LOAFCOACH PRIVACY POLICY
Your bread, your data.
The policy below is reproduced from LoafCoach’s existing privacy page. For the current policy, visit the original privacy policy. The original destination has not changed.
Effective September 29, 2026
This policy explains what information the LoafCoach iPhone app ("LoafCoach", "we", "us") collects, why, and the choices you have. In short: most of what you create stays on your phone, we don't sell your data, and we don't track you across other apps or websites.
1. Who we are
LoafCoach is operated by the developer listed on the LoafCoach App Store page. You can reach us about privacy at any time at [email protected].
2. Information stored only on your device
The following is saved on your iPhone and is not uploaded to our servers:
- Your profile details inside the app, such as the name you want us to call you, your baking goal and starter stage
- Starters, feeding logs, rise measurements, bake plans and timers
- Journal entries, notes and the photos you save to them
- App settings such as reminders and light or dark theme
You can erase all of this at any time with LoafCoach → Settings → Reset all data, or by deleting the app.
3. Information processed by our service providers
Photo checks and the AI coach. When you use Starter check, Crumb diagnosis or ask the coach a question, the photo you choose, your message and relevant starter or bake details (for example flour type, feeding ratio or room temperature) are sent over an encrypted connection to our AI infrastructure provider (Rork) and processed by a large language model (currently Google Gemini) to produce a reply. This content is used only to answer your request. We do not use it to build advertising profiles, and it is only sent when you tap to scan or send a message. Before anything is sent for the first time, LoafCoach asks for your permission, and you can withdraw it at any time in Settings → AI data sharing.
Subscriptions. Purchases are handled by Apple. We use RevenueCat to check whether your subscription is active. RevenueCat receives an anonymous app user ID, your purchase and renewal history, and basic device information such as app version and country. We never receive your payment card details.
Optional account. You don't need an account to use or buy LoafCoach. If you choose to sign in with Apple or Google, our authentication provider (Rork) receives your name and email address (or Apple's private relay email) so we can recognise you. Sign-in tokens are stored securely in your iPhone's Keychain.
4. Device permissions
- Camera: to take photos of your starter, crumb or loaf. Asked only when you open the camera.
- Photos: to pick an existing photo for a check or journal entry, and to save photos if you ask us to.
- Notifications: for feeding reminders and bake step alerts. These are scheduled on your device.
You can change any permission in iPhone Settings → LoafCoach.
5. What we don't do
- We don't sell or rent your personal information.
- We don't show ads or use advertising or tracking SDKs.
- We don't track you across other companies' apps or websites.
6. How long we keep data
On-device data stays until you delete it. AI requests are processed to generate your reply and are not stored by us in an account history. Subscription records are kept by Apple and RevenueCat for as long as needed for billing, tax and legal purposes. Account details are kept until you ask us to delete your account.
7. Your rights and choices
Depending on where you live (for example under UK/EU GDPR or California law), you may have the right to access, correct, delete or export your personal information, and to object to certain processing. See Privacy Choices for how to make a request, or email [email protected]. We'll respond within 30 days.
8. Children
LoafCoach is a general-audience baking app and is not directed to children under 13. We don't knowingly collect personal information from children. If you think a child has shared personal information with us, contact us and we'll delete it.
9. International transfers and security
Our service providers may process information in the United States and other countries. We rely on providers that use encryption in transit and appropriate safeguards. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we work to protect your information.
10. Changes to this policy
If we make material changes we'll update this page and the effective date above, and where appropriate let you know in the app.
11. Contact
Questions or requests about privacy: [email protected].