Effective: April 18, 2026 | Last Updated: April 18, 2026 | v1.1
Operator: AI Vinesland（智酿公社）
AI Vinesland ("we," "our," or "the Platform") operates the website at www.aivinesland.com and related services. We connect wine industry professionals, producers, importers, distributors, and service providers worldwide.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information, and describes your rights under applicable law including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), China's Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), and the Cybersecurity Law.
By registering, you agree to this Privacy Policy for core platform services. Use of AI features (Vino, Match) requires separate consent provided during registration and first use.
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
| Category | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Account Info | Name, email, country, business role | Account creation & authentication |
| Company Profile | Company name, products, certifications, target markets | Showroom display & Match algorithm |
| Supply/Demand Listings | Product specifications, price range, requirements | Platform matching & discovery |
| Conversation Data | Vino AI chat messages (only after separate consent) | Personalized AI assistance |
| Payment Info | Subscription tier (no card data stored) | Subscription management |
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
| Category | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Usage Data | Pages viewed, features used | Service improvement |
| Device Info | Browser type, OS, IP address | Security & fraud prevention |
| Cookies | Session cookies, preference cookies | Authentication & user experience |
2.3 What We Do NOT Collect
| Purpose | GDPR Basis | PIPL Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Providing the Service | Contract performance | 履行合同所必需 |
| AI matching (Match Agent) | Consent (separate) | 单独同意 |
| Vino AI personalization | Consent (separate) | 单独同意 |
| Service notifications | Contract performance | 履行合同所必需 |
| Security & fraud detection | Legitimate interest | 合法权益保护 |
| Analytics & improvement | Legitimate interest | 合法权益保护 |
Important: AI features (Vino and Match) require separate consent. You can withdraw in Settings → Privacy at any time. Core platform features remain available without AI consent.
We never sell your personal data. We never use your data for advertising targeting.
This section constitutes the separate notice required under PIPL Article 39 for cross-border data transfers.
4.1 Cross-border Data Recipient
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Recipient | OpenRouter, Inc. |
| Contact | support@openrouter.ai |
| Server Location | United States |
| Purpose | AI conversation and intelligent matching services |
| Data Sent | Chat text, business role, country (NOT name, email, or company name) |
| Retention | Deleted immediately after processing |
| Withdraw Consent | Settings → Privacy → AI Data Processing toggle |
China users: Transfer basis per PIPL Art.38(1) with separate consent. We have completed a PIPIA per Art.55.
EU users: Both transfer paths covered by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and OpenRouter DPA.
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account information | Until deletion + 30 days |
| Vino chat history | 90 days (manual deletion available) |
| Supply/Demand listings | Until manually deleted or expired |
| Activity logs | 90 days |
| Billing records | 7 years (legal requirement) |
In the event of a data breach, we will notify the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours and notify affected individuals without undue delay.
Under GDPR (EU Users)
| Right | Description | How to Exercise |
|---|---|---|
| Access | Obtain a copy of your data | Email privacy@aivinesland.com |
| Rectification | Correct inaccurate data | Edit in Settings or email us |
| Erasure | Request deletion of your data | Settings → Delete Account |
| Portability | Receive data in structured format | Email privacy@aivinesland.com |
| Withdraw Consent | Withdraw consent for AI features | Settings → Privacy |
Under PIPL (China Users)
| 权利 | 说明 | 行使方式 |
|---|---|---|
| 查阅权 | 查阅您的个人信息 | privacy@aivinesland.com |
| 更正权 | 更正不准确的信息 | 设置页面或发邮件 |
| 删除权 | 请求删除个人信息 | 设置 → 删除账户 |
| 撤回同意 | 撤回 AI 功能数据处理同意 | 设置 → 隐私 |
Response timeline: Acknowledged within 3 business days, completed within 15 business days (max 30 calendar days).
We currently only use essential cookies required for core functionality (authentication, session). No analytics or marketing cookies are deployed.
Our Service is intended for business professionals and is not directed at individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
Our servers are primarily in Shanghai, China (Aliyun). AI processing routes through USA (OpenRouter) only when you consent to AI features.
| Transfer Path | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Your location → China (Aliyun) | By using the service |
| China → USA (OpenRouter) | PIPL Art.38 separate consent + GDPR SCCs |
We may update this Privacy Policy. Material changes will be notified by email and prominent notice on the Platform.
Privacy Email: privacy@aivinesland.com
General: miles@aivinesland.com
Website: www.aivinesland.com
China supervisory authority: 国家互联网信息办公室 www.cac.gov.cn
EU supervisory authority: Your local DPA — edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en
Questions? Email privacy@aivinesland.com
v1.1 — Effective April 18, 2026