App Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Barrier is operated by DrinkUp Limited, a company registered in England and Wales.

Registered office:
124 City Road
London EC1V 2NX
United Kingdom

Email: hello@gotbarrier.com

For the purposes of UK GDPR and EU GDPR, DrinkUp Limited is the data controller of your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information.

A. Information You Provide

When you create an account or use the App, we may collect:

• Name and email address provided through Apple Sign In or Google Sign In
• Unique account identifiers
• Username and profile details you choose to add
• Reviews, ratings, comments, playlists, and other content you submit
• Photos you upload
• Subscription selections
• Messages or communications you send to us

B. Subscription and Billing Information

Barrier offers paid subscriptions, including Barrier Pass and Ad Free plans.

Subscriptions are managed via RevenueCat and processed by Apple or Google through the App Store or Google Play.

We do not receive or store your full payment card details.

We may receive limited subscription information such as:

• Subscription status
• Product identifier
• Renewal status
• Transaction metadata
• Anonymous subscriber identifiers

This information is used solely to manage access to subscription features.

C. Information Collected Automatically

When you use the App, we may collect:

• Device type
• Operating system
• App version
• Usage statistics
• Session activity
• Crash reports and diagnostic data

We use analytics tools for internal product development and operational purposes. We also use technical monitoring tools to detect and fix crashes or errors.

D. Information from Third Parties

We may receive limited information from:

• Apple or Google during authentication
• App stores to confirm subscription status

We do not purchase personal data from third parties.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and operate the App
• Create and manage user accounts
• Display your profile and content
• Enable subscription features
• Improve product features and user experience
• Monitor performance and fix bugs
• Prevent misuse and enforce our Terms
• Communicate important updates
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal data.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

Where required by law, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Performance of a contract to provide the App and subscriptions
• Legitimate interests in improving and securing the App
• Consent where required
• Compliance with legal obligations

5. Analytics and Advertising

Barrier uses product analytics tools for internal product development and operational purposes.

We use analytics solely to understand feature usage, improve performance, and make informed product decisions.

We also use technical monitoring tools to detect and fix crashes or errors.

Free accounts display non personalised advertisements within the App.

Barrier does not:

• Sell personal data
• Use personalised advertising
• Track users across third party apps or websites
• Share personal data with data brokers

6. Sharing of Information

We may share personal data with trusted service providers that support the operation of the App, including:

• Cloud hosting providers
• Analytics and monitoring providers
• Authentication providers
• Subscription infrastructure providers

These providers process data only on our instructions and are required to protect it.

We may also disclose information if required by law or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide the App
• Maintain account integrity
• Fulfil subscription services
• Comply with legal and accounting obligations

You may request deletion of your account.

Upon account deletion:

• Your profile information is removed
• Your personal data is deleted or anonymised where appropriate
• Certain transactional records may be retained as required by law

8. Children’s Privacy

Barrier is intended for users aged 13 and over.

If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children where parental consent is legally required.

If you believe a child has provided personal data without appropriate consent, please contact us.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

• Access to your personal data
• Correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion of your personal data
• Restriction of processing
• Objection to certain processing
• Withdrawal of consent
• Data portability

To exercise your rights, contact hello@gotbarrier.com.

We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.

10. International Transfers

Your data may be processed outside your country of residence.

Where personal data is transferred outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area, appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data.

However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

If changes are significant, we will notify users within the App.

Continued use of Barrier after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

13. Contact

Barrier
DrinkUp Limited
124 City Road
London EC1V 2NX
United Kingdom

Email: hello@gotbarrier.com