Privacy Policy.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal information is:

2. Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of information when you use the App:

Information you provide

• Email address and account information (upon registration)
• Wine bottle data (name, vintage, region, tasting notes, photos)
• App preferences and settings

Information collected automatically

• Device identifiers and technical information (model, iOS version, language)
• Usage and interaction data (features used, frequency of use)
• Diagnostic and performance data (crash reports)

Camera data

• The App may access your camera to scan wine labels. Images are processed to extract relevant information and are not retained beyond processing, unless you choose to save a photo to your cellar.

3. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used for the following purposes:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the App's features
• Manage your account and personal cellar
• Enable wine label scanning and recognition
• Send service-related notifications (updates, important changes)
• Analyze App usage for improvement purposes
• Ensure security and prevent abuse

4. Legal Bases for Processing

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Quebec's Law 25, we process your data on the following bases:

• Performance of contract: processing is necessary to provide you with the App's services
• Consent: when you expressly agree to certain processing (e.g., camera access, notifications)
• Legitimate interest: to improve our services and ensure the App's security

5. Data Sharing

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

• Service providers: technical partners who help us operate the App (hosting, analytics, image recognition), bound by confidentiality obligations
• Legal obligations: when required by law or in the context of legal proceedings

No data is transferred for advertising or commercial profiling purposes.

6. Data Retention

Your data is retained for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the App's services.

If you delete your account, your personal information will be erased within 30 days, except for data we are required to retain under applicable law.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or alteration, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL)
• Restricted access controls to personal data
• Continuous system monitoring

8. Your Rights

Depending on your place of residence, you have certain rights regarding your personal data:

Rights under Quebec's Law 25 and the GDPR (Europe)

• Right of access: obtain a copy of your personal data
• Right to rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure: request the deletion of your data
• Right to portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object: object to certain processing of your data
• Right to withdraw consent: at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing
• Right to file a complaint: with the Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec (CAI) or the data protection authority of your country

Rights under CCPA / CPRA (California)

• Right to know: what personal data is collected, used, and shared
• Right to deletion: request the deletion of your personal data
• Right to opt out of sale: we do not sell your personal data
• Right to non-discrimination: you will not be penalized for exercising your rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at dev@thirstyc.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law.

9. Children's Data

The App is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at dev@thirstyc.com so we can delete that information.

10. Third-Party Services

The App may integrate third-party services for its operation (cloud hosting, data analytics, image recognition). These services have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them.

The App may also contain links to external websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. In the event of a material change, we will notify you through the App or by email before the changes take effect.

We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about our privacy practices.

12. Contact Us

For any questions or requests regarding this privacy policy or the processing of your personal data, please write to us: