Privacy Policy

Last updated: [03/04/2026]

This Privacy Policy explains how Winary collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website and mobile application.

Winary is owned and operated by:

Sherif Invest SA
Chemin du Grammont 6
La Tour de Peilz 1814
Switzerland

For any privacy-related request, you may contact us at:
contact@winary.app

Sherif Invest SA acts as the data controller for the personal data collected through the Winary website and mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect several types of information in order to provide and improve the Winary service.

Account Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

  • name

  • email address

  • login credentials

  • account preferences

Wine Collection Data

To enable you to manage your wine experience, we may store:

  • wines scanned through the app

  • wines added to your collection

  • tasting notes and ratings

  • wine history and consumption tracking

Camera Usage

The Winary app may request access to your device's camera to allow you to scan wine labels.

Captured images are used solely to:

  • identify wines

  • retrieve wine information

  • improve recognition services

Images are processed only for recognition purposes and are not used for advertising.

Device Information

When using the app, we may automatically collect certain technical data such as:

  • device type

  • operating system

  • app version

  • IP address

  • anonymous usage data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • operate the Winary application

  • allow users to scan and identify wines

  • manage personal wine collections

  • provide wine recommendations and pairings

  • improve app features and performance

  • provide customer support

  • detect and prevent fraud or misuse

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

3. Analytics and Usage Data

We may use analytics tools to understand how users interact with the app.

This may include anonymous information such as:

  • Pages viewed

  • Features used

  • Session duration

  • App performance

Analytics data is used strictly to improve the user experience.

4. Data Sharing

We may share information only in the following situations:

  • With trusted service providers who help operate the platform

  • To comply with legal obligations

  • To protect the rights and security of Winary and its users

These partners are required to process data in accordance with privacy regulations.

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no internet service can guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide the services and fulfill legal obligations.

Users may request deletion of their account and associated data at any time.

7. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

8. Account Deletion

Users may request deletion of their account and personal data at any time.

To request account deletion, please contact us at:

contact@winary.app

We will process deletion requests in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

If we make significant changes, we will notify users by updating the date at the top of this page.

10. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

contact@winary.app

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