Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Account Information

• Email address (for authentication)
• Username and display name (chosen by you)
• Profile photo (optional)

Wine Entries

• Photos you upload
• Ratings and tasting notes
• Location data (only if you choose to add it)
• Date and time of entries

Usage Data

• App interactions for improving the experience
• Device information for troubleshooting

Social Information

• Who you follow and who follows you
• Groups you join
• Likes and comments

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the app
• To enable social features (feed, groups, following)
• To calculate gamification stats (XP, achievements)
• To send push notifications (group invitations, with your permission)
• To improve the app experience

Data Storage

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, which uses Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure. Photos are stored in secure cloud storage.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only:

• With other users based on your privacy settings
• With service providers who help operate the app (Supabase, Apple for push notifications)
• If required by law

Your Rights

You can:

• Access your data through the app
• Update your profile information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Control who sees your entries (public, friends, private)
• Opt out of push notifications

Children's Privacy

TruTaste is intended for users 21 and older due to alcohol-related content. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 21.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy and will notify you of significant changes through the app.