This Privacy Policy describes how Cigar AI ("the App", "we", "us") collects, uses, and protects your information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of data:
- User-provided content: Photos of cigars uploaded for identification; notes, ratings, and tasting logs you choose to save.
- Usage data: Feature usage, interaction patterns, and app performance metrics.
- Account & purchase data: Anonymous identifiers related to subscriptions and in-app purchases (handled via Apple / Google).
We do not require real names, addresses, or contact details.
2. How We Use Your Data
Your data is used only to:
- Provide AI-powered cigar identification and recommendations
- Maintain your personal cigar journal and statistics
- Improve app accuracy, reliability, and user experience
- Manage subscriptions and feature access
3. AI & Image Processing
- Images uploaded to the app are processed by third-party AI services solely to provide app functionality.
- Images may be temporarily stored for processing and quality improvement.
- We do not sell images or use them for advertising.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent personal data.
Limited data may be shared with:
- Cloud infrastructure providers (for storage and processing)
- Analytics services (aggregated and anonymized)
- App Store / Play Store services for billing and compliance
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data using industry-standard security practices.
6. Data Retention
- Journal entries and logs are retained until you delete them.
- You may delete your data at any time from within the app.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to access, delete, or stop using the app at any time.
If you are located in the EU or California, you may have additional rights under applicable data protection laws. Please contact us for assistance.
8. Age Restriction
Cigar AI is intended for adults of legal smoking age (21+ in the United States).
9. About the Operator
Cigar AI is operated by an independent developer based in the United States.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be reflected on this page.
11. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact: support@cigaraiapp.com