ScratchGold

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 April 2026

ScratchGold is built by a solo developer based in the EU. Your privacy matters. This policy explains exactly what data is collected, why, and what rights you have — including full GDPR rights if you are in the European Economic Area.

1. Who Is Responsible for Your Data

Aliaksei Kisialev
Czech Republic
hello@scratch-gold.com

2. What Data We Collect

2.1 Account Data

2.2 App Usage Data

2.3 Fridge Photos

Fridge photos are never stored. When you scan your fridge, the photo is compressed in memory on your device, sent encrypted (HTTPS) to our server, forwarded to OpenAI for ingredient recognition, and immediately discarded. No image data is ever written to a database or storage.

2.4 Analytics (Opt-In Only)

If you enable "Share anonymous usage data" in Settings, we collect anonymised events via PostHog. No personally identifiable information is included. You can disable this at any time.

2.5 Telegram Data (Belarus Users Only)

If you use Telegram Stars to subscribe, we store your Telegram chat ID to send renewal reminders. This is optional and only applies to the ru_BY locale.

3. Why We Process Your Data

DataPurposeLegal Basis (GDPR)
Email addressAuthentication, transactional emailsContract performance (Art. 6(1)(b))
Recipe ratingsPersonalise AI suggestionsContract performance (Art. 6(1)(b))
Kitchen / cuisine preferencesTailor recipe resultsContract performance (Art. 6(1)(b))
Subscription tierEnforce feature accessContract performance (Art. 6(1)(b))
Analytics eventsImprove the appConsent (Art. 6(1)(a))
Telegram chat IDSend renewal remindersConsent (Art. 6(1)(a))

4. Third-Party Services

ServicePurposeData SharedLocation
SupabaseDatabase, authenticationAccount data, usage dataEU (Frankfurt)
OpenAIIngredient recognition, recipe generationIngredient lists (text only)US
RevenueCatSubscription managementSubscription status, anonymised user IDUS
PostHogAnonymous analytics (opt-in)Anonymous usage eventsEU
TelegramStars payments, reminders (Belarus only)Telegram chat IDUAE / distributed

OpenAI is located in the United States. Transfers are covered by Standard Contractual Clauses.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, all personal data is permanently deleted within 30 days. Anonymised analytics data may be retained indefinitely.

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

You can exercise the Access, Erasure, and Portability rights directly in the app: Settings → Privacy → Download My Data / Delete Account

For other requests, email hello@scratch-gold.com. We will respond within 30 days.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Czech supervisory authority: Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů (ÚOOÚ).

7. Security

8. Children

ScratchGold is not directed at children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us at hello@scratch-gold.com and we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or via an in-app notice at least 14 days before the change takes effect.

10. Contact

Aliaksei Kisialev
hello@scratch-gold.com