Beverage Sales Insider (BSI Dictionary)
Effective Date: November 7, 2024
Last Updated: November 7, 2025
QUICK SUMMARY
BSI Dictionary is committed to protecting your privacy. We collect minimal data, store most information locally on your device, and do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. This app requires users to be 21 years or older due to alcohol-related content.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
• Age Verification Data: We collect your birth year only (not full birthdate) to verify you meet the minimum age requirement of 21 years. This is stored locally on your device.
• Feedback Submissions (Optional): If you choose to submit feedback through our "Add Term" feature, we collect:
  - The term or acronym you're suggesting
  - Your question or definition
  - Additional feedback comments (optional)
  - Your email address for follow-up
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
• App Usage Data: We collect minimal usage data stored locally on your device:
  - Your favorite terms (stored locally)
  - Notification preferences and schedule
  - App settings and preferences
- Terms you've viewed (for "Term of the Day" rotation)
1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect
• Location data
• Device identifiers or advertising IDs
• Browsing history outside the app
• Contact lists or address books
• Photos or media files
• Health or biometric data

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect to:
• Verify Age Compliance: Ensure all users meet the minimum age requirement of 21 years for accessing alcohol-related content
• Provide App Features: Enable favorites, search history, and personalized term notifications
• Send Notifications: Deliver daily term notifications at your chosen time (if enabled)
• Process Feedback: Review and respond to term suggestions and feedback
• Improve the App: Enhance functionality and add requested features

3. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY
3.1 Local Storage
Most of your data is stored locally on your device using iOS's secure storage mechanisms:
• Age verification status (UserDefaults)
• Favorite terms (UserDefaults)
• Notification preferences (UserDefaults)
• App settings (UserDefaults)
This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
3.2 Feedback Submissions
When you submit feedback through the app:
• Data is transmitted securely via HTTPS
• Submissions are sent to Google Forms for processing
• We retain feedback submissions to improve the app
• Email addresses are used only for responding to your feedback
3.3 Security Measures
• All network communications use secure HTTPS protocols
• Local data is protected by iOS's built-in security features
• We do not store sensitive information like passwords or payment details

4. DATA SHARING AND THIRD PARTIES
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share information only in these limited circumstances:
• Service Providers: Google Forms processes feedback submissions on our behalf
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government request
• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of BSI, our users, or others
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or transfer of assets (users will be notified)

5. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
5.1 Control Your Information
• Favorites: Add or remove favorites at any time through the app
• Notifications: Enable/disable and customize notification timing in Settings
• Clear Data: Use the "Clear All" option in Favorites to remove saved terms
• Delete App: Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored data
5.2 Communication Preferences
• Push notifications can be disabled through the app or iOS Settings
• We only contact you via email if you submit feedback requesting a response
5.3 Data Access and Deletion To request access to or deletion of any data we may have about you, contact us at BSI@beveragesalesinsider.com

6. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY This app is not intended for users under 21 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 21. The app requires age verification upon first launch. If we learn we have collected information from someone under 21, we will delete that information immediately.

7. INTERNATIONAL USERS This app is intended primarily for users in the United States. If you use the app from outside the US, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

8. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at BSI@bevsalesinsider.com

9. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. For material changes, we will provide notification through the app or via email (if you've provided one through feedback).

10. ANALYTICS AND CRASH REPORTING Currently, we do not use any third-party analytics or crash reporting services. If we implement these in the future, we will update this privacy policy accordingly and notify users of the change.

11. LINKS TO OTHER SITES Our app may contain links to external websites (such as educational resources about terms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

12. DATA RETENTION
• Local Data: Retained on your device until you delete the app or clear the data
• Feedback Submissions: Retained for app improvement purposes; email addresses deleted after 1 year if no longer needed
• Age Verification: Retained locally on device as long as app is installed

13. CONTACT INFORMATION
For privacy-related questions or concerns:Email: BSI@bevsalesinsider.com
Website: www.bevsalesinsider.com
Subject Line: "Privacy Policy Inquiry"
Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 72 hours.

14. CONSENT By using the Beverage Sales Insider app, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our app.

15. LEGAL DISCLAIMER This app is an independent educational resource about beverage industry terminology. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any beverage company, distributor, or alcohol brand. All content is for educational purposes only.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This app contains content related to alcoholic beverages and is intended only for users aged 21 and above. By using this app, you confirm that you are at least 21 years old.

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