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DrinkingBud Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 5/25/2025

At DrinkingBud ("we," "us," or "our"), your privacy is a top priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App") and related services.

By using the App, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information (if provided)

  • Any personal information submitted within conversation with the app

  • Location (if you choose to enable location features)

b. Device & Usage Information

  • Device type and model

  • Operating system

  • IP address

  • App usage data (e.g., features used, time spent)

c. User-Generated Content

  • Ratings and reviews

  • Uploaded images (e.g., liquor bottles or shelves)

  • Drink preferences and favorites

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Personalize your experience

  • Provide customized drink recommendations

  • Improve and optimize our App

  • Communicate with you (e.g., notifications or updates)

  • Analyze usage for internal business purposes

  • Enforce our Terms of Service

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

3. Sharing of Your Information

We may share your information only under the following circumstances:

  • With trusted service providers (e.g., analytics platforms, cloud storage) under strict confidentiality agreements

  • To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests from law enforcement

  • In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where your data may be transferred as part of the business

4. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

5. Security

We use industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

6. Your Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information

  • Opt-out of receiving push notifications or emails

  • Disable location sharing through your device settings

  • Delete your account at any time by contacting us at [support@drinkingbud.app]

7. Children’s Privacy

DrinkingBud is intended for users aged 21 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under this age.

8. International Users

If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, you agree that your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. in accordance with this policy.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We’ll notify you of material changes via the App, updates to this site, or to drinkingbud.ai

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10. AI Recommendations Policy

We are not making any specific recommendations via the DrinkingBud app. DrinkingBud is for entertainment purposes only and AI is being used to recommend alcohol but is not a recommendation to consume alcohol or for a specific brand of alcohol.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at:
DrinkingBud, Inc.
Email: [support@drinkingbud.ai]

Drink on, Friend! 🍷🍻🍸
Stay safe. Sip responsibly.

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