Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 10, 2025

WineCards AI ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you sign in with Apple, we receive:

• A unique user identifier
• Your email address (if you choose to share it)
• Your name (if you choose to share it)

Wine Data

When you use our scanning feature, we collect:

• Photos of wine labels (processed for identification, not stored permanently)
• Wine information you save to your cellar
• Your wine collection and preferences

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the app's functionality
• To save your wine collection across devices
• To generate personalized wine card artwork
• To improve our wine identification accuracy

Data Storage

Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase services. Wine photos are processed in real-time and are not permanently stored on our servers. Your wine collection is stored in your personal account and is not shared with other users.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Firebase (Google) - Authentication and data storage
• Google Gemini AI - Wine identification and research
• Sign in with Apple - Secure authentication

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymized, aggregated data for analytics purposes.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your wine collection
• Opt out of optional data collection

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest.

Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for users under the age of 17. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.