Flourwise Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Version: 1.1

1. Introduction

Flourwise ("we", "our app") respects the privacy of its users. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we process it, and what rights you have regarding its processing.

The app works mainly locally - your recipes, ingredients, and baking data are stored exclusively on your device and are not automatically sent to the cloud or external servers.

2. Data Controller

Data Controller:

Mariusz Lasak ul. Zakopiańska 19 34-323 Ślemień Poland Tax ID: 6443468840 Contact email: support@flourwise.com App website: https://flourwise.com

Legal Basis:

Data processing is based on:

Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (user consent)
Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (contract performance - service provision)
Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest of the controller - error analysis and quality improvement)

3. What Data We Collect and Store

3.1 Data Stored Locally (on Your Device)

Type of data:

✅ Baking recipes (name, ingredients, instructions)
✅ Recipe photos (if you add them)
✅ Ingredients and their proportions
✅ Baking calculations (hydration, preferments)
✅ Baking journal and notes
✅ Starters and their feeding history
✅ Baking task schedule
✅ App settings (theme, language, preferences)
✅ Timer data
✅ Other app functionality (baking mode, sessions)

Purpose of processing:

Enabling basic app functions (creating, editing, and viewing recipes).

Legal basis:

Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (service provision).

Retention period:

Data is stored on your device until you delete it or uninstall the app.

Sharing:

This data is NOT automatically sent to us or any third parties. You can export it to a PDF file - then it is saved in a location you choose.

3.2 Payments and Subscriptions (Google Play Billing)

Type of data:

If you use the Premium version of the app, the following data is processed by Google Play Store:

Google account email associated with the purchase
Purchase and subscription history
Subscription status (active/cancelled)
Transaction identifier

Purpose of processing:

Enabling purchase and management of Premium subscription in the app.

Legal basis:

Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (contract performance - Premium service provision).

Sharing:

This data is processed exclusively by Google LLC in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. We do not have direct access to your credit card data - all payments are handled by Google Play's secure infrastructure.

Retention period:

Data is stored by Google in accordance with their policy and legal requirements for financial documentation.

Your rights:

You can manage your subscription and cancel it at any time in Google Play settings.

3.3 Newsletter

Type of data:

When you subscribe to our newsletter on the website, we collect:

Email address
Date and time of subscription
Language preference
Consent record

Purpose of processing:

Sending you baking tips, blog updates, and app news.

Legal basis:

Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (your explicit consent via checkbox).

Service provider:

We use Brevo (Sendinblue) to manage our newsletter. Brevo is GDPR compliant and stores data on EU servers (Frankfurt, Germany). Brevo Privacy Policy

Retention period:

Until you unsubscribe or 2 years of inactivity.

Your rights:

Unsubscribe anytime via link in each email
Request data deletion: support@flourwise.com
View what data we have about you

4. App Permissions

The app may request the following permissions:

4.1 Files and Photos (no permissions required)

Mechanisms used:

Photo Picker - system dialog for selecting photos (Android 13+)
Storage Access Framework - system dialog for file selection
Share Sheet - system sharing dialog

Purpose:

Adding photos to recipes (from gallery)
Exporting recipes to PDF
Creating and restoring backups
Importing/exporting recipes (JSON)

Important:

The app does NOT require permissions to access storage or files. Android system automatically shows file/photo selection dialogs, and the app receives access only to the files you choose.

When:

Only when the user selects the option to add a photo, export or import data.

4.2 Notifications (Notifications)

Purpose:

Baking timer notifications
Reminders about baking activities

When:

Only when the user sets a timer or uses baking mode.

4.3 Camera (Camera) - optional

Purpose:

Taking photos of recipes directly from the app

When:

Only when the user selects "Take photo" option (instead of "Choose from gallery").

4.4 Timers and Alarms

Purpose:

Running baking timers in the background
Precise notifications and alarms
Vibrations for notifications
Restoring timers after device restart

Permissions:

VIBRATE - vibrations for timer notifications
WAKE_LOCK - waking device when timer completes
FOREGROUND_SERVICE - running timers in background (when app is minimized)
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC - timer state synchronization
USE_EXACT_ALARM, SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM - precise alarms (to the second)
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED - restoring active timers after device restart
USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT - full-screen notifications for important timers

When:

Automatically activated when you use timer functions in baking mode.

Important: The only actual permission required by the app is CAMERA - and only if you want to take photos directly from the app. All other features (export, backup, selecting photos from gallery) work without any permissions thanks to Android system mechanisms.

