Privacy Policy

1. General Information and Principles of Data Processing

Welcome to ScanKit.io! Protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal data is of utmost importance to us. This privacy policy outlines how we handle your data when you use our B2B image processing API and SDK services.

Personal data, as defined in Art. 4 No. 1 of the GDPR, includes all information related to an identified or identifiable individual, such as names, email addresses, and IP addresses. Non-personal or anonymized data is not considered personal data under GDPR.

We only process personal data where there is a legal basis (e.g., contract performance, legitimate interest, or your explicit consent). Data will be deleted when it is no longer needed for its intended purpose, unless legal retention periods apply.

This policy applies exclusively to the ScanKit.io website and services. It does not cover third-party websites linked from our platform.

We are not responsible for the data protection practices of third-party websites. Please consult their respective privacy policies for details on how they handle personal data.

2. Responsible Entity

Responsible for data processing: ScanKit.io c/o Martin Stämmler Am Bartelskamp 16, 38553 Wasbüttel, Germany Email: info@scankit.io VAT ID: DE288502684

3. Provision and Use of the Website/Server Logfiles

a) Type and Scope of Data Processing

When using the ScanKit.io website, server log files automatically collect data such as:

IP address
Date and time of the request
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referrer URL
Access status/HTTP status code

b) Purpose and Legal Basis

This data is necessary to display the website, ensure its stability and security, and optimize the user experience. The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

c) Duration of Storage

Server logs are deleted automatically after 90 days unless required for legal or operational reasons.

4. Use of Cookies

a) Type, Scope, and Purpose of Data Processing

ScanKit.io uses cookies to improve functionality and analyze website usage. Temporary (session) cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while permanent cookies store preferences for future visits.

b) Legal Basis

Cookies are processed based on your consent (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR) or legitimate interest (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR).

c) Storage Duration

Cookies are stored for up to 12 months unless deleted manually via browser settings.

5. Data Collection for Service Usage

When using the ScanKit API or SDK, we process the following data:

API keys
Usage metrics (e.g., request count, file sizes)
Technical metadata (e.g., file types, timestamps)

This data is processed to ensure service functionality, monitor performance, and prevent misuse. The legal basis is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b) GDPR (contract performance).

6. Data Security and Storage

We implement industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS) to secure data during transmission. Files processed via our API are deleted immediately after processing and are not stored or shared. Only essential metadata is retained for billing and service monitoring.

7. Your Rights

As a data subject, you have the right to access, rectify, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data. You may also object to processing or request data portability under certain conditions. To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@scankit.io.

If you believe your rights have been violated, you may lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your jurisdiction.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or our services. Please review this policy periodically for updates.