Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Short version: We don't store your card photos, we don't require an account, we don't sell your data, and we don't serve ads. The scanner is free and private.
What Information We Collect
When you upload a card photo for identification, that image is processed by our AI to perform the identification and is then deleted. We do not store your uploaded photos or build a library of user-submitted images. We may collect anonymous usage statistics (pages visited, features used, device type, general location) to understand how the service is used and how to improve it. This data is never linked to individual users.
How We Use Your Information
Uploaded card photos are used solely to identify the card and return results to you. Anonymous usage data helps us improve the service, prioritise new game support, and fix identification accuracy issues. We do not use your data for advertising, sell it to third parties, or share identifying information with anyone.
Data Retention
Uploaded photos are processed and then deleted immediately — we do not maintain a database of user-uploaded images. Anonymous usage logs may be retained for up to 12 months for service improvement purposes.
Third-Party Services
Our service uses standard web infrastructure providers (CDN, hosting) to deliver the application. Pricing data is sourced from publicly available marketplace data (TCGPlayer, eBay, etc.). These services have their own privacy policies. We do not share your personal data with pricing data providers — card images are processed internally.
Cookies
We use a single cookie to remember your dark/light mode preference, stored locally in your browser. Standard analytics cookies may be present to measure aggregate usage. You can disable cookies in your browser settings without affecting the card identification functionality.
Card Game Trademarks
TCG Card Scanner is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Wizards of the Coast, Hasbro, Konami, Bandai, Ravensburger, Legend Story Studios, Fantasy Flight Games, Asmodee, Square Enix, or Bushiroad. All card game names, logos, and artwork are the intellectual property of their respective owners.
Children's Privacy
Our service is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information, please contact us and we will remove it promptly.
Your Rights
As we collect minimal personal information and do not retain uploaded images, there is typically no personal data to retrieve or delete. For any privacy requests, please use the contact form. We respond to all privacy enquiries within 5 business days.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.