Privacy Policy

ScentCast ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Password (encrypted)
• Age range (optional)
• Fragrance preferences

2. Fragrance Collection Data

We store information about fragrances you add to your collection:

• Fragrance names and brands
• Scent notes
• Photos you upload
• Gender classifications
• Personal notes

3. Usage Data

We collect data about how you use the app:

• Daily recommendation requests
• Camera identification usage
• Filter preferences
• Search queries
• Feature usage patterns

4. Location Data

If you enable location services:

• We access your approximate location to provide weather-based recommendations
• Location data is used in real-time and not permanently stored
• You can manually enter a city instead of using location services

5. Device Information

• Device type and model
• Operating system version
• App version
• Unique device identifiers

Primary Uses

• Personalization: Provide daily fragrance recommendations based on weather, your collection, and preferences
• AI Features: Generate recommendations using OpenAI's GPT models
• Account Management: Create and maintain your account
• Email Notifications: Send daily fragrance suggestions (if enabled)
• Push Notifications: Deliver timely recommendations (if enabled)
• Feature Access: Manage premium feature availability based on purchase status

AI and Machine Learning

We use OpenAI's API to power our recommendation engine. When generating recommendations:

• Your fragrance collection and preferences are sent to OpenAI's servers
• Weather data and filter selections are included in AI prompts
• OpenAI processes this data according to their privacy policy
• We do not train custom AI models on your personal data
• Camera identification uses GPT-4 Vision to analyze fragrance bottle photos

Where Your Data is Stored

• Supabase (PostgreSQL): Account data, fragrance collection, preferences
• Supabase Storage: Fragrance photos you upload
• Apple iCloud: Purchase status (synced across your devices)
• Local Device: Daily usage counts, cached data, first install date

Security Measures

• All data transmitted between the app and servers uses HTTPS encryption
• Passwords are encrypted using industry-standard hashing
• Database access is protected by Row Level Security (RLS) policies
• Only you can access your fragrance collection and preferences
• Payment processing is handled entirely by Apple - we never see payment details

Services We Use

OpenAI (GPT-4)

Powers our recommendation engine and camera identification feature. OpenAI Privacy Policy

OpenWeatherMap

Provides weather data for location-based recommendations. OpenWeather Privacy Policy

Supabase

Database and authentication infrastructure. Supabase Privacy Policy

Apple StoreKit

Handles in-app purchases and payment processing. Apple Privacy Policy

Affiliate Partners

When you shop through our affiliate links (Amazon, FragranceShop.com, Perfumania), we may earn a commission. These partners may collect data when you visit their sites. We do not share your ScentCast data with these partners.

ScentCast participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click "Shop Now" and make a purchase through our retail partner links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Our Retail Partners:

• Amazon.com - Amazon Associates Program
• FragranceShop.com - FragranceShop Affiliate Program
• Perfumania - Perfumania Affiliate Program

These affiliate links help keep ScentCast free for all users. Your purchase decisions and browsing on partner sites are subject to their privacy policies.

Daily Email Preferences

If you enable daily email recommendations:

• We send one email per day with a fragrance suggestion
• Emails are based on tomorrow's weather forecast for your location
• Your email preferences are stored securely
• You can modify or disable emails anytime in Settings

Push Notifications

If you enable push notifications:

• We send daily fragrance recommendations at your preferred time
• Notifications include rich content (fragrance name, brand, reason)
• You can disable notifications in iOS Settings or within the app
• We do not send promotional or marketing push notifications

Account Control

• Access: View all your data in the app's Collection and Settings
• Edit: Modify your preferences, collection, and account details anytime
• Delete: Remove individual fragrances or your entire collection
• Export: Request a copy of your data by contacting us

Account Deletion

To permanently delete your account and all associated data:

1. Open ScentCast and go to Settings
2. Sign in to your account
3. Scroll to the bottom and tap "Delete Account"
4. Confirm deletion

Note: Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. All your data will be permanently erased from our servers within 30 days. If you purchased Premium, you will lose access and cannot receive a refund.

Marketing Communications

• We do not send marketing emails unless you explicitly opt-in
• Daily fragrance emails are not promotional - they're personalized recommendations
• You can unsubscribe from any emails using the link at the bottom of each message

Location Services

• You can enable/disable location access in iOS Settings → ScentCast → Location
• If disabled, you can manually enter a city for weather-based recommendations

ScentCast is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

We retain your data as follows:

• Account Data: Until you delete your account
• Fragrance Collection: Until you delete items or your account
• Usage Data: Aggregated and anonymized after 90 days
• Daily Limits: Reset automatically at midnight each day
• Purchase Records: Retained indefinitely to honor lifetime premium access
• Email Logs: 30 days
• Deleted Accounts: All data permanently erased within 30 days

ScentCast is operated from the United States. If you are located outside the United States, your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

European Users (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to correct inaccurate data
• Right to delete your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict or object to processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect about you
• Know if we sell or share your personal information (we don't)
• Access your personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

We do not sell your personal information. We do earn commissions through affiliate links, but we do not share your personal data with affiliate partners.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Displaying a notice in the app
• Sending an email (if you've provided one)

Your continued use of ScentCast after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

All purchases are processed through Apple's App Store. Refunds are subject to Apple's standard refund policy.

To Request a Refund:

1. Go to reportaproblem.apple.com
2. Sign in with your Apple ID
3. Find your ScentCast Premium purchase
4. Click "Report a Problem"
5. Select "Request a refund"

Note: We do not have direct access to refund requests. All refunds are handled by Apple. Approved refunds will result in loss of premium access.