Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 2026

Whiskey Tracker ("we", "us", or "our") operates the WhiskeyTracker web application (the "Service"). This page explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

Information We Collect

When you sign in with Google, we receive the following information from Google:

  • Your name and email address (used to create and identify your account)
  • Your Google profile picture URL (displayed as your avatar)

We also store information you voluntarily provide, including whiskey entries, tasting notes, ratings, bottle inventory, and any images you upload or select from Google Photos.

How We Use Google User Data

Data received from Google is used solely to authenticate your identity and personalize your experience within the Service. We do not sell, rent, or share your Google account information with any third party.

When you use the Google Photos picker feature, you select specific photos to use as bottle images. We access only the photos you explicitly choose, and we do not store access to your Google Photos library. The selected image is saved locally to the Service.

Our use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy , including the Limited Use requirements. Specifically, WhiskeyTracker does not:

  • Use Google user data to develop, improve, or train any generalized or non-personalized AI or machine learning models;
  • Use Google user data to serve targeted or personalized advertising;
  • Sell, rent, or transfer Google user data to third parties, including data brokers or resellers, for any purpose;
  • Use Google user data to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes.

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored in a private PostgreSQL database hosted on a self-managed server. We implement reasonable technical measures to protect your information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS) and key-based data protection.

Cookies and Sessions

The Service uses cookies to maintain your login session. No advertising cookies are used.

We use Google Analytics to understand overall usage of the Service (e.g., which pages are visited and how often). Google Analytics may set cookies and collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is used in aggregate and is not linked to your whiskey entries, tasting notes, or other content you store in the Service. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal data with any third parties. The only external service we communicate with on your behalf is Google (for authentication, optional photo selection, and aggregate usage analytics).

Your Rights and Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time by contacting us at the email address below. Upon request, we will remove your personal information, tasting notes, and any uploaded images from our systems.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to request data deletion, please contact us at: EvolvingPour@gmail.com