Cork & Journey — Privacy Policy
Effective date: June 22, 2026
Last updated: June 22, 2026
Cork & Journey (“the app,” “we,” “our”) is operated by Skyler Paul Martin
(“we” or “the operator”). This policy explains what information the app
collects, how it is used, and your choices.
The app helps you find restaurant corkage fees. We aim to collect as
little data as possible.
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1. INFORMATION THE APP COLLECTS
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a) Location data (optional, on-device only)
When you enable the “Near me” feature, the app reads your device’s
current location to display nearby restaurants and calculate distances.
Your location is used in real time on your device only. It is never
transmitted to our servers, never stored beyond the active search session,
and never shared with any third party.
b) Photos (optional, on submission)
If you attach a photo to a Submit Fee report, that photo is uploaded
to our hosting infrastructure (Zoho Catalyst) so our review team can
verify the listing. Photos are stored as URLs linked to your submission
and are not shared with third parties. We do not access your photo library
beyond the single image you explicitly select.
c) Restaurant submissions (“Submit Fee” form)
If you voluntarily submit a corkage fee report through the in-app form,
the following information you choose to provide is transmitted to and
stored in our customer relationship management system:
• Restaurant name, phone, address, food type, website
• Corkage fee amount and policy notes
• Your email address (used only to follow up about your submission)
• Optional photos and notes about your visit
You can omit any field except restaurant name, city, and your email. Your
email is never published, never shared with third parties for marketing,
and never used to contact you for any purpose other than verifying your
submission.
d) Subscription and purchase data
Cork & Journey Pro is an auto-renewable subscription processed entirely
by Apple. We do not receive or store your payment method, full Apple ID,
billing address, or credit card information.
We use RevenueCat to verify Apple receipts and track active subscription
state. RevenueCat receives an anonymous customer ID (generated by
RevenueCat, not tied to your name or email), subscription start and end
dates, trial state, and renewal events.
e) Local app data
The app stores restaurant data, your favorites, and any local overrides
in an on-device SQLite database. Nothing in this local database is
transmitted to our servers.
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2. INFORMATION THE APP DOES NOT COLLECT
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The app does not collect:
• Your name, age, gender, or demographic information
• Your contacts, calendar, microphone, camera (other than the photo
picker described above), or any other device data
• Advertising identifiers or any tracking identifiers
• Usage analytics, behavioral data, or telemetry of any kind
• Crash reports tied to your identity
• Payment information directly (Apple handles all payment processing;
we never see your card or Apple ID)
The app does not track you across other apps or websites.
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3. CORK & JOURNEY PRO SUBSCRIPTION TERMS
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• Free trial: 14 days from the moment you start the trial. No charge
during this period.
• Subscription price: $1.99 USD per month after the trial. Apple charges
your payment method through your Apple ID.
• Renewal: Apple automatically renews 24 hours before each billing
period ends, unless cancelled at least 24 hours before that point.
• Cancellation: iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions → Cork and
Journey → Cancel Subscription. Cancellation takes effect at the end
of the current billing period.
• Refunds: Handled by Apple per their published refund policy at
reportaproblem.apple.com.
• Account deletion: Email the contact address below to request account
deletion. We will remove your submissions, email, and associated data
within 30 days. Subscription cancellation must be handled separately
via iOS Settings.
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4. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
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The following third-party services process data on our behalf:
• Zoho Corporation (Zoho Flow, Zoho CRM, Zoho Catalyst):
Receives and stores information you submit through the Submit Fee
form, including photos. Hosts the synchronization infrastructure
between our CRM and the app’s restaurant data. Their privacy policy
applies: https://www.zoho.com/privacy.html
• RevenueCat:
Validates Apple App Store subscription receipts and tracks active
subscription state. Receives an anonymous customer ID, subscription
events, and trial state. Their privacy policy applies:
https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy/
• Google (Places API):
When you tap “Look up” on the Submit Fee form, we send the phone
number you entered to Google’s Places API to retrieve publicly
available restaurant details. Google’s privacy policy applies:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Expo (Expo Application Services):
Delivers over-the-air updates to the app. Expo’s servers receive
anonymous requests from the app to check for updates but do not
receive any personal information. Their privacy policy applies:
https://expo.dev/privacy
• Apple Inc.:
Distributes the app via the App Store and TestFlight, and processes
all subscription payments. Apple’s data handling applies
independently of this app. Their privacy policy:
https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/
We have no advertising partners, no analytics partners, and no
marketing partners.
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5. HOW WE USE THE INFORMATION
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Submitted restaurant information (from the Submit Fee form) is used
solely to:
• Verify the accuracy of corkage policy information
• Publish accurate corkage data in the app for other users
• Contact you, only if necessary, to verify your submission
Subscription data is used solely to:
• Determine whether you have access to the app
• Restore your subscription on a new device when you sign in with the
same Apple ID
• Reconcile renewal and cancellation events with Apple
We do not use any information for:
• Advertising or marketing
• Sale to third parties
• Profile-building or behavioral targeting
• Any purpose unrelated to verifying corkage data or operating the
subscription
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6. YOUR CHOICES AND CONTROLS
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• Location: You can disable location access at any time in
iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services →
Cork & Journey. The “Near me” feature will stop working;
city-based search continues to function normally.
• Photos: You can disable photo library access at any time in
iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Photos → Cork & Journey.
You will not be able to attach photos to submissions; all
other features continue to function normally.
• Submissions: Submitting a corkage fee report is always optional.
You can use the app without ever submitting.
• Subscription: You can cancel your Cork & Journey Pro subscription
at any time in iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions.
Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period.
• Data deletion: To request deletion of any information you have
submitted, email the contact address below with the restaurant
name and submission date. We will remove the record from our
CRM within 30 days.
• Favorites and local data: Deleting the app from your device
deletes all locally stored data, including favorites and any
local overrides.
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7. DATA SECURITY
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All network communication between the app and our backend services
uses HTTPS encryption. Submitted information is protected by Zoho’s
security infrastructure. Subscription data passing through RevenueCat
is encrypted in transit and at rest by RevenueCat. Local data on your
device is protected by iOS’s standard application sandbox.
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8. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
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The app is intended for users 17 years of age or older because it
relates to alcoholic beverages. It is not directed at children and we
do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 17. If you are a
parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with
information, please contact us at the address below and we will
delete it.
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9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
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We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date
above reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be
announced within the app before they take effect.
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10. CONTACT
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For any questions about this policy, your data, or to request
deletion, email:
sky@corkandjourney.com