WineMenu.ai does not require an account, does not collect your name or email, and does not sell your data or use it for advertising.
1. Overview
WineMenu.ai is a mobile application that helps you understand wine pricing at restaurants. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and who we share it with. We've kept data collection to the minimum necessary to make the service work.
2. Data We Collect
Camera / menu photos. When you scan a wine menu, the image is sent to Anthropic's Claude API for text extraction and parsing. Scan images may also be stored by WineMenu.ai in Google Cloud Storage to support service improvement, quality review, and potential use in anonymized datasets (see Section 3). Anthropic does not retain images after processing.
Location (GPS). When you initiate a scan, we use your device's GPS coordinates to identify the nearby restaurant name via Google Places API. GPS coordinates are stored in our database associated with the identified restaurant (placeId) to improve future restaurant detection. We do not track your movement or use location data for advertising.
Anonymous device identifier. When you first open the app, a random UUID is generated on your device. This ID is not linked to your name, email, Apple ID, or any other identifying information. It is used to associate your scan sessions with your device and track your subscription status.
Scan session data. When you scan a menu, we store the following in Google Cloud Firestore: wines identified, restaurant name and Google Places ID, GPS coordinates (associated with the restaurant), session and scan identifiers, timestamps, image count, and your anonymous device UUID. This data is used to power the service and improve our wine identification accuracy.
Subscription and purchase data. Subscription management is handled by RevenueCat. When you purchase a subscription through Apple In-App Purchase, RevenueCat receives your device identifier and purchase history to validate and manage your subscription. We do not receive or store your Apple ID, payment method, or billing address.
3. Aggregated & De-identified Data
We may use or license aggregated, de-identified data — including scan images of wine menus, pricing trends, menu composition patterns, and regional markup analysis — that cannot reasonably be used to identify any individual. Menu photos contain no personal information. Any data shared or licensed will be stripped of device identifiers, timestamps, and location information that could be traced back to you.
4. How We Use Your Data
- Menu photos → AI text extraction via Anthropic Claude API
- GPS location → Identify nearby restaurant via Google Places API
- Anonymous device UUID → Session tracking and subscription status
- Scan session data → Powering the service and improving wine identification
We do not use your data for advertising. We do not build behavioral profiles. We do not sell or rent data to third parties.
5. Third-Party Services
We share limited data with the following service providers solely to operate the app:
- Anthropic — Menu photos sent for AI parsing. Not retained after processing. Privacy policy →
- Google Places API — GPS coordinates sent to identify nearby restaurant. Privacy policy →
- Wine-Searcher — Wine name and vintage sent to retrieve retail pricing. No personal data included. Privacy policy →
- RevenueCat — Device identifier and purchase history for subscription management. Privacy policy →
- Google Cloud (Firestore) — Database hosting for scan session data.
6. Data Retention
- Photos: May be stored in Google Cloud Storage for service improvement and quality review. May be used in anonymized datasets as described in Section 3.
- GPS coordinates: Stored in association with the identified restaurant to improve future restaurant detection.
- Scan session data: Retained as long as necessary to provide and improve the service.
- Subscription data: Managed by RevenueCat per their retention policy.
7. Children's Privacy
WineMenu.ai is not directed at children under 13 and is intended for adults of legal drinking age. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has used the app, contact us at support@winemenu.ai.
8. Data Deletion
To request deletion of scan data associated with your device, email support@winemenu.ai with the subject line "Data Deletion Request." We will delete your scan session records within 30 days of receiving your request.
9. Security
Data in transit is encrypted via TLS. Scan session data is stored in Google Cloud Firestore with access controls. Photos are transmitted over encrypted connections and stored in Google Cloud Storage with access controls.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be noted with a revised effective date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact
Questions about this policy or your data:
support@winemenu.ai