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Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Who We Are

Neat Notes is a whiskey tasting journal and palate intelligence platform built and operated by Derek Accurso and Mike Kelly, the team behind Buffalo Happy Hour. Our app helps whiskey enthusiasts log tasting notes, track flavor preferences, and better understand their own palate over time.

If you have any questions about this policy or our data practices, please contact us at derek@neatnotesapp.com.

Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information when you use Neat Notes:

  • Account information — email address and, where provided, phone number used for account creation or SMS-based authentication.
  • Tasting logs and flavor data — structured notes you enter about whiskeys you taste, including ratings, flavor descriptors, nose and finish characteristics, proof intensity scores, and free-form tasting commentary.
  • Analytics and usage events — how you interact with the app (screens visited, features used, session duration) to help us improve the product. This data is collected in aggregate and is associated with your account.
  • Purchase and subscription data — information about your in-app purchases or premium subscription status, managed through our third-party subscription provider. We do not store full payment card details.

Location data is not currently collected. A future release may offer optional location features (e.g., nearby venue discovery). Any location access will require explicit opt-in and will be disclosed in a separate notice at that time.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and improve the Neat Notes app and its features
  • Generate personalized palate insights, flavor pattern analysis, and tasting recommendations
  • Authenticate your account and send security-related messages (e.g., OTP codes)
  • Manage and fulfill your subscription or in-app purchases
  • Understand how users engage with the app so we can improve the experience
  • Communicate with you about product updates, events, or support requests (only where you have opted in or as permitted by law)
  • Comply with legal obligations

We use your tasting data solely to power your personal palate profile. We do not use your tasting logs to serve you advertising.

Third-Party Services

We rely on the following third-party services to operate Neat Notes. Each provider has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data on our behalf:

  • Supabase — database storage and user authentication. Your account data and tasting logs are stored in Supabase-hosted infrastructure with row-level security enforced.
  • RevenueCat — subscription and in-app purchase management. RevenueCat processes subscription status and transaction history; they do not receive your tasting data.
  • Twilio — SMS delivery for one-time passwords (OTP) used during phone-number authentication. Your phone number is transmitted to Twilio only when you use SMS sign-in.
  • Meta (Facebook/Instagram) — we may run advertising campaigns on Meta platforms. We use Meta's advertising tools to reach potential users; we do not share your personal tasting data or account details with Meta for ad-targeting purposes.

We do not sell your personal data to any third party, and we do not share your data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data and tasting logs from our active systems within 30 days of account deletion. Aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify you may be retained for longer for analytics and product improvement purposes.

Certain data may be retained for longer periods where required by applicable law or for the resolution of disputes or enforcement of our agreements.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. These may include the right to:

  • Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction — request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion — request that we delete your account and associated personal data
  • Analytics opt-out — opt out of usage analytics collection within the app settings
  • Data portability — request your tasting log data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at derek@neatnotesapp.com. We will respond to verifiable requests within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Children's Privacy

Neat Notes is intended exclusively for adults of legal drinking age. The app is not directed at, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from, individuals under the age of 21.

If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from someone under 21, we will promptly delete that information. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us at derek@neatnotesapp.com.

Security

We take the security of your data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it, including:

  • TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your device and our servers
  • Row-level security (RLS) enforced at the database layer, ensuring each user can only access their own data
  • Access controls limiting which team members can access production systems and user data

No method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the services we offer, or applicable legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you within the app or by email.

We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of Neat Notes after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your data, please reach out to us:

We take privacy feedback seriously and will respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.