Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
1. Information We Collect
When you use TeaScanner, we collect the following information that you voluntarily provide:
- First name, age, and city
- Email address
- Photo (optional, for facial recognition matching)
- Instagram handle (optional)
- Payment information (processed by Stripe — we never see or store card details)
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used solely to:
- Generate your confidential report by matching against our post index
- Deliver the report to your email
- Process your payment
- Communicate with you about your order if necessary
We do not use your information for marketing, advertising, or any purpose unrelated to delivering your report.
3. Data Storage and Security
Your submission data is stored securely in encrypted databases. Photos are stored in private, access-controlled storage buckets. All data is transmitted over HTTPS/TLS encryption. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access.
4. Data Retention
We retain your submission data for a limited period necessary to deliver your report and handle any support requests. Photos used for facial recognition matching are not retained after report generation. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Stripe — payment processing. Subject to Stripe's Privacy Policy
- Supabase — secure database and file storage
- Resend — transactional email delivery
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any third party for their marketing purposes.
6. Anonymity of Searches
Your search is completely anonymous. We do not notify anyone that a search has been conducted. We do not log into any social media group on your behalf. We do not post, comment, or interact with any group or individual as part of the scan process. No one is informed of your scan — ever.
7. Cookies
We use essential cookies required for the Service to function (e.g., session management). We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. No third-party analytics cookies are placed on your device.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for data processing
To exercise any of these rights, please visit our Contact page.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact
For privacy-related inquiries, please visit our Contact page.