Introduction

MyBeans ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application MyBeans (the "App").

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Coffee Bean Data: Information about coffee beans you track, including names, roasters, origins, roast dates, purchase information, and tasting notes
• Photos: Images of coffee beans and packaging that you choose to add to your collection
• Ratings and Reviews: Your personal ratings and tasting notes for coffee beans

Information We Don't Collect

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
• Location data
• Device identifiers
• Usage analytics or tracking data
• Any data that personally identifies you

How We Use Your Information

Local Storage

• All your coffee bean data, tasting notes, and photos are stored locally on your device
• We use Apple's Core Data framework for secure local storage
• Your data may be backed up to iCloud if you have iCloud enabled on your device

Third-Party Services

• Google Custom Search API: We use this service to help you discover coffee roaster websites
• Search queries are sent to Google but are not stored or tracked by us
• No personal information is shared with Google
• Google's privacy policy applies to their services
• Attribution: Search functionality powered by Google Custom Search API

Data Security

• All data is stored locally on your device using Apple's secure Core Data framework
• No data is transmitted to external servers except for roaster search queries
• We do not have access to your personal data
• Your data is protected by your device's security measures

Your Rights and Choices

Data Control

• You have complete control over your data
• You can delete individual coffee beans or all data at any time
• Uninstalling the app will remove all local data
• You can export your data through standard iOS sharing mechanisms

Data Portability

• Your data is stored in a standard Core Data format
• You can access your data through the app's interface
• Data can be shared through iOS's built-in sharing features

Children's Privacy

MyBeans is suitable for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Third-Party Services

Google Custom Search API

• We use Google's Custom Search API to help you find coffee roaster websites
• This service is provided by Google and is subject to Google's Privacy Policy
• We do not control how Google uses the search queries
• You can find Google's Privacy Policy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Attribution: Search functionality powered by Google Custom Search API

Data Retention

• Your data is stored locally on your device for as long as you use the app
• Data may be retained in iCloud backups if you have iCloud enabled
• You can delete your data at any time by uninstalling the app
• We do not retain any data on our servers

International Users

MyBeans is designed to work globally. Since all data is stored locally on your device, your data remains in your control and jurisdiction.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• For significant changes, we may provide additional notice