Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 20, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to TellMeWine ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: When you sign up, we collect your name, email address, and authentication credentials (or OAuth tokens if you sign in with Google or Facebook).
• Wine Label Images: Photos of wine labels that you scan using our app to provide wine recommendations.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use the app, including wine preferences, search history, and interactions with recommendations.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
• Wine Party Data: When you participate in Wine Party mode, we collect session data, wine selections, and group preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide personalized wine recommendations
• Improve our recommendation algorithm and app functionality
• Authenticate your account and manage your profile
• Enable Wine Party mode and collaborative features
• Send you notifications about your account and app updates
• Respond to your support requests
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate our app (e.g., cloud storage, analytics, authentication providers like Google and Facebook).
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

5. Third-Party Authentication

If you sign in using Google or Facebook, we receive limited information from these providers (name, email, profile picture) in accordance with their privacy policies and your privacy settings with those services.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure authentication (JWT tokens), and secure data transmission (HTTPS). However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. You can request deletion of your account and data at any time using our Data Deletion Request page.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to data processing
• Export your data
• Withdraw consent at any time

9. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for users under the age of 21 (or the legal drinking age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under this age.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, providing notice within the app.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your information (note: we do not sell personal information).

13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, and port your data, as well as the right to object to processing and lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.