Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 8, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Signature Scent Studio ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our fragrance discovery and collection platform at signaturescent.studio (the "Service"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Service.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Register for an account via email/password (email address)
  • Sign in through Google OAuth (name, email, profile picture)
  • Update your user profile (display name, bio, profile photo)
  • Use our AI chat features to discuss fragrance preferences
  • Add fragrances to your personal collections and shelves
  • Submit fragrance reviews and ratings
  • Upload images (e.g., profile photos or images shared in chat)

Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Service, we may automatically collect:

  • Device and browser information
  • IP address and general location data
  • Usage data and interaction patterns
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
  • Process and manage your account registration
  • Provide personalized fragrance recommendations using AI
  • Store and retrieve your conversation history, collections, reviews, and preferences
  • Display user-generated content such as reviews and ratings
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
  • Send you technical notices and support messages
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. AI-Powered Features

Our Service uses artificial intelligence (Amazon Bedrock with Amazon Nova models) to provide fragrance recommendations. When you use our chat features:

  • Your messages are processed by AI models to generate responses
  • Conversation history may be used to provide context for recommendations
  • Images you share in chat may be processed by the AI for context
  • We do not use your conversations to train AI models
  • AI-generated recommendations are for informational purposes only

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. Your data is stored securely using AWS services including:

  • AWS Cognito for authentication and identity management
  • Amazon DynamoDB for secure data storage
  • Amazon S3 and CloudFront for content delivery
  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS) for all data transmission

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

7. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party services:

  • Google OAuth: For optional sign-in functionality
  • AWS Services: For hosting, authentication, data storage, and AI processing

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your account and data
  • Opt out of certain data collection practices
  • Delete your conversation history, collections, and reviews

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at support@signaturescent.studio.

By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.