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Scan-A-Bin

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Scan-A-Bin (by Angel Gate Solutions) collects, uses, and protects information when you use the Scan-A-Bin app and related services.

Effective date: April 1, 2026
Last updated: April 1, 2026
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Summary

Scan-A-Bin helps you catalog household and small-business inventory. To provide the service, we may collect account identifiers (such as email/phone or Sign in with Apple), inventory content you add (bin names, rooms, item lists), and photos you upload for scanning. We use this data to operate the app, improve features, and support account and household sharing. If you enable ads or use AI scanning, third-party providers may process limited data to deliver those features.

Information We Collect

  • Account Information: Email, phone, or Apple ID for login and account management.
  • Inventory Data: Bin names, rooms, item lists, and any notes or tags you add.
  • Photos: Images you upload for scanning or inventory purposes.
  • Usage Data: Device type, app version, and basic analytics (no precise location or sensitive device data).

How We Use Information

  • To provide, maintain, and improve the Scan-A-Bin app and its features.
  • To support account and household sharing, and to help you organize your inventory.
  • To respond to support requests and communicate important updates.
  • To analyze usage trends and improve user experience.

Sharing & Disclosure

  • We do not sell your personal information.
  • We may share data with trusted service providers (e.g., authentication, cloud storage) only as needed to operate the app.
  • Household members may see shared inventory data if you join or create a household.
  • We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and users.

AI & Photo Processing

  • Photos you upload for scanning may be processed by AI models to identify items or generate QR codes.
  • Processing may occur on your device or securely in the cloud, depending on the feature.
  • We do not use your photos for training AI models without your explicit consent.

Advertising

  • If you use the free version, third-party ad networks (e.g., Google AdMob) may show ads and collect limited device data (such as advertising ID, but not your inventory or photos).
  • You can opt out of personalized ads in your device settings.

Data Retention

  • We retain your data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service.
  • You can request deletion of your account and data at any time via the app or support.
  • We may anonymize or delete inactive accounts after a period of time.

Security

  • We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data (encryption, access controls, etc.).
  • No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; use the app for intended purposes only.

Children’s Privacy

  • Scan-A-Bin is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction).
  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

Your Choices & Rights

  • You can access, update, or delete your account information at any time.
  • You may request a copy of your data or ask us to delete it via the app or support.
  • You can opt out of marketing emails and personalized ads.

Changes to This Policy

  • We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via the app or email.
  • Continued use of the app after changes means you accept the updated policy.
  • If you do not agree with any update, you must stop using the App and may request deletion of your account.

Do Not Track Signals

  • Scan-a-Bin does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" (DNT) browser signals, as no universally accepted standard exists for interpreting them.
  • We honor opt-out preference signals (such as the Global Privacy Control, or GPC) to the extent required by applicable law.
  • We will continue to monitor developments around DNT and GPC standards.

Cookies & Similar Technologies

  • Our website may use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and local storage to collect information about your browsing activity.
  • Essential cookies: Required for the website to function (session, security, load balancing). Cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior (pages visited, time on site). May be provided by third parties such as Google Analytics.
  • Functional cookies: Remember your preferences and settings (language, region, display).
  • Advertising cookies: Used by advertising partners to deliver and measure ads.
  • Most browsers let you control cookies through settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

International Data Transfers

  • Your data may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers maintain facilities.
  • These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your country of residence.
  • Where required by law, we implement safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), Data Processing Agreements, and reliance on adequacy decisions.
  • By using the App, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data as described in this policy.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA/CPRA:

  • Right to Know: Request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information collected, sources, purposes, and third parties with whom information is shared.
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information we've collected, subject to exceptions.
  • Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell or share your personal information as defined under CCPA/CPRA.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Request limits on use to what is necessary for the services requested.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
  • To exercise these rights, contact support@angelgatesolutions.com. We respond within 45 days.
  • Shine the Light (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.83): We do not disclose personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Right of Access (Art. 15): Obtain confirmation and a copy of your personal data being processed.
  • Right to Rectification (Art. 16): Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Right to Erasure (Art. 17): Request deletion of personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to Restriction (Art. 18): Request restriction of processing under certain conditions.
  • Right to Data Portability (Art. 20): Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object (Art. 21): Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
  • Right Not to Be Subject to Automated Decisions (Art. 22): Not be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing with legal or significant effects.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with a supervisory authority in your jurisdiction.
  • Contact us at support@angelgatesolutions.com. We respond within 30 days.
  • Data Controller: Angel Gate Solutions is the data controller.

