Privacy policy

Effective Date: 29 February 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to WhiskyGuru. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you may provide while using our website.

2. Information We Collect

The website does not actively collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide it. However, we may collect the following types of data when you interact with our site:

• Log Data: IP addresses, browser type, and access times.
• Usage Data: Searches performed and pages visited.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• To display and improve website functionality.
• To monitor website usage and performance.
• To troubleshoot issues and ensure security.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance user experience. We do not track data for marketing purposes.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. However, we may share data in the following cases:

• If required by law.
• To protect our rights or comply with legal processes.
• With service providers that assist in website functionality (if applicable).

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect any information collected. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as completely secure.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

9. User-Submitted Images

Users of the WhiskyGuru app may voluntarily submit photos (such as bottle or case images) to help the community. By submitting an image you confirm that:

• The photo was taken by you, or you have the right to share it.
• You grant WhiskyGuru a perpetual, royalty-free licence to use, display, and distribute the image within the platform.
• You will not retain ownership or exclusive rights to the image after submission.
• Submitted images may be reviewed before being published and can be removed at our discretion.

Please do not submit images that are copyrighted by third parties (such as professional product photography from retailers or brands) without explicit permission.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.