Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 21, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to vines.app ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Submit corrections to winery listings (name, email, correction details)
- Suggest new wineries (name, email, winery details)
- Contact us with questions or feedback
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and time spent on pages
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience
- Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and similar technical information
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To process and review user-submitted corrections and suggestions
- To improve and maintain our winery directory
- To communicate with you regarding your submissions
- To analyze website usage and improve our services
- To ensure the security and integrity of our website
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to provide and improve our website:
4.1 Geoapify
We use Geoapify's geocoding API to display winery locations on maps. When you view a winery page, location data may be processed by Geoapify. Please review Geoapify's Privacy Policy.
4.2 OpenAI
We use OpenAI's AI services to generate and enhance winery descriptions and process user-submitted corrections. Winery information may be processed by OpenAI's systems. Please review OpenAI's Privacy Policy.
4.3 Analytics
We may use analytics services to understand how visitors use our website. These services may collect information about your browsing behavior.
Note: We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
5. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., geocoding, AI services)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or transfer of our business
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. User submissions (corrections and suggestions) are retained to maintain the quality of our directory.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data processing activities
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@vines.app.
9. Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
11. International Users
Our website is operated in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@vines.app
Website: vines.app