Privacy Policy

Disclaimer: This document is a template. It should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel before use in production.

1. Information We Collect

The Scene Score (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects information you provide directly, including:

• Account information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and a password hash.
• Sign-up information: When you create an account, we collect your email address.
• OAuth identity information: If you sign in via Google or Meta, we collect your provider user ID, display name, email, and avatar URL. We do not store access tokens.
• Communications: When you contact us or send feedback, we collect your name, email address, and message content.

2. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit The Scene Score, we may automatically collect:

• Usage data: Pages visited, time on site, and navigation patterns via Google Analytics.
• Device data: Browser type, operating system, IP address (used for rate limiting and security).
• Cookies: See our Cookie Policy for details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our service
• Authenticate your account and manage your session
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Analyze usage to improve rankings and user experience
• Detect and prevent abuse, fraud, and security incidents

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers: Google Analytics (usage data), Google Gemini API (AI scoring of venue photos — no user data shared), and hosting infrastructure.
• Legal obligations: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. Contact messages and feedback are retained for operational reference. You may request deletion of your account data at any time by contacting us.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

7. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. Account passwords are hashed. Sessions use signed, HttpOnly cookies. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Scene Score is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.