Privacy Policy

Gelato Balancing App — Last updated: April 17, 2026

1. Introduction

Gelato Balancing App ("we", "our", "the App") is a recipe management tool for gelato professionals. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

2. Data We Collect

When you use the App, we collect:

• Account information: Email address, display name, and authentication provider (email/password or Google Sign-In).
• User-generated content: Ingredients, recipes, brands, and categories you create within the App.
• Usage data: Basic analytics such as login timestamps.

We do not collect payment information, location data, or device identifiers.

3. How We Use Your Data

• To provide and maintain the App's functionality.
• To authenticate your identity and manage your account.
• To store your recipes, ingredients, and preferences.
• To improve the App based on aggregate usage patterns.

4. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored in Google Firebase (Firestore) and is protected by Firebase's security infrastructure. Data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest. Access to your data is restricted to your authenticated account. Administrators may access user data for support purposes.

5. Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services:

• Google Firebase: Authentication, database, and hosting.
• Google Sign-In: Optional authentication method.
• OpenAI API: PDF ingredient parsing (data is sent to OpenAI for processing and is not stored by them beyond the request).

6. Data Retention

Your data is retained as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data.
• Correct inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Export your data.

8. Cookies

The App uses essential cookies and local storage for authentication session management. No third-party tracking cookies are used.

9. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date above.

11. Contact

For privacy-related questions or data requests, contact us at: [email protected]