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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 12, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how The Tool Scout ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit thetoolscout.com (the "Site").

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide

  • ›Email address: If you subscribe to our newsletter or use the "Save your plan" feature in the AI Garage Designer, we collect your email address to send you your plan and add you to our mailing list.
  • ›Uploaded images: Photos you upload to the AI Garage Designer are processed to generate your transformation plan. Images are not stored permanently after processing.

Information collected automatically

  • ›Usage data: We use Vercel Analytics to collect anonymised data about page visits, referral sources, and general usage patterns. This data does not identify individual users.
  • ›Cookies: See our Cookie Policy for details on the cookies we use. See our Cookie Policy for details.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • ›To deliver your AI Garage Designer plan to your inbox
  • ›To send you our newsletter (you can unsubscribe at any time)
  • ›To improve the Site and understand how it is used
  • ›To serve relevant advertising via Mediavine

3. Third-Party Services

MailerLite

We use MailerLite to manage our email list. When you provide your email address, it is stored in MailerLite. MailerLite's privacy policy is available at mailerlite.com.

Mediavine

We display advertising on the Site through Mediavine. Mediavine uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve relevant advertisements. You can opt out through the Mediavine opt-out tool or through the NAI's opt-out page.

Amazon Associates

We participate in the Amazon Associates programme. Amazon may use cookies to track purchases made after clicking affiliate links on this Site. Amazon's privacy policy is available at amazon.com.

Google Analytics / GA4

We use Google Analytics to understand Site traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymised usage data. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Data Retention

Email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe. Uploaded images are deleted after processing. Analytics data is retained per the terms of the respective service provider.

5. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

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

  • ›Access the personal data we hold about you
  • ›Request correction or deletion of your data
  • ›Object to or restrict processing of your data
  • ›Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from our email list)
  • ›Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@thetoolscout.com.

6. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

8. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at contact@thetoolscout.com.

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