U.S. State Privacy Laws

  • Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Montana, Iowa, Indiana, Tennessee, and other states with consumer privacy laws may have rights similar to those in the California section above.
  • These include: access, correction, deletion, portability, and opt-out of targeted advertising, sale of data, and profiling.
  • To exercise these rights, contact support@angelgatesolutions.com. You may appeal a denied request.

Canadian Privacy Rights

  • Under PIPEDA and applicable provincial laws, Canadian residents have rights to access, correct, and withdraw consent to the use of personal information.
  • Your data may be stored and processed outside Canada, including in the United States.
  • Contact us at support@angelgatesolutions.com or the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at www.priv.gc.ca.

Biometric Data

  • Scan-a-Bin does not knowingly collect biometric identifiers (fingerprints, voiceprints, face geometry, etc.) as defined by BIPA, CUBI, or similar laws.
  • Photo processing via AI is designed to detect objects and items, not biometric features of individuals.
  • We recommend removing or obscuring identifiable features of people before uploading photos.
  • We disclaim liability for biometric information inadvertently contained in user-uploaded photos.

Automated Decision-Making & Profiling

  • Scan-a-Bin may use AI-based processing for item detection and inventory assistance only.
  • We do not use automated decision-making or profiling to evaluate personal aspects such as economic situation, health, preferences, behavior, or location.
  • If you believe an automated decision has significantly affected you, or wish to request human review, contact us at support@angelgatesolutions.com.

Data Breach Notification

  • In the event of a data breach involving your personal information, we will notify you without undue delay as required by applicable law (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, U.S. state breach notification laws).
  • Notification may be via email, in-app notification, or website posting.
  • We will include: the nature of the breach, categories of data affected, likely consequences, and measures taken or proposed to address the breach.
  • We will also notify relevant supervisory authorities and regulators as required.

Third-Party Analytics & Tracking

  • We may use third-party analytics services (Firebase Analytics, Google Analytics, Firebase Crashlytics, Google AdMob) to understand app and website usage.
  • These services may collect device identifiers, IP address, usage patterns, and diagnostic data.
  • Third-party services operate under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.
  • We do not have access to or control over tracking technologies used by third-party services.

Lawful Basis for Processing

Where GDPR or similar laws apply, we process your data on one or more of these bases:

  • Performance of a Contract: To provide the App, maintain your account, and deliver requested services.
  • Consent: Where you have given explicit consent (e.g., AI photo scanning, marketing). Withdrawable at any time.
  • Legitimate Interests: For improving the App, security, fraud prevention, and analytics, where not overridden by your rights.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with laws, lawful requests, tax obligations, and data retention requirements.
  • Vital Interests: In rare cases, to protect the vital interests of you or another person.

Data Minimization & Purpose Limitation

  • We collect only the personal information necessary for the purposes described in this policy.
  • We do not use personal information for purposes incompatible with those for which it was collected, unless we have your consent or it is permitted by law.
  • We regularly review data we hold to ensure it remains relevant, accurate, and necessary.
  • Data no longer needed is deleted or anonymized within a reasonable period.

Household Sharing & Privacy

  • Inventory data you add to a shared household will be visible to all current and future household members.
  • Household owners may invite/remove members, manage permissions, and control shared data access.
  • Leaving a household may cause you to lose access to its data. Data you contributed may remain for other members.
  • We are not responsible for how other household members use, share, copy, or disclose shared data.
  • Only invite individuals you trust. Do not store sensitive or regulated data in shared households.
  • If you have concerns about shared data misuse, contact support@angelgatesolutions.com.

Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us via the in-app support feature or at support@angelgatesolutions.com.

Angel Gate Solutions
Scan-A-Bin Privacy Team
Email: support@angelgatesolutions.com
Support page: angelgatesolutions.com/Support