Privacy
The short version: FlipSurf works on your phone, you don’t need an account, and we don’t sell your data.
Last updated 14 November 2026
Who runs FlipSurf
FlipSurf is run by Stephen Lloyd, an individual in the United Kingdom.
What FlipSurf does on your phone
FlipSurf runs on your device. You don’t need to create an account or give us your name or email to use it. Your haul (the items you save, what you paid and what you sold them for) is stored on your phone. If you delete the app, it’s gone.
Photos
When you snap a photo to price something, that photo is sent to Google (using its Gemini API) so it can work out what the item is. We use it only to identify the item. We don’t use your photos for advertising, and we don’t sell them.
FlipSurf doesn’t have user accounts, and we don’t keep a copy of your photos on our own servers. Your haul stays on your phone.
Photos are of the item you’re pricing. Try not to include people, faces or anything personal in the shot.
Barcodes and price lookups
The prices and offers FlipSurf shows come from public buyer and marketplace sites. To find them, FlipSurf looks up the item (for example its barcode, ISBN or name) with the buyers and marketplaces shown in the app. Those services receive the lookup, the same as if you searched their site yourself. When you tap a link to one of them, their own privacy policy applies.
What we don’t do
- We don’t sell your data.
- We don’t show ads or use advertising trackers.
- This website doesn’t use cookies or analytics.
Camera
FlipSurf asks to use your camera so you can take photos and scan barcodes. You can turn this off at any time in your phone’s settings.
Payments
If you buy Pro or a Day Pass, payments are handled by Apple or Google through their app stores. Subscriptions are managed with RevenueCat. We never see your card details.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law you have rights over your personal data, including to access it and have it deleted. Because FlipSurf doesn’t hold accounts, most of your data never leaves your phone. If you have a question or a request, email us and we’ll help.
If you’re unhappy with how we’ve handled your data, you can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk.
Changes
If we change how FlipSurf handles data, we’ll update this page and the date at the top.
Contact
Email [email protected].