Privacy Policy for Vegaholic

Last updated: 09/11/2025

Vegaholic (“the App”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is an Android application that helps users search for vegan alcohol options. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use the App.

By installing or using Vegaholic, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

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  1. Information We Collect

We aim to collect as little personal data as possible. Depending on how you configure and use Vegaholic, we may collect the types of information described below.

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

In its basic form, Vegaholic does not require you to create an account or provide your name, email address, or other contact details.

However, you may optionally provide information in the following cases:

When you contact us for support, feedback, or questions (for example by email). In that case we may receive:

Your email address

The content of your message

Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Usage Data

When you use the App, we may automatically collect certain information about how you interact with it. This may include:

Search queries entered into the App (for example specific drinks or brands you search for)

Features used, screens viewed, and buttons tapped

The time and date of your interactions with the App

Basic diagnostic information about app performance and errors

Usage data is typically collected in an aggregated and anonymised or pseudonymised form and is not used to identify you personally.

1.3 Device and Technical Information

We may collect some technical data from your device in order to ensure the App works correctly and to help us improve it. This may include:

Device model and manufacturer

Operating system version

App version

Language and country settings of your device

Anonymous identifiers assigned by the operating system or analytics tools

We do not use this information to directly identify you.

1.4 Location Information

By default, Vegaholic does not collect precise GPS location.

We may use approximate location (for example based on your device region or IP address) only to:

Show region specific information, such as local ingredients standards or common product variants

Improve the relevance of results for your country

You can usually control and limit location permissions in your device settings.

  1. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide, operate, and maintain the App and its core features

To help you find vegan alcohol options more effectively

To monitor, analyse, and improve the App’s performance and user experience

To fix bugs and technical issues

To protect the security and integrity of the App

To respond to your questions, feedback, and support requests

To comply with legal obligations and enforce our rights

We do not sell your personal information.

  1. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA and UK Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

Performance of a contract To provide you with the App and its features.

Legitimate interests To improve the App, maintain security, prevent abuse, and understand how users interact with features, where these interests are not overridden by your rights and interests.

Consent Where required by law, for example for certain analytics or optional permissions. You can withdraw your consent at any time by changing your settings or contacting us using the details below.

Legal obligations To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

  1. Third Party Services

We may use third party services to help provide and improve the App. These providers may process some data on our behalf, such as usage data and crash reports.

Examples may include:

Analytics and crash reporting services

Error monitoring tools

Cloud hosting providers

These third parties are only allowed to process your data in accordance with our instructions and for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

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We do not allow third party providers to sell your data.

  1. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as it is reasonably necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, including:

To operate and improve the App

To resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

To comply with legal obligations

When data is no longer needed, we will either delete it or anonymise it so that it can no longer be linked to you.

  1. Data Sharing and Transfers

We may share information in the following limited situations:

Service providers With trusted third party providers who perform services on our behalf, such as analytics, hosting, or support tools.

Legal requirements When we are required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

Protection of rights When we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users or the public.

Business transfers If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or similar transaction, your data may be transferred as part of that deal, subject to appropriate safeguards.

Some of these recipients may be located in countries outside your own. In such cases, we will take appropriate steps to ensure that your personal data receives an adequate level of protection, for example by using standard contractual clauses or equivalent safeguards where required by law.

  1. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have some or all of the following rights with respect to your personal data:

Right to access your personal data

Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data

Right to deletion (right to be forgotten)

Right to restrict or object to processing

Right to data portability

Right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact Us section below. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

  1. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  1. Children’s Privacy

Vegaholic is not intended for use by children under 16 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information through the App, please contact us so we can take appropriate action, such as deleting the information.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Significant changes may be communicated through the App or by other appropriate means.

Your continued use of the App after any changes to this Privacy Policy will signify your acceptance of the updated terms.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can contact us at:

App name: Vegaholic

Email: honey@uglydirtylittlestrawberry.co.uk