Privacy Policy

SCENE, operated by OptiNewsAI LLC, respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and your rights — including under the GDPR (EU/UK) and CCPA/CPRA (California).

1. Information We Collect

• Account data: name, email, password, profile preferences.
• Location data: approximate or precise location, when enabled, to power live city features.
• Behavioral data: taps, searches, itineraries, vibe selections, friend connections.
• Device data: IP address, browser, device identifiers, performance logs.
• Payment data: processed by our payment provider; we do not store card numbers.

2. Location Tracking Disclosure

SCENE may collect location data while the app is open (and, with explicit permission, in the background) to surface nearby venues, generate live energy maps, and personalize recommendations. You can disable location at any time in your device or browser settings.

3. How We Use Information

• Operate and personalize the service.
• Generate AI-powered recommendations and trend predictions.
• Process payments and prevent fraud.
• Communicate updates, security alerts, and product news.

4. Sharing

We share data with service providers (hosting, payments, analytics, mapping, venue data, AI model providers) under contractual confidentiality. We do not sell your personal information. We may share data to comply with law or protect rights and safety.

5. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• Request a portable copy.
• Opt out of certain processing (including "sale" or "sharing" as defined by CCPA).
• Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, email contact@sceneus.app.

6. Retention

We retain personal data only as long as needed to provide the service and comply with legal obligations.

7. International Transfers

Data may be processed in the United States and other countries. We use appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) for cross-border transfers.

8. Security

We use encryption in transit, access controls, and standard industry practices, but no system is 100% secure.

9. Children

SCENE is not directed to children under 18 and we do not knowingly collect their data.

10. Contact

OptiNewsAI LLC · contact@sceneus.app