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

5.1 Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR)

You can request information about what data we process about you.

How to exercise:

View in the app - all recipes and settings are stored locally on your device.

5.2 Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

You can correct or update your data.

How to exercise:

Edit directly in the app - all data is local.

5.3 Right to Erasure - "Right to be Forgotten" (Art. 17 GDPR)

You can request deletion of your data.

How to exercise:

Uninstall the app or delete recipes in settings. All data is stored locally on your device, so deleting it removes it completely.

5.4 Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

You can request suspension of data processing.

How to exercise:

Write to us at support@flourwise.com

5.5 Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

You can receive your data in a format that allows its transfer.

How to exercise:

Use "Export recipes to PDF" or "Export to JSON" function in the app.

5.6 Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR)

You can object to data processing.

How to exercise:

Write to us at support@flourwise.com

5.7 Right to Withdraw Consent

If data is processed based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

How to exercise:

Write to us at support@flourwise.com

Response time: We will respond to your request within 30 days.

6. Right to Complaint

If you believe we process your data unlawfully, you have the right to file a complaint with:

Personal Data Protection Office (UODO)

ul. Stawki 2 00-193 Warsaw Phone: +48 22 531 03 00 Email: kancelaria@uodo.gov.pl Website: https://uodo.gov.pl

7. Data Security

We care about the security of your data through:

✅ Data encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
✅ Storing data locally on your device
✅ Minimizing collected data
✅ Regular security updates

7.1 Reporting Security Breaches

In case of a personal data breach:

Obligation to report to UODO:
The Controller reports the breach to the Personal Data Protection Office within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach (in accordance with Art. 33 GDPR).
Notifying users:
In case of serious breaches that may result in high risk to users' rights and freedoms, we will notify users without undue delay (in accordance with Art. 34 GDPR). The notification will contain information about the nature of the breach and recommended actions.
Reporting incidents:
If you suspect a breach of your data security, contact us immediately at support@flourwise.com

8. Children's Data

The app is intended for persons aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18 years of age. If you learn that a person under 18 is using the app, contact us and we will delete the data.

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. We will inform you about significant changes through:

Notification in the app
Update of "last updated" date at the top of the document

We recommend regularly checking this page.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or data processing, contact us:

Email: support@flourwise.com Website: https://flourwise.com Response time: Up to 7 business days

12. Cookies & Website Hosting

The mobile app does not use cookies. All preferences are stored locally in device memory (Android DataStore).

The website (flourwise.com) is hosted on Google Firebase Hosting. Firebase may automatically collect standard server logs, including IP addresses and request metadata, for security and operational purposes. This data is processed by Google under their Firebase Privacy Policy. The website does not use tracking cookies or advertising pixels.

The website uses Cloudflare Web Analytics to collect anonymous, aggregated usage statistics (page views, visit duration, referrers, country, device type). Cloudflare Web Analytics is fully cookieless — it does not set any cookies, does not use localStorage, and does not fingerprint individual visitors. No personal data is collected or stored. For more information, see the Cloudflare Web Analytics documentation.

13. Compliance with Regulations

This policy complies with:

✅ GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) - EU
✅ Polish Data Protection Act
✅ Google Play Developer Program Policies

14. Data Export and Deletion - Practical Guide

How to Export Your Data:

Single recipe to PDF:

1. Open recipe 2. Click menu (⋮) in top-right corner 3. Select Export to PDF 4. Save to chosen location

All recipes (JSON):

1. Go to Settings 2. Select Data and privacy 3. Click Export recipes

Full backup (JSON):

1. Go to Settings 2. Select Data and privacy 3. Click Backup

How to Delete Local Data:

Single recipe:

1. Open recipe 2. Click menu (⋮) in top-right corner 3. Select Delete

All data:

1. Go to Settings 2. Select Data and privacy 3. Click Clear all data

Complete deletion:

Uninstall the app (removes all local data)

15. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Are my recipes sent to the cloud?

A: No. All recipes are stored locally on your device.

Q: Can I use the app without Internet?

A: Yes! The app works fully offline. All features are available without an internet connection.

Q: Is my data sold?

A: We don't sell any data. All data is stored locally on your device.

Q: What will happen to my data if you stop developing the app?

A: Your data will remain on the device. The app stores all data locally.

Thank you for trusting and using Flourwise! 🥖

*Last updated: February 11, 2026* *Version: 1.1* *Language: English (EN)*