Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 10, 2026

Vaultory LLC ("Vaultory," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services.

Our Commitment: Your collection data is yours. We will never sell your personal information or inventory data to third parties.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

Collection Data

When you use Vaultory to track your collection, you may provide:

Location Data

With your permission, we collect coarse location data (city/region level) to:

Usage Data

We automatically collect:

Advertising Data

For users on our free tier, we display third-party advertisements. Ad networks may collect advertising identifiers to serve relevant ads. Paid subscribers do not see ads.

2. AI-Powered Features

Vaultory uses artificial intelligence to help you identify and catalog items from photos. This section explains how your data is handled when using AI-powered features.

What Data Is Sent

When you use the AI Scanner feature, only the photo you capture is transmitted to our AI service provider for analysis. The photo is used solely to identify the item (such as make, model, caliber, and specifications).

We do NOT send:

The photo is transmitted in isolation without any identifying account information attached.

Who Receives Your Data

Photos submitted through the AI Scanner are processed by OpenAI via their secure API. OpenAI is a leading artificial intelligence company based in the United States.

How Your Data Is Used

Photos are analyzed in real-time to identify the item you photographed. The AI returns information such as:

This information is displayed in the app for you to review and confirm before adding to your inventory.

Data Retention

Photos sent through the AI Scanner are processed in real-time and are not permanently stored by Vaultory's servers or our AI provider for training or other purposes. OpenAI's API is configured to not retain data submitted through our application.

Your Choices

You control whether to use AI features:

If you choose not to allow AI scanning, all other features of Vaultory remain fully functional.

Third-Party Data Protection

Our AI service provider (OpenAI) is contractually required to:

3. How We Use Your Information

Data Type Purpose
Email Address Account authentication, password reset, service communications, product updates
Photos & Item Data Store and display your collection inventory
AI Scanner Photos Identify items via OpenAI (not stored)
Location Dealer Alert Network, nearby services
Usage Data Improve app features, fix bugs, enhance performance
Crash Data Identify and resolve technical issues

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only in these circumstances:

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

Your Data, Your Control: You can export or delete your entire collection data at any time from within the app.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account:

Photos sent to the AI Scanner are processed in real-time and are not stored.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

8. Children's Privacy

Vaultory is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

9. Third-Party Services

Our app may contain links to third-party services (insurance partners, dealers). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

For AI-powered features, photos are processed by OpenAI. Please review OpenAI's Privacy Policy for information about how they handle data.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact Us

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, email us at support@vaultory.app

12. California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have additional rights including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request deletion. We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.