Privacy Policy for Bracha Buddy

1. Introduction

Bracha Buddy ("the App") is developed and operated by an individual developer based in the European Union ("we", "us", or "our").

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you use the Bracha Buddy mobile application on iOS.

The App is designed to function without requiring registration, login, or the intentional collection of personal data.

2. Information We Do Not Collect

We do not intentionally collect, store, or process:

• Names
• Email addresses
• Phone numbers
• User accounts or identifiers
• Location data
• Payment or financial information

The App can be used fully anonymously.

3. User-Generated Content

The App allows users to upload images of food for functionality purposes.

• These images are provided voluntarily by the user.
• We do not attempt to identify users from uploaded images.
• Images are processed only to provide the core features of the App.
• Uploaded images are not used for marketing or profiling purposes.

4. Technical and Automatically Collected Data

Like most mobile applications, certain technical metadata may be processed automatically as part of normal app operation. This may include:

• IP address
• Device type and operating system
• App version
• Timestamps of requests
• Crash or error diagnostics

This data is:

• Collected incidentally through network requests and platform services
• Used solely for app functionality, security, and stability
• Not used to personally identify users

5. Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services, which may process limited technical data under their own privacy policies:

Firebase (Google LLC)

Used for:

• App infrastructure
• Stability and performance
• Error and crash diagnostics

Firebase may process technical information such as device identifiers or IP addresses as part of its services.

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

OpenAI

Used to provide AI-powered features within the App.

• User-submitted content (such as uploaded images) may be sent to OpenAI's APIs solely to generate responses or results.
• Data is processed in accordance with OpenAI's API policies.

Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy

6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), any processing of data is based on:

• Legitimate interest – to operate and maintain the App
• User consent – for voluntarily submitted content (e.g., uploaded images)

No automated decision-making or profiling takes place.

7. Data Retention

• We do not maintain long-term databases of personal data.
• Technical logs and diagnostics are retained only for as long as necessary for operational and security purposes.
• Uploaded images are not retained longer than required to deliver app functionality.

8. Children's Privacy

Bracha Buddy is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe that a child has provided data through the App, please contact us and we will take appropriate action.

9. International Use

While the App is operated from the European Union and primarily intended for users in Hungary and the EU, it may be used worldwide.

Where applicable, data processing complies with international privacy standards and safeguards.

10. Your Rights (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union, you have the right to:

• Request information about data processing
• Request deletion of any data associated with you
• Object to or restrict processing

Since the App does not collect identifiable personal data, these rights are generally not applicable — but you may still contact us with questions.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or privacy practices, you can contact:

📧 Email: fldsptrtms@gmail.com

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the App or on the page where this policy is published.