Privacy

Effective Date: 02/28/2026

Last Updated: 02/28/2026

GDWAID (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the What Am I Drinking? mobile applications and website (the “Service”). GDWAID stands for Global Discovery — What Am I Drinking?

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

  • Information You Provide

    When using our Service, you may provide:

    • Name

    • Email address

    • Account login credentials

    • Tasting notes and journal entries

    • Uploaded photos

    • Feedback or support inquiries

    This information is stored securely through Firebase services.

  • We may automatically collect:

    • Device type

    • Operating system

    • App version

    • IP address

    • Usage activity within the app

    • Crash and diagnostic data

    This data helps us improve functionality and performance.

  • If you use the free version of the app, we may display ads through Google AdMob.

    AdMob may collect:

    • Device identifiers

    • Advertising ID

    • Approximate location data

    • Interaction data related to advertisements

    This information is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy:
    https://policies.google.com/privacy

    Users may manage ad personalization settings through their device settings.

  • We use collected information to:

    • Provide and maintain the Service

    • Authenticate user accounts

    • Store journal entries and uploaded photos

    • Improve features and performance

    • Analyze usage trends

    • Deliver advertisements (free tier only)

    • Respond to support requests

    • Ensure security and prevent fraud

    We do not sell personal information.

  • We use Google Firebase services for:

    • Authentication

    • Cloud Firestore / Database storage

    • Crash reporting

    • Analytics

    Firebase may process information in accordance with:
    https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

    We may also use Google Analytics for Firebase to understand user engagement.

  • We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information.

    Data may be stored on secure cloud servers managed by Firebase (Google).

    However, no digital system is completely secure.

  • We retain personal information as long as your account remains active or as necessary to:

    • Provide the Service

    • Comply with legal obligations

    • Resolve disputes

    • Enforce agreements

    You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting:

    info@gdwaid.com

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

    • Request access to personal information we collect

    • Request deletion of personal information

    • Know what categories of information are collected

    • Know whether information is shared

    • Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

    To exercise your rights, contact:

    info@gdwaid.com

    We do not sell personal information.

  • GDWAID is intended only for individuals of legal drinking age in their jurisdiction.

    We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under legal drinking age.

    If we learn that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

  • Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

    By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.

  • The Service is designed for journaling and informational purposes only.

    Users must comply with local laws regarding alcohol consumption.

  • We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

    Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

    Continued use of the Service after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

  • GDWAID – Global Discovery
    Email: info@gdwaid.com