Privacy Policy — SommelAI (v0.1)

Last updated: January 22, 2026


1. Overview

SommelAI (“SommelAI,” “we,” “us”) provides an informational wine discovery and recommendation application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you use the SommelAI mobile application (the “App”).

By using the App, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.


2. Information We Collect

a. User Content

You may submit content through the App, including:

This content may incidentally contain personal information. We do not require or encourage submission of personal information in user content.

b. Images

Uploaded images are processed for:

Images may be retained for these purposes unless deleted upon request.

If no wine-related content is detected, images may be discarded.

c. Anonymous Identifiers

We assign a persistent, anonymous identifier to your device. This identifier:

d. Usage Data

We collect usage and interaction data, such as:

We use first-party and third-party analytics tools to collect this information.


3. What We Do Not Collect

We do not require:


4. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:


5. Model Training & Aggregation

User interactions, images, and content may be used to:

These processes use anonymized or de-identified data. Aggregated or derived data is not reversible to individual users.


6. Sharing of Information

a. Aggregated and De-Identified Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified data with third parties, including wine distributors, suppliers, and industry partners. This data does not identify individual users and cannot reasonably be used to do so.

Examples of aggregated data we may share include:

b. Service Providers

We use third-party service providers to operate and improve the App, including:

These providers process data on our behalf and are contractually obligated to protect your information.

c. Legal Requirements

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


7. Data Retention


8. Data Deletion Requests

You may request deletion of data associated with your anonymous identifier by contacting us at:

support@thesommelai.com

Upon verification, we will delete data reasonably associated with that identifier. This does not include anonymized, aggregated, or model-derived data.


9. Your Privacy Rights

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

We do not sell personal information. We may share aggregated, de-identified data that does not constitute personal information under California law.

To exercise your rights, contact us at support@thesommelai.com.

Other Jurisdictions

If you are located in a jurisdiction with applicable data protection laws, you may have additional rights. Contact us to exercise any applicable rights.


10. Age Restriction

The App is intended for users 21 years of age or older. By using the App, you confirm that you meet this requirement.


11. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect information. No system is completely secure.


12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you through the App or by other means. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.


13. Contact

Questions or requests:

support@thesommelai.com


Document Version: 0.1