This Privacy Policy explains how the MINK mobile applications, Mink Business, Mink Admin, and theminkapp.com collect, use, store, and protect personal data.
The Platform operates under the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On Personal Data”.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information you provide
| Data type | When collected |
|---|---|
| Name and surname | Registration and profile editing |
| Email address | Registration and contact forms |
| Phone number | Profile, reservation, and partnership requests |
| Reservation details | Date, time, party size, and special requests |
| Reviews and photos | When reviewing a venue |
| AI chat messages | When using Maira |
1.2 Automatically collected information
| Data type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Device identifier and FCM token | Notification delivery |
| App version and platform | Support and security |
| Geolocation | Nearby venue discovery, with permission only |
| Venue view statistics | Business analytics |
2. How We Use Information
- Creating and managing accounts;
- Processing reservations and confirmations;
- Sending push and email notifications;
- Providing Maira AI recommendations;
- Providing analytics to businesses;
- Securing the platform and preventing abuse;
- Fulfilling legal obligations.
3. Sharing With Third Parties
| Service | Data | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Supabase | Account and transaction data | Backend, authentication, database |
| Firebase / Google | FCM token, OAuth data | Notifications and social login |
| OpenAI | Chat messages | Maira AI responses |
| Resend | Email and transactional details | Email delivery |
| Payment provider | Payment amount and token | Payment processing |
We do not sell personal data for advertising.
4. Retention
- Account data is retained while the account is active.
- Reservation and payment records are retained as required by law.
- OTP codes expire automatically after a short period.
- Audit logs may be retained for security and legal reasons.
5. Security
- HTTPS/TLS encrypted communication;
- Supabase Row Level Security and authentication policies;
- JWT-based authentication;
- Payment data handled by the provider;
- Administrative audit logs.
6. Your Rights
You may request access, correction, deletion, objection to processing, or withdrawal of consent by contacting support@theminkapp.com.
7. Children’s Privacy
MINK is not intended for users under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal data from this age group.
8. International Transfers
Some providers may operate outside Azerbaijan. Transfers are made only where technically necessary and with appropriate safeguards.
9. Cookies and Tracking
The website does not use third-party advertising cookies. Apps may use local token storage for authentication.
10. Changes
This policy may be updated. Material changes may be communicated in-app or by email.