Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

PureCheck ("we," "our," or "us") is an iOS application developed and operated by PureCheck (contact: privacy@purecheck.app). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use the PureCheck mobile application ("App") and this website ("Site").

By using PureCheck, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the App or Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account information: If you create a Pro account, we collect your email address and account preferences.
• Family profiles: Names and allergen preferences you enter for family members. This data is stored locally on your device unless you enable cloud sync.
• Subscription information: Managed by RevenueCat and Apple. We do not store your payment card details — Apple processes all payments.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Scan data: Product barcodes you scan and scan results. This is stored locally on your device using Apple's SwiftData framework and is not transmitted to our servers by default.
• Device information: iOS version, device model, app version, and crash reports for diagnostics.
• Usage analytics: Anonymous, aggregated data about which features are used. This does not identify you individually.
• Camera access: Used only in real-time to read barcodes. Camera images are not stored, uploaded, or transmitted to any server.

2.3 Third-Party Data Sources

To provide ingredient analysis, we query publicly available databases:

• Open Food Facts (openfoodfacts.org) — food product data
• Open Beauty Facts (openbeautyfacts.org) — cosmetic and skincare data
• Environmental Working Group (EWG) — ingredient safety ratings

When you scan a barcode, the barcode number is sent to these APIs to retrieve product information. Please review their privacy policies for details on their data practices.

2.4 AI Analysis

To provide AI-powered ingredient verdicts, ingredient data (not personal data) may be sent to an AI service for analysis. We do not include any personally identifiable information in these requests. AI responses are used only to generate the in-app analysis and are not stored on third-party servers beyond the processing period.

3. How We Use Your Information

We do not use your data for advertising, sell it to third parties, or share it with data brokers.

4. Data Storage and Security

Local storage: By default, your scan history, family profiles, and preferences are stored exclusively on your device using Apple's SwiftData framework. This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly enable cloud sync features.

Cloud data: If you have a Pro account with recall alerts enabled, minimal identifiers (such as scanned product IDs and a notification token) are stored on our secure servers hosted in the European Union, protected with industry-standard encryption (TLS in transit, AES-256 at rest).

Subscription data: Subscription status is managed by RevenueCat. We do not have access to your payment information.

5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@purecheck.app. We will respond within 30 days.

California residents (CCPA): We do not sell personal information. You have the right to know what data we collect and request its deletion.

6. Children's Privacy

PureCheck is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Family profile features (for tracking children's allergens) store data locally on your device only and are controlled by the parent or guardian. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at privacy@purecheck.app.

7. Third-Party Services

PureCheck integrates with the following third-party services:

8. Data Retention

Device-local scan data is retained until you delete it within the App or uninstall the App. If you have a Pro account, any server-side data (recall alert preferences, notification tokens) is retained for the duration of your subscription plus 90 days after cancellation, after which it is permanently deleted.

9. International Transfers

PureCheck operates globally. If you are located outside the country where our servers are hosted, your data may be transferred internationally. When transferring data from the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you through the App or by email (if we have your address). The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of PureCheck after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns: