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Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Nommelier! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

 

2. Who We Are

Nommelier ("we", "us", "our") is a wine review application that allows users to discover, rate, and review wines.

 

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide to Us

When you register for and use Nommelier, we may collect the following information:

  • Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your username, email address, and password.

  • Profile Information: You may choose to provide additional information such as your location, date of birth, profile image, and taste preferences.

  • Content You Create: We collect information you create through the Service, including wine reviews, ratings, and comments.

  • Correspondence: If you contact our support team, we collect the information you provide in those communications.

3.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you use our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Usage Information: We collect information about your interactions with the Service, such as the wine listings you view, reviews you read, and features you use.

  • Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access the Service, including device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.

  • Analytics Data: We use Firebase Analytics to collect data about your usage of the app, including screens viewed and actions taken within the app.

 

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • Providing, maintaining, and improving our Service

  • Creating and managing your account

  • Processing your wine reviews and ratings

  • Sending you important notifications related to your account

  • Responding to your comments, questions, and requests

  • Analyzing usage patterns to improve user experience

  • Preventing fraudulent activity and enhancing security

  • Complying with legal obligations

 

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Performance of a Contract: Processing necessary to provide you with the Service according to our Terms of Use.

  • Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate interests, such as to improve our Service, prevent fraud, and for the security of our Service.

  • Consent: We process certain data based on your consent, such as for marketing communications.

  • Legal Obligation: Processing necessary to comply with our legal obligations.

 

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We work with third-party service providers who help us operate, provide, and improve our Service (such as hosting, analytics, and customer support).

  • Compliance with Laws: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests.

  • Business Transfers: If we're involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

  • Aggregate or De-identified Information: We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you.

 

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. However, no electronic transmission or storage of information is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide you with the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When we no longer need your data, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

 

9. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA, you have certain rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.

  • Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate information about you.

  • Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances.

  • Restriction: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

  • Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer your personal data to another organization or directly to you.

  • Objection: You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests.

  • Withdrawal of Consent: Where we rely on consent, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@nommelier.app.

 

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

 

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer your information, we will take appropriate measures to protect it.

 

12. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our app and website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your activities. You can control cookies through your browser settings and other tools.

 

13. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy only applies to our Service. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

 

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

 

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the form below.

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