Privacy Policy

1. Overview

Whisky Diary ("the App") values your privacy and complies with applicable privacy laws. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Required Information

• Account Information
  • Email address (from Google or Apple account)
  • Display name
  • Nickname
  • Profile photo (optional)
• User-Generated Content
  • Whisky photos
  • Tasting notes (ratings, notes, dates, etc.)
  • Purchase records (price, date, notes, etc.)
  • Whisky collection information

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (device model, OS version)
• Advertising identifier (for AdMob advertising)
• App usage statistics (crash reports, performance data)

3. How We Use Your Information

• Service Provision: Managing whisky collection and storing tasting records
• Account Management: User authentication and account recovery
• Public Feed: Sharing user-selected content publicly (with user consent)
• Advertising: Displaying personalized ads through AdMob
• Service Improvement: Improving app performance and fixing bugs
• Customer Support: Responding to inquiries and providing technical support

4. Data Retention and Deletion

• Retention Period: Until account deletion
• Deletion Method: Immediate deletion upon account deletion (non-recoverable)
• Backup Data: Backed up data deleted within 30 days

5. Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services:

5.1 Firebase (Google)

• Firebase Authentication: Account authentication
• Cloud Firestore: Data storage
• Firebase Storage: Image storage
• Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

5.2 Google AdMob

• Advertising and personalized ads
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

5.3 Authentication Providers

• Google Sign-In (Android)
• Apple Sign-In (iOS)

6. International Data Transfers

User data is stored on Firebase servers and may be transferred internationally depending on server location. Firebase protects data through appropriate security measures.

• EU Users: Appropriate safeguards for GDPR compliance
• US Users: CCPA compliance

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

EU users have the following rights:

• Right to Access: View your personal information
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
• Right to Erasure: Delete account and data (available in app settings)
• Right to Data Portability: Download your data (coming soon)
• Right to Restriction: Request to stop certain processing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw ad consent (available in app settings)

8. Children's Privacy

The App contains alcohol-related content and is intended for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect information from users under 18.

9. Security

The App applies the following security measures:

• Industry-standard encryption by Firebase
• Secure data transmission via HTTPS
• Regular security updates

However, no transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The App uses the following tracking technologies:

• Advertising Identifier: For AdMob advertising
• Firebase Analytics: App usage statistics (anonymized)

You can limit ad tracking in your device settings.

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated as needed. Material changes will be notified via in-app notification or email.