Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the limited information necessary to provide our services:

• Email address — only when you create a My Collections account; used to verify and access your saved cocktails
• Search queries — used to generate AI-powered cocktail recommendations
• Approximate location — only when you use Bar Finder; processed for nearby-bar lookups
• Basic device and usage data — for service reliability and bug diagnosis
• We do not collect names, photos, contacts, or any social profile data

2. AI Processing Disclosure

Open Cocktails uses AI to power search and recommendations:

• Your search queries are processed by our AI system to surface matching cocktails
• Translation is performed locally on our servers for cross-language search
• AI processing runs on our own servers; queries are not sent to third-party AI providers
• Search queries are not linked to your identity
• No data is used for advertising or sold to third parties

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Verify access to My Collections via email codes
• Send technical notices about service availability
• Diagnose and fix bugs
• Improve our AI recommendations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:

• With your consent
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights and safety

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption in transit and at rest, secure servers, and access controls.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data, including your My Collections account
• Export your data

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the email shown on the About page.