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Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Introduction

CDLens ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application for CD scanning, identification, and collection management.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

CDLens does not require an account. We do not collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, or phone number to use the app.

Photos and Scans

When you scan a disc, cover, or barcode, CDLens uses your camera or photo library to capture an image. The image is processed to identify the release and is not retained by us afterwards. We do not store or share your raw scan photos on our servers.

Collection Data

Your CD collection, including saved releases, condition grades, custom collections, and notes, is stored locally on your device. We do not upload your collection to our servers unless you explicitly enable a cloud backup feature.

Usage Data

We may collect anonymous usage statistics to understand how the app is used and to improve our service. This data does not identify you personally and includes things like feature usage, crash reports, and performance metrics.

Local Storage

The app stores the following information on your device:

  • Your CD collection and saved releases
  • Collection groups (e.g. "90s", "Jazz")
  • Condition grades for media and case
  • App settings and preferences
  • Scan history and favorites

How We Use Your Information

We use locally stored and anonymous information to:

  • Identify CDs from your scans
  • Display release information and market prices
  • Maintain your personal CD collection
  • Calculate total collection value and statistics
  • Improve recognition accuracy and app performance
  • Remember your preferences across sessions

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share limited information with third-party services we use to operate the app, including:

  • Recognition services: If a scan requires cloud processing, the image may be sent securely to our recognition service solely to identify the release, and is not retained or used for any other purpose.
  • Discography providers: We use public discography databases to look up release info such as label, year, country, and format.
  • Pricing providers: Market price data is fetched from public marketplaces to give you an up-to-date estimate of a release's value.

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect any data we transmit. Your collection data is stored locally on your device and is not accessible to us. While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure.

Data Retention

Your collection data and app preferences are stored locally on your device and remain there until you delete the app, reset your data from the settings, or sign out of any optional cloud backup. We do not retain scan photos on our servers after recognition completes.

Children's Privacy

CDLens is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it.

Third-Party Services

CDLens may rely on a small number of third-party services for essential functionality, including image recognition, discography data, market pricing, and anonymous analytics. These services are chosen to align with this privacy policy and are bound by their own privacy practices.

Recognition Technology

CDLens uses computer vision and machine learning to identify CDs from your camera. Depending on the scan mode (Disc, Cover, or Barcode), recognition may run on your device or via a secure cloud endpoint. We only use uploaded images to return a result back to you; we do not store them long-term.

App Store Compliance

CDLens complies with both Apple's App Store and Google Play Store guidelines:

  • Transparent data handling and disclosures
  • Minimal data collection
  • No selling of personal data
  • Camera and photo library access are used only for scanning

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your data, which is stored locally on your device
  • Delete your data by clearing it from the app or uninstalling
  • Revoke camera or photo permissions at any time
  • Contact us with any privacy concerns or questions

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date and posting the new policy on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: