Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to YuGiOh Scanner ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application YuGiOh Scanner (the "App").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Collection Data: Card information, deck lists, collection notes, and organization preferences you input into the App
• App Settings: Your preferences for themes, notifications, and other app customizations
• User Feedback: Information you provide when contacting us for support or feedback

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information
• Usage Data: App usage patterns, features accessed, and performance metrics for app improvement
• Crash Reports: Technical information when the app encounters errors to help us improve stability

2.3 Camera and Photo Access

Our App requests access to your device's camera and photo library specifically for:

• Card Scanning: Taking photos of Yu-Gi-Oh cards to identify and add them to your collection
• Image Selection: Choosing existing photos from your device to scan for card identification
• Photo Saving: Optionally saving scanned card images to your device for personal reference

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Core App Functionality: Enable card scanning, collection management, and deck building features
• Data Storage: Store your collection and deck data locally on your device using secure local storage
• Price Information: Fetch real-time card pricing from third-party services (TCGPlayer, eBay, CardMarket)
• App Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve app performance and add new features
• Customer Support: Respond to your inquiries and provide technical assistance
• Security: Monitor for and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized access

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Data Storage

Your personal collection and deck data is stored locally on your device using:

• AsyncStorage: For app preferences, settings, and cached pricing data
• SQLite Database: For your card collection, deck lists, and related metadata
• File System: For any card images you choose to save locally

4.2 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:

• Data encryption for sensitive information stored on your device
• Secure API connections (HTTPS) for all external data requests
• Regular security updates and patches
• Limited data collection practices - we only collect what's necessary for app functionality

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Card Database and Pricing Services

Our App integrates with the following third-party services:

• YGOPRODeck API: For Yu-Gi-Oh card information, images, and database access
• TCGPlayer: For current market pricing information
• eBay API: For market pricing and availability data
• CardMarket: For European market pricing information

5.2 Affiliate Marketing (Future Feature)

In future updates, we may include affiliate links to:

• eBay Partner Network: Earn commission on referred purchases
• Amazon Associates: Earn commission on referred purchases

When active, we will clearly disclose affiliate relationships and update this policy accordingly.

5.3 AI Services

For advanced card recognition, we may use:

• OpenAI Vision API: For improved card identification accuracy

Images sent for AI processing are not stored by us or the service provider beyond the processing session.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right of Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Right of Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing your personal data

6.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:

• Right to Know: Request information about what personal data we collect and how it's used
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell personal data)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

6.3 Device-Level Controls

You can control certain data collection through your device settings:

• Camera Access: Disable camera permissions in device settings (limits card scanning functionality)
• Photo Library Access: Control access to your photo library
• App Data: Clear app data or uninstall the app to remove all locally stored information

7. Children's Privacy

Our App is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU). If we become aware that we have collected personal information from children without appropriate parental consent, we will take steps to remove such information from our records.

If you believe that we might have collected information from a child under the applicable age, please contact us immediately.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:

• Collection Data: Stored locally on your device until you delete the app or clear app data
• Usage Analytics: Anonymized data may be retained for up to 2 years for app improvement purposes
• Support Communications: Retained for up to 3 years for customer service purposes
• Cached Pricing Data: Automatically expires after 24 hours and is refreshed as needed

9. International Data Transfers

As our App may be used globally and integrates with international services, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy in the App
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Providing in-app notifications for significant changes

Your continued use of the App after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

12. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Union, our legal basis for processing your personal data includes:

• Legitimate Interests: To provide and improve our App services
• Contract Performance: To fulfill our obligations in providing the App services
• Consent: For optional features like analytics (which can be withdrawn at any time)
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

13. Disclaimer

YuGiOh Scanner is an unofficial app created for card collection management purposes. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. or any official Yu-Gi-Oh! entities. Yu-Gi-Oh! is a trademark of Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.

All card information, images, and data are sourced from publicly available databases and APIs for identification and collection management purposes under fair use principles.