1. Information We Collect
BakeCost ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. When you use our mobile application:
- Camera Stream & Image Data: We access your device camera in real time solely to detect product barcodes and scan physical ingredient text on labels. Camera frames are processed on-device and in real-time. We do not store, capture, or transmit personal photos or video recordings to our servers.
- Dietary Preferences & Allergens: The allergens and dietary preferences you select during onboarding or in settings are stored locally on your device in local cache/database. We do not collect or sell your personal health data.
- Subscription & Purchase Data: We utilize Google Play Billing and RevenueCat to validate in-app purchases and manage subscription status. These third-party services may process anonymized transaction IDs.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide instant barcode scanning and personalized ingredient risk analysis.
- To maintain your local scan history and customized allergy profiles.
- To unlock and manage your "BakeCost Pro" features and purchase verification.
3. Third-Party Services & Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We share anonymized technical identifiers solely with trusted infrastructure providers required to operate the application:
- Google Play Services / Billing: For processing secure app updates and in-app subscriptions.
- RevenueCat: For managing subscriber entitlements and receipt validation.
- OpenFoodFacts API: For fetching public grocery ingredient data based on anonymous barcode lookups.
4. Data Retention Policy
We practice strict data minimization:
- Local Device Data: Your tracked allergens and scan history are stored locally on your device SQLite database and Shared Preferences. This data is retained only for as long as you keep the application installed on your device.
- Camera Data: Camera frames are processed ephemerally in volatile memory in real-time and are never stored or retained after processing is complete.
- Server-Side Data: We do not create user accounts or maintain personal profile databases on external servers. Anonymized product barcode mappings cached in cloud databases contain no user-identifying information and are retained indefinitely for general catalog lookups.
5. Data Deletion Instructions & User Rights
You have full control over your data and can delete all stored information at any time through the following methods:
- In-App Deletion / Local Storage Clear: You can permanently wipe all local history, cached scans, and allergen preferences by clearing the app data in your device settings (Settings > Apps > BakeCost > Storage > Clear Data / Clear Storage) or simply uninstalling the application.
- Formal Data Deletion Request: If you wish to submit a formal data deletion inquiry or request deletion of any associated support communications, please email us directly at somethingthaticanremember321@gmail.com with the subject line "Data Deletion Request". We will process and confirm your request within 30 days.
6. Children's Privacy
Our application is not intended for use by children under the age of 13 without parental consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our legal practices or app features. Any revisions will be published immediately on this page with an updated "Effective Date".
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or deletion requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our Data Protection officer at:
Email: somethingthaticanremember321@gmail.com