Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Ash Vault (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our cigar collection management application.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Email address and password when you create an account.
• Profile Information: Optional profile details such as your name, username, and profile picture.
• Collection Data: Information about your cigar collection including brands, names, sizes, ratings, notes, and humidor organization.
• Barcode Data: Barcode scans that are associated with cigar information to improve the experience for all users.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the app to improve our services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Ash Vault service
• Allow you to manage your cigar collection
• Improve our barcode database and cigar catalog for all users
• Send important service updates and notifications
• Respond to your requests and support inquiries
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the app

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data in the following circumstances:

• Shared Cigar Database: Cigar information (brand, name, size) and barcode mappings are shared anonymously with other users to improve the experience for everyone.
• Service Providers: We use third-party services (such as Supabase for authentication and data storage) that process data on our behalf.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Export your collection data
• Withdraw consent for data processing

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and authentication state. We do not use third-party tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

9. Age Restriction

Ash Vault is intended for users who are of legal smoking age in their jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under the legal smoking age. By using this app, you confirm that you are of legal age to purchase and consume tobacco products in your location.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: support@ashvault.app