Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 4, 2025

Introduction

Bookshelf Scanner ("we," "our," or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

Email address
Username
Display name
Password (encrypted and securely stored)

Photos and Images

With your permission, we access photos from your device to scan bookshelves. These images are:

Processed locally on your device when possible
Sent to our secure servers for AI-powered book detection
Not stored permanently on our servers after processing
Never shared with third parties except as necessary for book detection services

Book Data

Information about books you scan (titles, authors, etc.) is stored locally on your device and in your account for your personal use.

How We Use Your Information

To provide book detection and cataloging services
To maintain your account and library
To improve our AI detection accuracy
To communicate with you about your account

Data Storage and Security

Your account data is stored securely
Passwords are encrypted and never stored in plain text
Photos are processed and not permanently stored on our servers
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Delete your account and all associated data
Request corrections to your information
Opt out of data collection (note: this may limit app functionality)

Camera and Photo Library Access

The app requires access to your camera and photo library to scan bookshelves. This permission:

Is only used when you explicitly take a photo or select an image
Is not used to access other photos on your device
Can be revoked at any time through your device settings

Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at bookshelfscanapp@gmail.com or through the in-app support feature.

Service Providers

We work with trusted service providers to deliver our services. These providers have their own privacy policies and handle data in accordance with industry standards.

User authentication and data storage services
Book detection and cataloging services
Book metadata and cover image services