Is Your Scan App GDPR Compliant?

If you’re scanning receipts with a mobile app, you’re also sharing data — often without realizing it. That’s why it’s essential to ask: Is your scan app GDPR compliant? In the EU, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) protects how personal data is collected, stored, and used. Your receipts contain more personal data than you think.

What counts as personal data?

Receipts may include your name, loyalty ID, partial card info, or store location tied to a timestamp. When scanned, this data becomes digital and potentially sensitive. GDPR requires explicit consent, transparency, and the right to access or delete your data.

Key features of a GDPR-compliant scan app:

• Clear consent before data collection
• No forced account creation or email harvesting
• Local storage or encrypted cloud options
• Right to erasure (delete all your data on request)
• No resale or profiling without consent

Red flags to watch for:

• Hidden privacy policies
• Ads based on scanned ticket content
• No option to export or delete your data

ScanTicket: built with privacy in mind

ScanTicket is designed with GDPR at its core: no account required, no personal data resold, and full control over where your data lives. You can use it completely offline or sync securely if needed — the choice is yours.

Conclusion: Not all scan apps treat your privacy equally. Choose one that aligns with your rights and gives you control. GDPR isn’t a technical detail — it’s your digital safety net.

📲 The app is available on iPhone and iPad. ScanTicket on the App Store