Privacy Policy – PubScout

PubScout (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Irish data protection laws.

This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights when using the PubScout application (“the Service”).

We collect only the minimum data required to operate the Service:

Account Information

• Name (if provided)
• Email address
• Profile photo (optional)

Usage & Preference Data

• Location (if enabled)
• App preferences (filters, favourites, settings)

User-Generated Content

• Pub submissions
• Reviews and ratings
• Photos or other uploaded content

Technical Data (Automatic)

• Device type
• IP address
• Basic analytics (for performance and improvement)

We use your data strictly to operate and improve the Service:

• To create and manage your account
• To display relevant pubs and content
• To allow you to submit reviews and updates
• To improve app functionality and user experience
• To monitor and prevent abuse or misuse

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

• Contractual necessity – to provide the Service
• Legitimate interests – to improve and secure the platform
• Consent – where required (e.g. location services)

Content you submit (e.g. pub listings, reviews, photos):

• May be publicly visible within the app
• May remain on the platform even if you delete your account
• Will no longer be linked to your personal profile after deletion

You are responsible for ensuring that any content you submit:

• Is accurate
• Does not infringe third-party rights
• Does not contain personal or sensitive information about others

We reserve the right to remove or modify content at our discretion.

We only share data where necessary:

• With service providers (e.g. hosting, analytics)
• Where required by law or legal obligation
• To protect the rights, safety, or integrity of the platform

We do not share personal data for advertising resale purposes.

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

• Account data: until account deletion
• User content: may persist for platform integrity
• Technical logs: retained for security and analytics purposes

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”)
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request a copy of your data (data portability)

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at: info@pubscout.io

You can delete your account at any time via:

Settings → Account → Delete Account

Upon deletion:

• Your personal profile, preferences, and identifiable data are removed
• Your reviews and submissions may remain, but are anonymised

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data. However:

• No system is completely secure
• You use the Service at your own risk

PubScout may integrate with third-party services (e.g. maps, analytics). These services operate under their own privacy policies.

We are not responsible for third-party data handling practices.

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• PubScout is not responsible for inaccuracies in user-submitted data
• We do not guarantee completeness, reliability, or availability of content
• Users rely on information within the app at their own discretion

PubScout is intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any changes.

For any privacy-related queries:

Email: info@pubscout.io
Location: Ireland