2) Price My Artwork

When you ask the App to price your own artwork, the App sends the photo of your artwork together with the details you enter (width, height and unit, medium, surface, whether it is framed, and, if you choose to add them, your hours and material costs) and your app language to our server (Google Firebase Cloud Functions). Our server sends the photo, medium, surface and size to Google's Gemini AI service to assess the piece (see Section 3), then calculates the price with a fixed formula.

• Our server does not store the photo or the price result. Only a daily usage counter (your anonymous user identifier, the date and a count) is stored in Firebase Firestore to apply daily limits.
• The result, including the details you entered, is saved in your scan history on your device.

c-3) Value Estimates for Scanned Artworks

When the App shows an estimated value for an artwork you scanned, it sends the photo and the identified details (title, artist, year, medium, style, the AI's confidence) and your app language to our server, which asks Google's Gemini AI service with Google Search grounding for public market information.

• Our server does not store the photo or the estimate. Only a daily usage counter (your anonymous user identifier, the date and a count) is stored in Firebase Firestore.
• The estimate is saved with that scan in your history on your device.
• Masterpiece price tags shown for famous artworks in the App's gallery come from data built into the App and do not send anything to us.

c-4) Notifications

The App can send an occasional "Artist of the Day" notification. To do this we store, in Firebase Firestore under your anonymous user identifier, your Firebase Cloud Messaging device token, platform, time zone offset, app language, whether you have opted in, and when you last scanned. Notifications contain only the artist's name. You can turn notifications off at any time in your device settings.

c-5) First-Scan Record

To grant the free first scan once per installation, we store a record keyed by your Firebase Installation ID with the time it was used and your platform.

d) Anonymous Authentication

The App uses Firebase Anonymous Authentication to create a random, anonymous user identifier (UID). This identifier:

• Does NOT require you to create an account, provide an email, phone number, or any personal information.
• Is used to associate scan metadata, uploaded images, daily usage counters, notification settings, and subscription status and purchase records with your installation.
• Cannot be used to identify you personally.

e) App Usage Analytics

We use Google Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous usage data, including:

• App open events
• Feature usage (e.g., scan started, scan completed, image source selected, artwork pricing submitted and shown, value estimate requested, which scan type you chose)
• For pricing, these events record the medium, surface, whether framed, a size range, the skill level and the price range shown, but not your photo
• Subscription page views and purchase events
• Error events (e.g., scan failures)

This data is collected in aggregate form and does not personally identify you. It helps us understand how users interact with the App so we can improve the experience.

f) Advertising Data

The App shows rewarded video ads (for example, "watch an ad to scan again") through Google AdMob. To serve these ads, Google's advertising services may collect and process device and usage information, including advertising identifiers (such as Apple's IDFA on iOS and the Advertising ID on Android).

• On first launch (and when required), we present Google's consent form (Google User Messaging Platform, "UMP") and, on iOS, Apple's App Tracking Transparency ("ATT") prompt.
• Your choices there determine whether the ads you see are personalized or non-personalized, and whether the advertising identifier is used for tracking.
• Google's collection and use of this data is governed by Google's Privacy Policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy) and Google's Advertising policies.

g) Crash and Diagnostic Data

We use Google Firebase Crashlytics to detect and fix crashes and errors. When the App crashes or encounters an error, Crashlytics collects diagnostic information such as the error/stack trace, device model, operating system version, and app state at the time. This information is used only to diagnose and fix problems.

h) Feedback You Provide

If you choose to send us feedback from within the App, we collect the feedback message, your star rating, and the email address you enter, and store them in Google Firebase Firestore. Your email is used solely to reply to your feedback. Providing feedback is entirely optional.

i) Purchase Information

If you subscribe to our premium service, payment processing is handled entirely by Apple's App Store or Google Play Store. We do NOT directly collect, process, or store your payment information (such as credit card numbers). To verify and restore your subscription we store, under your anonymous user identifier, your subscription status, the product you bought, and the store's transaction identifier or purchase token with its transaction history.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To provide the core service: analyzing artwork images using AI, pricing your own artwork, estimating artwork values, and displaying results to you.
• To apply daily usage limits.
• To send optional notifications.
• To store your scan history locally so you can review past scans.
• With your consent, to store your uploaded images and scan records so we can identify artworks and improve our AI and service.
• To show rewarded ads and grant additional scans, and to manage advertising consent.
• To process and manage your premium subscription status.
• To analyze aggregated, anonymous usage patterns to improve the App.
• To diagnose and fix crashes, technical issues, and bugs.
• To respond to feedback you send us.
• To ensure the security and integrity of the App.

We do NOT:

• Sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
• Build advertising profiles about you ourselves (any ad personalization is performed by Google's advertising services, subject to your consent choices).

3. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

The App uses the following third-party services that may collect and process data:

a) Google Gemini AI (Google LLC)

• Purpose: To analyze artwork images and generate detailed information about the artwork, to assess your own artwork for pricing, and to research public market information for value estimates (using Google Search grounding).
• Data shared: The image you scan or price, and for pricing and value estimates the artwork details described in Sections 1c-2 and 1c-3, are sent to Google's Gemini AI API for processing.
• Google's processing of this data is governed by Google's Privacy Policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy) and Google's Generative AI Terms of Service.
• We do not control how Google processes data sent to their AI service.

b) Google Firebase (Google LLC)

We use several Firebase services:

• Firebase Anonymous Authentication: Creates anonymous user identifiers.
• Firebase Firestore: Stores scan metadata (artwork title, artist, year, medium, style, AI result text, uploaded-image storage path, language, platform, device model, operating system version, device locale, time zone offset and local time, app store country, app version, subscription status, whether the photo came from the camera or gallery, how long the scan took, anonymous user ID, timestamp), feedback, daily usage counters, notification settings, first-scan records, and subscription entitlements and purchase records.
• Firebase Storage: Stores the images you scan, only when you have consented to upload.
• Firebase Analytics: Collects anonymous app usage statistics.
• Firebase Crashlytics: Collects crash and diagnostic data.
• Firebase Cloud Functions: Runs our server code for pricing, value estimates and purchase verification.
• Firebase Cloud Messaging: Delivers optional notifications.

Firebase's data processing is governed by Google's Privacy Policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy) and the Firebase Terms of Service.

c) Google AdMob (Google LLC)

• Purpose: To show rewarded ads within the App.
• Data shared: Device and usage information, including advertising identifiers, subject to your consent choices (UMP / ATT).
• Governed by Google's Privacy Policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy) and Google's Advertising policies.

d) Apple App Store / Google Play Store

• Purpose: Processing in-app subscription payments.
• Data shared: Payment transactions are handled directly by the respective platform.
• Their data processing is governed by Apple's Privacy Policy (https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/) and Google's Privacy Policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy), respectively.

4. DATA STORAGE AND RETENTION

a) Local Data (On Your Device)

• Scan results (title, subtitle, AI analysis text, images), pricing results with the details you entered, value estimates, and artworks you liked or viewed are stored locally on your device.
• A maximum of 50 scan records are retained. Older records are automatically deleted when this limit is exceeded.
• Local data is stored within the App's private storage area and is not accessible to other apps.
• Uninstalling the App will permanently delete all locally stored data.

b) Cloud Data (Firebase Firestore & Storage)

• Scan metadata (title, artist, year, medium, style, AI result text, uploaded-image storage path, language, platform, device model, operating system version, device locale, time zone offset and local time, app store country, app version, subscription status, whether the photo came from the camera or gallery, how long the scan took, anonymous user ID, timestamp) is stored on Firebase Firestore servers.
• Images you scan are stored on Firebase Storage servers only when you have consented to upload.
• Feedback (message, rating, email) is stored on Firebase Firestore only when you choose to send it.
• Daily usage counters, notification settings, first-scan records and purchase records are stored on Firebase Firestore.
• This data is retained for service and AI improvement purposes and may be periodically deleted.

c) Analytics and Crash Data

• Anonymous analytics and crash-diagnostic data are retained according to Google Firebase's standard retention policies.

5. DATA SECURITY

We take reasonable measures to protect your information:

• All data transmitted between the App and third-party services (Firebase, Gemini AI, AdMob) is encrypted using industry-standard TLS/SSL protocols.
• Uploaded images are stored under access rules that restrict writing to your own anonymous account and are not served back to other users of the App.
• Local data is stored in the App's sandboxed storage area, which is protected by the operating system.
• We use anonymous authentication, meaning no personally identifiable credentials are stored.
• We do not store payment information on our servers.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

6. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

a) Deleting Local Data

• You can delete individual scan records from your scan history within the App.
• You can delete all local data by uninstalling the App.

b) Photo Upload Consent

• Image upload only happens after you agree by tapping the scan button on the first-scan screen, as described there.
• To withdraw a previously given consent, or to request deletion of images you have already uploaded and their scan records, contact us at the email in Section 10.

c) Analytics and Advertising Choices

• You can change your advertising and tracking choices through the in-app consent form (UMP) and, on iOS, App Tracking Transparency.
• You can further limit analytics and ad personalization through your device settings:
• iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking, and Analytics & Improvements
• Android: Settings > Google > Ads

d) Notifications

• You can turn off notifications at any time in your device settings.

e) Camera and Photo Access

• The App will request permission to access your camera and photo gallery. You can deny or revoke these permissions at any time through your device settings. Without these permissions, the scanning feature will not function.

7. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

The App is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States, where Google's servers are located. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We rely on Google's data protection measures and standard contractual clauses for international data transfers.

9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

10. CONTACT US

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]