Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. Introduction
VinSip ("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 use our mobile application ("App") and website at vinsip.app ("Website").
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide
- Taste preferences: Wine types, sweetness, budget range, and occasion preferences you set during onboarding
- Wine diary data: Ratings, tasting notes, and wines you save
- Chat interactions: Conversations with the AI sommelier
Automatically collected information
- Device information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
- Usage data: Features you use, pages you visit, and actions you take
- Location data: Approximate location (with your permission) to find nearby wine venues
- Camera data: Wine label and shelf photos are processed for identification; images are not permanently stored on our servers
3. How We Use Your Information
- Provide and improve the App and Website functionality
- Show you wine venues near your location
- Generate personalized wine recommendations based on your preferences
- Identify wines from photos you scan
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
- Prevent fraud and ensure security
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service providers: Hosting, analytics, and payment processing partners under strict data protection agreements
- AI processing: Wine photos are sent to AI services for identification; these services process data per their own privacy policies
- Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS), encrypted storage, and regular security audits. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Data portability (export your wine diary data)
- Withdraw consent at any time
7. Cookies
Our Website uses essential cookies for functionality and analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie banner.
8. Third-Party Services
Third-party services integrated into our App and Website may include:
- RevenueCat — subscription management and payment processing
- Firebase — analytics, crash reporting, and performance monitoring
- OpenRouter / AI APIs — wine identification and recommendation processing
The collected data may include device information, query data, and other details of user activity. The collection and use of this data are subject to the respective third-party privacy policies.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. VinSip is intended for users of legal drinking age in their jurisdiction.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the App or our website.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at our contact page.