Privacy Policy for ForkSure
Last updated: June 13, 2025
Overview
ForkSure ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our mobile application handles information when you use our service.
Information We Collect
ForkSure is designed with privacy in mind:
Camera Access
- What we access: ForkSure requests camera permission to allow you to take photos of baked goods
- How we use it: Photos are processed locally on your device and sent to Google's Gemini AI service for recipe analysis
- What we don't do: We do not store, save, or retain any photos you take with the app
AI Processing
- Service provider: We use Google's Gemini AI service to analyze your photos and provide recipe suggestions
- Data processing: Images are sent to Gemini AI for analysis and are processed according to Google's privacy policies
- No permanent storage: Neither we nor Google permanently store your photos
Data Storage
- Local processing: All app functionality happens locally on your device
- No user accounts: ForkSure does not require user registration or accounts
- No personal data collection: We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information
Third-Party Services
ForkSure uses Google's Gemini AI service for image analysis. Please review Google's Privacy Policy for information about how Google handles data.
Children's Privacy
ForkSure does not knowingly collect any information from children under 13 years of age.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted in the app and on this page.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:
- No persistent data storage: Photos are only held in memory during processing
- Secure transmission: All API communications use HTTPS encryption
- No third-party analytics: We do not use analytics or tracking services
- No advertising: ForkSure contains no advertisements or tracking pixels
Your Rights
As a user of ForkSure, you have the following rights:
- Right to information: This privacy policy explains how we handle data
- Right to access: Since we don't store personal data, there's nothing to access
- Right to deletion: Photos are automatically deleted after processing
- Right to withdraw consent: You can revoke camera permissions at any time in your device settings
International Users
ForkSure is available worldwide. When you use our app:
- Photos may be processed by Google's Gemini AI service in Google's data centers
- Google's data processing is governed by their privacy policy and data processing agreements
- No personal data is transferred internationally by ForkSure itself
App Permissions Explained
Camera Permission
- Purpose: To capture photos of baked goods for recipe analysis
- Usage: Only when you actively take a photo within the app
- Storage: Photos are not saved to your device or our servers
- Control: You can revoke this permission anytime in device settings
Internet Permission
- Purpose: To send photos to Google's Gemini AI for recipe analysis
- Usage: Only when processing photos for recipes
- Data sent: Only the photo you choose to analyze
- Control: App requires internet connection to function
Content Reporting
ForkSure includes an in-app content reporting system:
- Users can report inappropriate AI-generated content
- Reports are sent directly to the developer via email
- No personal information is included in reports unless voluntarily provided
- Reporting helps improve the service for all users