Legal
Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2, 2026
1. Introduction
ScentBuddy ("we", "us", or "our") operates scentbuddy.io (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our Service. By using ScentBuddy, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your email address, display name, and username. This information is necessary to provide and personalise the Service.
Fragrance Collection Data
Information you voluntarily provide about your fragrance collection, including bottle names, brands, ratings, personal notes, purchase prices, fill levels, and wear diary entries.
Usage Data
We may collect information about how you interact with the Service, including pages visited, features used, and actions taken. This helps us improve the Service.
Profile Information
Optional profile details such as your bio, avatar, and favourite fragrance notes that you choose to share publicly.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
- Personalise your experience and generate AI-powered fragrance recommendations
- Enable community features such as public profiles and activity feeds
- Send transactional emails (account confirmation, password reset)
- Monitor usage patterns to improve performance and fix bugs
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not display advertisements.
4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a cloud database provider, with servers located in the European Union. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Your password is hashed and never stored in plain text. We use HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your device and our servers.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate ScentBuddy:
Supabase
Database and authentication. Privacy Policy: supabase.com/privacy
Vercel
Hosting and deployment. Privacy Policy: vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy
Anthropic (Claude AI)
AI-powered features and recommendations. Privacy Policy: anthropic.com/privacy
SerpAPI
Search data for trending fragrances. Privacy Policy: serpapi.com/privacy
6. Public Information
Certain information on ScentBuddy is public by default, including your username, display name, bio, and activity on the community feed (such as what fragrance you log as wearing today). Your collection and wear diary are private unless you choose to share them.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Export your collection data
- Opt out of non-essential communications
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@scentbuddy.io.
8. Cookies
We use minimal, essential cookies only — specifically to maintain your authentication session. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to log in.
9. Children's Privacy
ScentBuddy is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
ScentBuddyinfo@scentbuddy.ioscentbuddy.io