Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 13, 2026
1. Introduction
Scout ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our domain knowledge capture platform.
2. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture from your OAuth provider (e.g., GitHub).
Conversation Data
We store the conversations you have with Scout, including questions, answers, and extracted knowledge items. This data is essential for providing our service.
Usage Information
We collect information about how you use Scout, including pages visited, features used, and actions taken within the application.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and improve our services
- To communicate with you about your account
- To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
- To ensure security and prevent fraud
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service providers who help us operate our platform
- AI providers (e.g., Anthropic) for processing conversations
- Legal authorities when required by law
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest, access controls, and regular security audits.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export your data. Contact us at privacy@scout.app to exercise these rights.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@scout.app.