Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 7, 2026

1. Introduction

Spinz ("we," "us," or "our") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application (the "Application"). By using the Application, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

To provide our vinyl identification and valuation services, we collect the following:

  • Account Data: When you register, we collect your email address and username. If you use "Sign in with Apple," we receive the unique identifier provided by Apple.

  • User Content (The "Scans"): When you use the Label Scanner, we process the photos you take. These images are transmitted to our AI processing partners (Google Gemini) to identify the record.

  • Usage Data: We collect information on how you interact with the app (e.g., number of scans, search history) to improve our recommendation engine.

  • Device Data: We may collect industry-standard identifiers, operating system versions, and hardware models to assist with bug reporting and app performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following "Legitimate Interests":

  • Identification Services: To process images of vinyl labels and return accurate metadata.

  • Valuation: To query the Discogs API and provide current market pricing.

  • Personalization: To provide "Neural Recommendations" based on your scan history.

  • Communication: To send you service-related notifications or updates regarding your account.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We share information only as necessary to provide the service:

  • AI Processing: Images are sent to Google Gemini API for identification. These images are used for real-time analysis.

  • Database/Hosting: We use Firebase (Google Cloud) for data storage and user authentication.

  • Market Data: We send text-based queries (not your personal info) to Discogs API to retrieve record pricing.

  • Payments: All financial transactions are handled by Apple (App Store). We do not see or store your credit card information.

5. Data Retention

We retain your scan history and account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal identifiers from our database within 30 days, though anonymized usage data may be retained for analytical purposes.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location (including GDPR and CCPA jurisdictions), you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the data we hold about you.

  • Request the correction or deletion of your data.

  • Opt-out of data processing for marketing purposes.

  • Request a digital copy of your data (Data Portability).

7. Children's Privacy

Spinz is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Contact Us

For any privacy-related queries, please contact:

Jason/Spinz Studio Email: jason@spinzvinyl.com