1. Introduction
Winebuddy ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (trywinebuddy.com), join our waitlist, or use our mobile application (collectively, the "Service").
By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Email Address: When you join our waitlist, we collect your email address to notify you about Winebuddy's launch and updates.
- Account Information: When you create an account in the Winebuddy app, we may collect your name, email address, and password.
- Profile and Taste Preferences: Information you provide about your wine preferences, taste profile, and quiz responses.
- User-Generated Content: Wine ratings, notes, photos of wine labels you scan, and any content you create within the app.
- Communications: Records of correspondence when you contact us.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Service, including pages viewed, features used, time spent, and click data.
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, access times, and referring website addresses.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze trends and gather demographic information.
2.3 Camera and Photo Library Access (App)
The Winebuddy app requests access to your device's camera to enable wine label scanning. Photos are processed to identify wines and may be stored to provide you with a history of your scans. You can revoke camera access at any time through your device settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
- Notify you about our launch and product updates
- Personalize your wine recommendations and taste profile
- Process and identify wines from photos you submit
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Send you technical notices, updates, and security alerts
- Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery, payment processing).
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information.
- Aggregated Data: Anonymized or aggregated data that cannot reasonably identify you.
5. Data Storage and Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your data is stored on secure servers and may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account at any time. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
- Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at nick@trywinebuddy.com.
7.1 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
7.2 European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The legal bases for processing your data include consent, performance of a contract, legitimate interests, and legal compliance.
8. Children's Privacy
The Winebuddy Service is intended for users who are of legal drinking age in their jurisdiction (21+ in the United States). We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under the age of 21. If we learn that we have collected information from a person under 21, we will delete it promptly.
9. Third-Party Services
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
We may use third-party services including, but not limited to:
- Google Analytics (analytics)
- Vercel (hosting)
- Google (waitlist storage)
- Apple (App Store distribution and in-app purchases)
10. Apple App Store Disclosures
For users who download Winebuddy from the Apple App Store, the following Apple-specific terms apply:
- Apple is not responsible for Winebuddy or its content
- Data collected through the App is subject to Apple's privacy practices in addition to ours
- You may review the App's privacy practices on its App Store listing
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Winebuddy
Email: nick@trywinebuddy.com
Website: trywinebuddy.com