Privacy Policy

1. Information Stored on Your Device

Sourdough Forge stores the following locally (on-device):

• Sourdough starters (names, feeding schedules, hydration levels)
• Recipes and baking instructions
• Journal entries and baking notes
• App settings and preferences

2. AI Coach Feature

When you use the AI Sourdough Coach, your questions are sent to our AI service to generate responses. We do not store your conversation history on our servers. Conversations are processed in real-time and not retained after the response is delivered.

3. Export / Share (User-Initiated)

When you export or share content, Sourdough Forge uses iOS sharing/export tools and sends data only to the destination you choose (e.g., Files, Notes, etc.). We do not control those destinations.

4. Purchases and Subscription Data

Sourdough Forge offers subscriptions via Apple In-App Purchase. To manage entitlements and subscription status, we use RevenueCat.

RevenueCat may process:

• Purchase receipts and subscription status
• Device-related identifiers necessary for purchase validation (as provided by Apple/RevenueCat)

We do not receive your full payment details. Payments are handled by Apple.

5. Analytics

Sourdough Forge uses Mixpanel for basic usage analytics to help us understand how the app is being used and improve the user experience.

We collect:

• Screen views (e.g., which screens users visit)
• Feature usage events (e.g., starting a bake, feeding a starter)
• Subscription events (e.g., paywall views, subscription starts)

This data is used solely to improve the app and is not sold or shared for commercial purposes. We do not track users across other apps or websites.

6. Data Sharing

Sourdough Forge does not sell your personal data.

We may share limited data with third parties only:

• To process subscriptions (RevenueCat + Apple In-App Purchase)
• For analytics purposes (Mixpanel)
• If required by law

7. Data Retention and Deletion

Because Sourdough Forge is local-first, your starters, recipes, and journal entries remain on your device until you delete them, delete the app, or reset your device.

You can delete:

• Individual starters, recipes, or journal entries in the app
• All app data by deleting the app (iOS)

8. Security

Sourdough Forge takes reasonable steps to protect your data. However, no method of storage or transmission is 100% secure. Exports and shares are controlled by you and depend on the destination you select.

9. Children's Privacy

Sourdough Forge is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

10. International Users

Your data is stored on your device. If you use network features (AI Coach, subscriptions), limited data may be processed by third-party services in other countries.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Effective date" above will be updated accordingly. Significant changes may be communicated within the app.

12. Contact

If you have questions about privacy, contact:

Hadrien Patin