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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 30, 2026

1. About Us

Maat Scan is operated by Hoot Hall LLC.

2. Information We Collect

Uploaded Images

Images uploaded for analysis are processed in server memory only and discarded immediately after analysis is complete. They are not written to disk or stored in any database.

* For Plus and Pro subscribers, a small thumbnail image is saved in Firebase Storage to enable scan history. See Section 5 for details.

Account Information

When you sign in with Google or Apple, we receive your email address and the user ID provided by the authentication provider. We do not store your password.

Usage Data

We record scan counts, plan information, and other data necessary to provide the service. Image content is not included. For users who watch ads to earn bonus scans, we also record the number of bonus scans available and the number of ads watched today (reset daily at UTC midnight).

Access Logs

Standard server logs including IP address, browser information, and access timestamps are collected for security and troubleshooting purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

Computing and displaying naturalness scores
Storing scan history (Plus and Pro subscribers only)
Operating, improving, and troubleshooting the service
Managing scan quotas and processing payments
Preventing fraud and unauthorized use
Complying with applicable laws
Featuring user-consented scorecard images on social media and the Maat Scan website (only where explicit consent has been provided via the scorecard download modal)

4. Third-Party Services

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with the following services necessary to operate Maat Scan:

Google Gemini API (Important)

We use Google LLC's Gemini API for AI image analysis. Uploaded images are sent to Google's servers for processing. Please review Google's Privacy Policy for details on how Google handles this data.

Firebase (Google LLC)

Authentication data and scan history (including thumbnails for Plus/Pro subscribers) are stored on Firebase, a Google LLC service.

Stripe, Inc.

Payment information is processed by Stripe. We do not store your card number.

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Service. Google AdSense may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. For users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland, a consent banner will be shown before ads are displayed.

5. Image Data Handling

Free Plan

Uploaded images exist only in memory during processing
Images are deleted from memory after analysis (typically within seconds)
No image files are written to storage or databases
Our staff cannot view your images

Plus and Pro Plans

A reduced-size thumbnail is saved in Firebase Storage to enable the scan history feature
Thumbnails are accessible only to you via your account
Original full-size images are not stored — only the thumbnail
Thumbnails are deleted when you delete your account or upon request

For images processed via Google Gemini API, please refer to Section 4 above.

6. Cookies

We use cookies issued by Firebase to maintain your authentication session. We also use Google AdSense, which may set cookies to serve relevant advertisements. AdSense cookies are subject to Google's Privacy Policy. Users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland will be asked for consent before any ad-related cookies are set.

7. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data (including account information, scan history, and thumbnail images) at any time. Contact us at support@hoothall.com and we will respond within a reasonable timeframe after verifying your identity.

8. Security

We protect your information through HTTPS/TLS encryption, Firebase security rules, and access controls. We conduct periodic security reviews to prevent unauthorized access, leaks, or data loss.

9. Children

Maat Scan is not intended for users under 13. Users between 13 and 18 should use the service with parental consent.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy in response to legal changes or service updates. For material changes, we will notify you through the service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Copyright / DMCA Takedown Notices

If you believe that content on Maat Scan infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to our designated DMCA agent:

Service Provider: Hoot Hall LLC (Maat Scan)

DMCA Registration: DMCA-1070963

Designated Agent Email: support@hoothall.com

Your notice must include: (1) identification of the copyrighted work; (2) identification of the infringing material and its location; (3) your contact information; (4) a good-faith belief statement; and (5) a statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury. We will respond expeditiously to valid notices.

12. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at support@hoothall.com.