Privacy Policy for Cigar & Whiskey Journal

Last Updated: June 21, 2026

Age Requirement: Cigar & Whiskey Journal is intended only for adults aged 21 and over. By using the App you confirm you are of legal age in your jurisdiction.

Overview

Cigar & Whiskey Journal ("the App") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our personal cigar and whiskey tasting journal and collection-tracking application.

Data We Collect

Locally on your device only:

Cigar and whiskey journal entries (brand, ratings, tasting notes)
Structured tasting records (appearance, aroma, palate, finish)
Humidor readings and aging records
Bar / collection bottle inventory
Wishlist items and festival logs
Photos you attach to entries (stored in the app documents folder)
App preferences and settings
Premium purchase status

No personal information is required — no account creation, no email, no sign-in.

Google AdMob (Free Tier Only)

Free users see ads served by Google AdMob. AdMob may collect:

Device advertising ID (for ad targeting)
General usage data for ad optimization

Upgrading to Pro removes all ads permanently. See Google's Privacy Policy for AdMob details.

Google Analytics (Firebase Analytics)

We use Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous, aggregated usage data:

Screen views and navigation patterns
Feature usage
Crash reports (to improve stability)
NO personal identifiers are collected

In-App Purchases

Pro purchases are processed by Google Play. We receive only confirmation that a purchase was completed. We do NOT receive:

Credit card or payment details
Billing address
Google account information

Photo Data

Photos you take or import are stored locally in your device's app documents directory. These photos are never uploaded to any server. Deleting a photo from the app or uninstalling the app removes them from your device.

Data Sharing

We do NOT sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties, except:

Google (AdMob, Analytics, Play) as described above
When required by law

Data Retention

All journal data and photos are stored locally on your device. Uninstalling the app deletes all local data. To request deletion of any analytics data, contact us below.

Age & Children's Privacy

This app is intended only for adults aged 21 and over and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

Contact Us

For privacy questions or data deletion requests, email: dev@corithmflowmatrix.com

Subject line: "Cigar & Whiskey Journal - Privacy Request"

Summary: All journal data and photos stay on your device. No personal info required. Ads only for free users. Adults 21+ only. We respect your privacy.