Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use FlowScanner:

• Account information: Your email address and, if you sign in via Google, your name and profile picture as provided by Google.
• Authentication data: Account credentials and session information, managed securely through our authentication provider.
• Usage data: Pages visited, features used, filters applied, and general interaction patterns within the application.
• Device and browser information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and other standard information collected automatically through web server logs.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the FlowScanner service
• Authenticate users and manage accounts
• Send product updates and communications, only with your explicit consent
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the service and user experience
• Enforce our Terms of Service and protect against misuse

3. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored using industry-standard cloud infrastructure providers. We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following categories of third-party services:

• Cloud hosting and database providers for application infrastructure and data storage
• Google for OAuth authentication, only if you choose to sign in with Google
• Analytics tools to understand usage patterns and improve the service

We do not sell, share, or provide your personal data to third-party data brokers or advertisers.

5. Data Sharing

• We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party.
• We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of FlowScanner, our users, or the public.
• We may use aggregated, anonymized data that cannot be used to identify you for analytics and service improvement purposes.

6. Cookies & Local Storage

• We use authentication cookies to manage your session and keep you signed in. These cookies are essential for the service to function properly.
• We may use local storage to save your preferences (such as theme or filter settings) for a better user experience.
• We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies.

7. Marketing Communications

• During signup, you may opt in to receive product updates and market insights via email.
• You can opt out of marketing communications at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.
• We will never share your email address with third-party marketers.

8. Data Retention

• Account data is retained for as long as your account is active.
• You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.
• Upon receiving a deletion request, your data will be removed from our systems within 30 days.

9. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to correction: Request that we update or correct inaccurate information.
• Right to deletion: Request the removal of your account and personal data.
• Right to opt out: Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@flowscanner.app.

10. Children's Privacy

FlowScanner is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a user under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

11. International Users

FlowScanner is operated from and data is processed and stored in the United States. If you are accessing the service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US. By using FlowScanner, you consent to this transfer.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you via email or through an in-app notice. The effective date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. Your continued use of FlowScanner after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@flowscanner.app.