LEGAL // GDPR_COMPLIANT

Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

Quick Summary

  • ✓ We collect minimal data necessary for the service
  • ✓ Uploaded images are processed and not stored permanently
  • ✓ We never sell your personal data to third parties
  • ✓ You can delete your account and all data at any time
  • ✓ GDPR and 152-ФЗ compliant

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your email address and optional display name. Passwords are hashed using bcrypt and never stored in plain text.

Scan Data

When you upload a tire image, we process it through our AI model. We store scan metadata (wear level, confidence, timestamp) but uploaded images are processed in memory and not permanently stored on our servers.

Usage Data

We collect anonymized usage statistics including IP addresses (for rate limiting), browser type, and timestamps to improve our service.

2. Cookies and Local Storage

We use the following cookies and local storage:

NamePurposeDuration
auth-tokenAuthentication session7 days
themeDark/light mode preference1 year
scantire-cookie-consentCookie consent status1 year
scantire-disclaimer-acceptedLegal disclaimer acceptance1 year

3. How We Use Your Data

  • Service delivery: To analyze tire images and provide wear assessments
  • Account management: To authenticate users and manage subscriptions
  • Rate limiting: To prevent abuse and ensure fair usage
  • Model improvement: Anonymized scan data may be used to improve AI accuracy
  • Communication: To send important service updates (with consent)

4. Your Rights

Under GDPR and 152-ФЗ, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
  • Erasure: Delete your account and all associated data
  • Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
  • Objection: Opt out of certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, visit your Settings page or contact us at scantireai@gmail.com

5. Data Security

  • • All data transmitted via HTTPS encryption
  • • Passwords hashed using bcrypt with salt
  • • Database hosted on secure VPS with limited access
  • • Regular security audits and updates
  • • No third-party analytics or tracking scripts

6. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at: scantireai@gmail.com