Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Studio Taupe (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use the AllergyReady app.

1. Who we are

AllergyReady is developed by Studio Taupe, based in Deventer, the Netherlands. You can contact us at developer@studiotaupe.com.

2. Information we collect

To provide the app and sync your data across devices, we collect:

• Account information — When you sign in with Apple or email/password, we receive your email address and (for Sign in with Apple) basic profile info from the provider. We use this only to identify your account and enable sync.
• Allergy profiles and emergency information — Allergens you track, emergency contact details, and any information you choose to store for your allergy card or emergency QR. This is stored so your profile syncs across your devices and (if you use the feature) can be shared in an emergency.
• Device and app usage — We may receive anonymous or aggregated data (e.g. crash reports, app performance) to improve the app. This depends on your device and store settings.

We do not sell your personal data. We do not use your data for advertising or marketing beyond what is needed to run the app.

3. Camera and barcode scanning

The app can use your device’s camera to scan barcodes on product packaging. Barcode scanning is handled on your device. Only the barcode value (e.g. EAN) is used to look up product information (e.g. ingredients) to help you check for allergens. We do not store or process photos or video from your camera.

4. How we use your information

We use the information above to:

• Provide and maintain the AllergyReady app
• Sync your allergy profile and emergency info across your devices
• Authenticate you and secure your account
• Fix bugs and improve performance (including via crash/analytics data where applicable)
• Comply with legal obligations where required

5. Third-party services

AllergyReady may use the following third-party services, which have their own privacy practices:

• Apple / Google — The app may be distributed via the App Store and/or Google Play. The respective store’s privacy policy applies to data processed by them (e.g. Apple Privacy Policy, Google Privacy Policy).
• Firebase / backend services — We may use Firebase or similar services for authentication and for storing and syncing your allergy and emergency data. The provider’s privacy policy applies to data they process.

6. Data retention

We keep your account and allergy/emergency data for as long as your account exists. If you delete your account (or ask us to delete it), we will remove your personal data from our systems within a reasonable period, except where we must keep it for legal or security reasons.

7. Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Data portability (e.g. receive your data in a structured format)

To exercise these rights or to delete your account and data, contact us at developer@studiotaupe.com. You can also delete your account from within the app if that option is available.

8. Children

AllergyReady is not directed at children under 13 (or the applicable age in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

9. Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your data. No system is completely secure; we encourage you to use a strong password and keep your device secure. Information you share via emergency features (e.g. QR) is under your control.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and update the “Last updated” date. Continued use of the app after changes means you accept the updated policy. For significant changes, we may notify you in the app or by email where possible.

11. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact Studio Taupe at developer@studiotaupe.com.