Tin Snap
Privacy Policy
Tin Snap collects only what is strictly necessary to run the platform. Your data is never shared, sold, or used for advertising purposes.
Hosted in Europe
Website, database, and media hosted on ScaleWay servers in the European Union.
Private by design
Your data is never shared or sold. No ad targeting of any kind.
Anonymous analytics
Anonymised usage statistics via Umami. Can be disabled from your settings.
Email only
Only your email address is required to create an account.
Zero advertising
No ads, no behavioural tracking, no third-party cookies.
Always free
No subscription, no in-app purchases. Free forever.
1. Data Controller
The data controller is Tin Snap, reachable at [email protected]. The platform is hosted exclusively within the European Union (ScaleWay, France).
2. Data We Collect
Tin Snap collects only the data strictly necessary for the service to function:
- Email address: to identify your account and send one-time login codes (OTP).
- Display name and avatar: chosen during onboarding, editable at any time.
- Published content: snaps (game screenshots), comments, likes, and follows.
- Anonymous browsing data: via Umami (see Analytics section).
No passwords are stored. No payment information is collected.
- Email address: to identify your account and send one-time login codes (OTP).
- Display name and avatar: chosen during onboarding, editable at any time.
- Published content: snaps (game screenshots), comments, likes, and follows.
- Anonymous browsing data: via Umami (see Analytics section).
No passwords are stored. No payment information is collected.
3. Authentication
Registration requires only your email address. Access is granted via a one-time verification code (OTP) sent by email — no password is ever created or stored.
On iOS, Sign in with Apple is also available. In this case, Apple may provide a relay email address instead of your real one. Tin Snap stores only the Apple identifier and the address provided.
Your email address is never shared with any third party.
On iOS, Sign in with Apple is also available. In this case, Apple may provide a relay email address instead of your real one. Tin Snap stores only the Apple identifier and the address provided.
Your email address is never shared with any third party.
4. Analytics
Tin Snap uses Umami, a privacy-respecting open-source analytics tool. Data collected (browser type, device, pages visited) is fully anonymised and cannot be used to identify you. No third-party cookies are used.
The Umami infrastructure is hosted in the European Union. You can disable analytics at any time from your settings.
The Umami infrastructure is hosted in the European Union. You can disable analytics at any time from your settings.
5. Your Content
Your snaps, likes, comments, and follows belong to you. Each item can be deleted individually at any time from the app.
Deleting your account permanently erases all your data and content. This action is irreversible and can be done in two clicks from your settings.
Deleting your account permanently erases all your data and content. This action is irreversible and can be done in two clicks from your settings.
6. Legal Basis and Retention
The legal basis for processing is legitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6.1.f) for platform operation, and consent (GDPR Art. 6.1.a) for analytics.
Data is retained for as long as your account is active. Upon account deletion, all data is erased within 30 days.
Data is retained for as long as your account is active. Upon account deletion, all data is erased within 30 days.
7. Your Rights (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:
- Right of access: obtain a copy of your data.
- Right to rectification: update your information from your settings.
- Right to erasure: delete your account and all associated data.
- Right to object: disable analytics from your settings.
- Right to portability: contact us to receive your data in a structured format.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
- Right of access: obtain a copy of your data.
- Right to rectification: update your information from your settings.
- Right to erasure: delete your account and all associated data.
- Right to object: disable analytics from your settings.
- Right to portability: contact us to receive your data in a structured format.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
8. Cookies
Tin Snap does not use third-party cookies for advertising or tracking. A session cookie is used to keep you logged in. Umami analytics operate without cookies.
9. Contact
For any questions regarding this privacy policy or your personal data: [email protected]
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (in France: the CNIL) if you believe your rights are not being upheld.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (in France: the CNIL) if you believe your rights are not being upheld.