Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ScanBon is a mobile application that helps users track spending and build better financial habits through receipt scanning and expense tracking.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and securely, in accordance with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Dutch Data Protection Act (UAVG)
• Other applicable data protection laws

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Account Information

We may collect:

• Email address
• Name (optional)
• Account preferences

2.2 Receipt Data

When you use ScanBon, we may collect:

• Receipt images
• Extracted receipt text
• Merchant name
• Purchased items
• Prices
• Date and time
• Categories

2.3 Usage Data

We may collect:

• App usage data
• Device information
• Crash logs
• Performance analytics

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Provide the ScanBon service
• Extract receipt information
• Categorize expenses
• Improve app functionality
• Provide customer support
• Maintain security and prevent abuse

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

ScanBon may use similar technologies to cookies to improve the service, including analytics, authentication, and performance monitoring.

These technologies help us understand how users interact with the app and improve functionality.

5. AI Processing

ScanBon may process receipt data using:

• Local OCR models
• Third-party AI providers
• Custom machine learning models

Receipt data may be processed securely by trusted service providers to extract structured information.

6. AI Improvement & Optional Data Sharing

We use anonymized receipt data to improve our AI models.

If you opt in, we may retain and use anonymized data even if you later opt out or delete your account. Opting out will stop future data from being used. You can change this anytime.

This feature is optional and requires your explicit consent. If you do not opt in:

• Your data will not be used for AI training
• Your data will only be used to provide the service

7. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process data based on:

• Contractual necessity
• Legitimate interest
• User consent (for AI training)
• Legal obligations

8. Data Retention

We retain your data:

• While your account is active
• Until you delete your account
• As required by law

If you opt-in to AI improvement:

• Anonymized data may be retained after account deletion

9. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share data with:

• Cloud providers
• AI infrastructure providers
• Analytics providers
• Service providers

All providers are required to follow strict data protection rules.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure appropriate safeguards including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• GDPR-compliant providers

11. Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct your data
• Delete your data
• Withdraw consent
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing

You may request a copy of your data by contacting privacy@scanbon.com.

12. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures including:

• Encryption
• Secure storage
• Access control
• Monitoring systems

However, no system is completely secure.

13. Children’s Privacy

ScanBon is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes.

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