Cocktail Alchemy Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Cocktail Alchemy! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience using our app.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Ingredient Preferences: We store your selected ingredients and drink preferences to provide personalized cocktail suggestions
• Credits and Usage: We track your credit balance and ad viewing history to manage the app's functionality

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: We may collect device type, operating system version, and app version for troubleshooting and improvement purposes
• Usage Analytics: Basic app usage statistics to understand how features are used and improve the user experience
• Advertising Data: When you watch ads, our advertising partners may collect standard advertising identifiers for ad delivery and measurement

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide personalized cocktail recommendations based on your ingredients
• Manage your credit system and ad viewing limits
• Improve app functionality and user experience
• Provide customer support
• Ensure app security and prevent fraud

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following cases:

4.1 Advertising Partners

We work with third-party advertising networks to display ads within the app. These partners may collect and use standard advertising identifiers and usage information for ad personalization and measurement.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the app, such as analytics providers and customer support platforms.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. You can request deletion of your data by contacting us.

7. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to remove it.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

• Access: Request information about the data we have collected
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out: You can reset your ingredient preferences within the app

9. Advertising and Third-Party Services

Our app displays advertisements from third-party advertising networks. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to provide relevant ads. You can control ad personalization through your device settings.

10. 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 "Effective Date" above.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.