Privacy Policy for Vineyard

Last Updated: January 3, 2026

INTRODUCTION

Vineyard ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our wine collection management application.

DATA COLLECTION

Vineyard does NOT collect, store, transmit, or share any of your personal data with us or any third parties. All data you create within the app remains exclusively on your device.

INFORMATION STORED LOCALLY ON YOUR DEVICE

The following information is stored locally on your device only:

- Wine collection data (wine names, varietals, vintages, regions, producers, quantities)
- Your personal ratings and tasting notes
- Wine photos you add to the app
- User preferences and app settings
- Timestamps for when wines were added or tasted

DATA STORAGE

All data is stored locally on your device using:
- Local device storage
- Shared preferences for app settings

This data never leaves your device and is not synchronized to any cloud service or external server.

CAMERA AND PHOTO PERMISSIONS

Vineyard requests permission to access your device's camera and photo gallery solely for the purpose of:
- Taking photos of wine labels and bottles
- Selecting existing photos from your gallery to add to your wine collection

Photos you add are stored locally on your device and are never uploaded or transmitted anywhere.

NO THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Vineyard does not integrate with any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services. We do not use:
- Analytics platforms
- Advertising networks
- Crash reporting services
- Cloud storage services
- Social media integrations

NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED

Vineyard does not require you to create an account, provide an email address, or share any personal information to use the app.

DATA SECURITY

Since all data is stored locally on your device:
- Your data security depends on your device's security measures
- We recommend using device encryption and secure lock screens
- Backing up your device will back up your Vineyard data as part of your device backup

DATA DELETION

You can delete your data at any time by:
- Deleting individual wines within the app
- Uninstalling the app (this will permanently delete all app data)
- Clearing the app's data through your device settings

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Vineyard is designed for users of legal drinking age in their jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone, including children, as we do not collect any data at all.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted within the app and the "Last Updated" date will be revised. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

YOUR RIGHTS

Since we do not collect or store any of your data on our servers, there is no data for us to access, modify, or delete. You have complete control over your data at all times through your device.

CONTACT

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
[Your contact email or support information]

JURISDICTION

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of [Your jurisdiction].

SUMMARY

In simple terms:
- We don't collect your data
- We don't store your data on our servers
- We don't share your data with anyone
- Everything stays on your device
- You have complete control and privacy