Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 25, 2026
Welcome to Scout 'n' Shout. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
Important Notice: Scout 'n' Shout is a subsidiary of Data Network Analysts. All user data collected on Scout 'n' Shout is the property of Data Network Analysts and is automatically shared with Data Network Analysts as our parent company and data storage and marketing analytics partner. This is not a sale of data — Data Network Analysts owns Scout 'n' Shout and all its data by default.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, password
- Profile Information: Profile photo, age, bio, location
- Review Content: Business reviews, ratings, photos you upload, written feedback
- Business Information: Business name, address, website, contact details (for business owners who claim listings)
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, search queries, interactions with the platform, IP address, browser type, device information
- Location Data: ZIP codes you search or provide in reviews
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Scout 'n' Shout platform
- Create and display business listings based on user reviews
- Enable business owners to claim and manage their listings
- Process payments through Stripe for subscription services
- Send you service-related communications and updates
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
- Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
- Share automatically with Data Network Analysts for data storage, analytics, and marketing purposes
3. Data Ownership and Sharing
Scout 'n' Shout is operated by Data Network Analysts. By using Scout 'n' Shout, you acknowledge and agree that:
- All data collected on this platform is the property of Data Network Analysts
- Your data is automatically shared with Data Network Analysts as our parent company
- Data Network Analysts may use your data for marketing analytics and data storage
- This sharing is not considered a "sale" of data because Data Network Analysts owns Scout 'n' Shout
- Scout 'n' Shout does not sell user data to third parties
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information about you:
- Stripe: Payment processing for business subscriptions
- Cloudflare R2: Photo and file storage
- Render: Hosting infrastructure
These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.
5. AI-Generated Content
Some content on the Scout 'n' Shout platform may include AI-generated images and/or information. We use AI tools to enhance user experience, but users should be aware that certain visual or textual content may be generated or augmented by artificial intelligence.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Maintain your login session
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
- Provide personalized content
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our platform.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you wish to delete your account, please contact us at the email below. Please note that some information may be retained for legal compliance or business purposes even after account deletion.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access to your personal data
- Correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
- Objection to certain data processing activities
- Data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
9. Children's Privacy
Scout 'n' Shout is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Scout 'n' Shout
A subsidiary of Data Network Analysts
Email: info@scoutnshout.com