Whisky Smarts is developed and operated by Enso Ventures S.à r.l-S, a company registered in Luxembourg ("we", "us", "our"). Our contact address for privacy matters is privacy@ensoventures.org.
Age notice: Whisky Smarts is an app for tracking and analysing whisky. It is intended for use by adults of legal drinking age in their jurisdiction. We do not verify user age, but by using the app you confirm you are of legal drinking age where you reside.
We collect only the data required to operate the app and improve it.
| Purpose | Data used | Legal basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|---|
| Provide the app and sync your whisky data across devices | Account info, whisky log entries | Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) |
| Generate palate insights and recommendations | Whisky log entries | Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) |
| Improve the app through usage analytics | Analytics events | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) — opt-out available |
| Diagnose and fix crashes | Crash reports, app version | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Manage subscription status | Subscription confirmation from Apple/Google | Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) |
Your data is stored in Google Firebase (Firestore), hosted in the EU (europe-west3 — Frankfurt region). Firebase applies encryption at rest and in transit. Access is controlled by Firestore security rules that restrict each user to their own data only.
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, all associated data is permanently and irreversibly deleted.
| Processor | Purpose | Data shared |
|---|---|---|
| Google Firebase (Firestore, Auth, Analytics, Crashlytics) | Database, authentication, analytics, crash reporting | Account info, whisky data, usage events |
| Apple App Store / Google Play | App distribution and subscription management | Subscription status only (no personal data) |
| Google (Sign in with Google) | Authentication | Google account email and display name |
| Apple (Sign in with Apple) | Authentication | Apple account email (or private relay) and display name |
| Anthropic (Claude API) | Server-side generation of palate narrative cards from your aggregated whisky preference data. Processing occurs within our Cloud Function infrastructure; your raw whisky entries are not transmitted — only aggregated statistical outputs derived from them. | Aggregated preference data (no raw personal data). Anthropic does not retain data submitted via the API per their usage policy. |
We do not use advertising networks, data brokers, or marketing platforms.
If you are in the EU or UK, you have the following rights:
Delete your data only (keep account active) — Settings → Data Management → Delete Data. This permanently removes all your whisky log entries, analytics history, and personal data. Your account credentials are preserved.
Delete your account entirely — Settings → Account → Delete Account. This permanently and irreversibly removes your account, all whisky data, and all personal information. This action cannot be undone.
Whisky Smarts is not directed at persons under 18, or under the legal drinking age in their jurisdiction, whichever is higher. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, contact privacy@ensoventures.org and we will delete it promptly.
| Category | Collected | Sold or shared |
|---|---|---|
| Identifiers (email, user ID) | Yes | No |
| Personal records (whisky log entries) | Yes | No |
| Usage data (analytics events) | Yes (opt-out available) | No |
| Location data | No | No |
| Financial information | No | No |
| Sensitive personal information | No | No |
We do not sell personal information. California residents may exercise CCPA rights by contacting privacy@ensoventures.org.
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be notified in-app. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the date of the most recent revision. Continued use of the app after a change constitutes acceptance.
For any privacy questions or to exercise your rights: privacy@ensoventures.org
Enso Ventures S.à r.l-S
Luxembourg