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Privacy Policy

Scout is a price-tracking app for shoppers in the Netherlands. This policy explains what we collect, why, and the rights you have — in plain language.

Effective 24 June 2026 Last updated 24 June 2026 Controller Scout (getscout.nl)

The short version

The whole policy, in six points.

No account required
On first launch we create an anonymous ID — we never ask for your name.
Only what's needed
The products you track, your settings, your push token, and an optional recovery email.
Analytics you can turn off
Anonymous, privacy-friendly usage analytics — switchable off in Settings.
No selling, no cross-app tracking
We don't sell your data and don't track you across other apps or websites.
Delete everything, anytime
One tap in the app permanently removes your data and identity.
Free, no fake sales
Affiliate links never change your price or influence a deal score.

01What we collect

You give us / the app creates

  • Anonymous user ID — created automatically; identifies your data on our servers without identifying you.
  • Your tracked products & settings — the items on your list, condition preferences, target prices, and notification preferences (including quiet hours).
  • Push notification token — only if you enable notifications, so we can send deal alerts.
  • Recovery email (optional) — only if you choose to add one, so you can recover your list on a new phone. We use it solely to send you a sign-in link.

Collected automatically

  • Anonymous usage analytics — events like opening the app, tracking an item, or tapping a buy link, with a random per-session ID. No personal data, no device advertising IDs. You can switch this off in Settings → Privacy → Anonymous usage analytics.
  • Basic technical data needed to serve requests (e.g. IP address handled transiently by our hosting and CAPTCHA for security and abuse prevention).

What we do not collect

Your name, contacts, photos, location, browsing history, or financial information. We don't use device advertising identifiers and we don't track you across other apps or websites.

Not personal data: we also collect product and price information from retailers' licensed affiliate feeds — this is about products, not about you.

02Why we use it

Our legal basis under GDPR Article 6, for each purpose:

PurposeDataLegal basis
Provide the tracking service you asked for Anonymous ID, tracked items, settings Performance of a service / legitimate interestArt. 6(1)(b)/(f)
Send deal alerts you enabled Push token, tracked items Legitimate interest / consentNotifications are opt-in
Optional list recovery Recovery email ConsentArt. 6(1)(a) — only if you add one
Improve the app Anonymous analytics Legitimate interestArt. 6(1)(f); opt-out provided
Security & abuse prevention (e.g. CAPTCHA on sign-in) IP, technical data Legitimate interestArt. 6(1)(f)

03Affiliate links

Scout is free. Some outbound links to retailers (e.g. Coolblue) include an affiliate tag. If you buy after tapping through, we may earn a small commission. This never changes the price you pay, and it never influences a product's deal score. When you tap an affiliate link, the retailer and its affiliate network may process the click under their privacy policies.

04Who processes your data

We use trusted providers who process data on our behalf (sub-processors):

  • DB / Auth
    SupabaseDatabase & anonymous authentication (EU region).
  • Hosting
    RailwayAPI hosting (EU West).
  • Push
    Apple Push Notification service (APNs)Delivers notifications to your device.
  • Security
    Cloudflare TurnstileBot and abuse protection on anonymous sign-in.
  • Affiliate
    Affiliate networks (e.g. Awin for Coolblue)Only when you tap an outbound retailer link.

We don't sell your data or share it for advertising.

05Data location & transfers

We aim to host data in the EU/EEA. Where a provider processes data outside the EEA, it's done under appropriate safeguards (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses).

06Retention

We keep your data while you use Scout. Deleting your account removes it. We may retain anonymised analytics (which can't identify you) for product improvement. Backups are rotated on a routine schedule.

07Your rights (GDPR)

You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, object to, and port your personal data, and to withdraw consent at any time.

  • Delete everything in-app: Settings → Account → Delete account — permanently removes your data and identity.
  • Turn off analytics: Settings → Privacy.
  • Other requests / questions: email info@getscout.nl.

You can also lodge a complaint with the Dutch DPA (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).

08Security

Data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS). Access to our systems is restricted. No method is 100% secure, but we work to protect your information.

09Children

Scout isn't directed at children under 16 and we don't knowingly collect their data.

10Changes

We may update this policy; we'll change the "Last updated" date and, for material changes, surface a notice in the app.

11Contact

Questions or requests about your data, or about this policy, are always welcome.

Get in touch

Scout is the data controller. Email is the fastest way to reach us about your data; we'll provide a postal address on request.

info@getscout.nl