Privacy Policy

Introduction

BrewGPT ("we", "our", or "the app") is a coffee brewing companion app designed to help you track and improve your brews. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data.

Data We Collect

Brew Data (Stored Locally)

• Brew parameters you enter (dose, yield, time, grind size, etc.)
• Brew ratings and notes
• Custom fields you create

This data is stored only on your device using Apple's SwiftData framework. We do not have access to your brew records.

Location Data (Optional)

If you enable weather auto-fill, we request access to your location to:

• Fetch current weather conditions (temperature, humidity, pressure)
• Display weather data alongside your brew records

Your location is:

• Only accessed when you explicitly enable weather features
• Used solely to fetch weather data from WeatherAPI.com
• Never stored or tracked by us
• Processed according to WeatherAPI.com's Privacy Policy

AI Advice Feature

When you request brewing advice from Professor Bean, the app uses a tiered approach:

• OpenAI (Primary): When online, your brew parameters (grind size, dose, yield, taste notes, etc.) may be sent to OpenAI's API to generate personalized advice. No personal information, account details, or device identifiers are included — only the brewing data needed for the advice.
• Apple Intelligence (Fallback): On supported devices, advice can be generated entirely on-device using Apple Intelligence, with no data sent externally.
• Offline Mode: When offline, rule-based advice is provided locally without any network requests.

Usage is limited to 5 OpenAI requests per day to manage costs. A counter for this limit is stored securely in your device's Keychain (this counter persists even if the app is deleted, but contains no personal data).

Data We Do NOT Collect

• Personal identification (name, email, phone)
• Device identifiers or advertising IDs
• Usage analytics or telemetry
• Photos (any photos you take for brew cards stay on your device)
• Financial information

Summary

Third-Party Services

OpenAI

Used to generate Professor Bean's brewing advice when online.

• Only brew parameters are sent (grind size, dose, yield, time, taste notes)
• No personal information, device IDs, or account details are transmitted
• Requests are limited to 5 per day

Privacy Policy: openai.com/privacy

WeatherAPI.com

Used to fetch weather conditions when you enable weather auto-fill.

Privacy Policy: weatherapi.com/privacy.aspx

Apple Intelligence (On-Device)

On supported devices, Professor Bean can generate advice using Apple Intelligence as an alternative to OpenAI.

• All AI processing happens locally on your iPhone
• No brew data is sent to external servers
• Used as a fallback when OpenAI is unavailable or daily limit is reached

Data Storage & Security

• All brew data is stored locally on your device
• Data is protected by your device's built-in security (passcode, Face ID, Touch ID)
• We do not operate servers that store your personal data

Your Rights

You have full control over your data:

• Access: All your data is visible within the app
• Delete: Delete individual brews or all data through the app
• Location: Revoke location permission anytime in iOS Settings
• Export: Your data stays on your device and can be backed up via iCloud

Children's Privacy

BrewGPT does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. The app is designed for coffee enthusiasts of legal age to consume caffeine.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

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