Privacy Policy for DrankShot

Last Updated: May 9, 2025

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how DrankShot (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our mobile application DrankShot (the “App”).

We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal information. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your information.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When using DrankShot, you may provide us with:

• Images of beverages that you upload for analysis
• Location data (optional) to tag where beverages were consumed
• In-app purchase information related to analysis credits

Information Collected Automatically

When you use our App, we may automatically collect:

• Device information (model, operating system version)
• App usage data (features used, time spent in app)
• Error logs to improve app functionality

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide the core functionality of identifying and analyzing beverages
• Process in-app purchases
• Improve and optimize the App’s performance
• Troubleshoot and fix issues
• Ensure the security of our services

AI Processing and Image Analysis

When you upload a beverage image for analysis:

• Images are temporarily sent to our servers and OpenAI’s API for processing
• Analysis is performed using the OpenAI API (specifically the gpt-4.1-nano model)
• We do not retain the original images after analysis is complete
• The analysis results (drink type, alcohol content, etc.) are stored locally on your device

Data Storage and Security

• Local storage: Your drink history and preferences are stored locally on your device using CoreData
• Biometric authentication (optional): Utilized for securing access to the App
• API requests: Processed through our secure server to prevent direct exposure of API keys
• No unnecessary personal information: We do not collect names, email addresses, or other identifying information not required for app functionality

Third-Party Services

Our App uses the following third-party services:

• OpenAI API: For image analysis and drink identification
• Apple’s App Store: For app distribution and in-app purchases

Please refer to the privacy policies of these services for information on how they handle your data.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except:

• When required by law
• To protect our rights or property
• To prevent fraud or abuse
• With service providers who help us operate the App (under strict confidentiality agreements)

Your Rights and Choices

You can:

• Control location tracking through your device settings
• Use the App without enabling location services
• Delete your local drink history through the App’s settings
• Enable or disable biometric authentication

Children’s Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under 21 given its focus on alcoholic beverage tracking. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 21.

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.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

• Email: contact@drankshot.com
• Website: https://www.drankshot.com/contact

Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy is compliant with applicable privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.