Privacy Policy for Sonscent

Effective Date: June 2, 2026

Welcome to Sonscent (https://www.sonscent.com/). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our AI-powered scent discovery, journaling, encyclopedia, healing ritual, and related wellness tools.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly and information collected automatically when you use our services:

  • Account information: When you register or sign in, we may collect your name, email address, profile details, and authentication data from your chosen sign-in method (for example, email or OAuth providers), as processed through our account system.
  • Subscription and payment information: If you purchase a plan, billing is handled by secure payment processors (for example, Stripe). We receive transaction identifiers, plan status, and related metadata; we do not store your full payment card number on our servers.
  • Images and media: When you use Scent Cam, scent journal, or similar features, you may upload photos (for example, perfume bottles, plants, or aromatherapy-related images). These are processed by our AI to provide identification, logging, or recommendations.
  • Text, voice, and preferences: We may collect content you enter or record, such as mood notes, scent preferences, allergy or sensitivity information you choose to share, AI pairing answers, encyclopedia questions, and ritual session inputs.
  • Usage and log data: Like most websites, we automatically collect information your browser or device sends, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, referring URLs, and time spent on the site.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Sonscent uses cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, measure traffic, and improve the service. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling some cookies may limit certain features.

3. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third parties to operate Sonscent:

  • Google AdSense: Google, as a third-party vendor, may use cookies to serve ads on Sonscent. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on visits to our site and other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising via Google Ad Settings or www.aboutads.info.
  • Payment processing: Subscriptions and purchases are processed by providers such as Stripe (and, where shown at checkout, PayPal). Their use of your data is governed by their own privacy policies.
  • Authentication and infrastructure: We may use hosting, database, and authentication providers to run the platform securely.

4. AI Processing and Data Retention

  • AI processing: Content you submit (images, text, or audio) may be sent to AI services to generate results. Processing is generally performed to deliver the feature you requested.
  • Training: We do not use your personal uploads to train public AI models without your explicit consent.
  • Retention: We retain account, subscription, and user-generated content as needed to provide the service, comply with law, and resolve disputes. You may request deletion as described below.
  • Security: We use industry-standard measures to protect data. No internet transmission or storage method is 100% secure.

5. Scent and Wellness Disclaimer

Sonscent may provide AI-generated scent suggestions, ingredient-style notes, or general wellness-oriented information.

  • Informational only: Results are estimates or opinions produced by AI and are not medical, dermatological, or professional advice.
  • Verify yourself: Always verify allergen, skin sensitivity, and product suitability before use. Sonscent is not responsible for adverse reactions or dissatisfaction arising from reliance on AI outputs.

6. Children's Privacy

Sonscent does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided such information, contact us and we will delete it from our records where required.

7. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and GDPR

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
  • Object to or restrict certain processing, and opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information where applicable.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy: