Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 2025
1. Information We Collect
- Account info: email, name, username, phone
- Wine data: bottles, ratings, tasting notes
- Usage data: Corky conversations, features used
- Payment info: processed by Stripe — we never store card numbers
- Device info: browser type, IP address
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and personalize the service
- To power Corky's AI recommendations
- To process subscription payments
- To send transactional emails (receipts, password resets, friend invites)
- We never sell your personal data
- We never use your data for advertising
3. Third-Party Services
Stripe — payment processing
Anthropic — AI (Corky) responses
Hostinger — web hosting
Each of these providers has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data.
4. Data Storage
Your data is stored securely on servers located in the United States.
5. Cookies
We use essential cookies only:
- Session authentication
- No tracking cookies
- No advertising cookies
6. Your Rights (California / CCPA)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Delete your account and data
- Export your wine collection data
- Opt out of non-essential communications
Contact: support@corkcrafterai.com
7. Data Retention
We retain your data while your account is active. Upon account deletion, your data is removed within 30 days.
8. Children's Privacy
CorkCrafter AI is intended for users 21 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We will notify users of material changes via email with 30 days' notice.