Version: 1.0

Effective Date: April 18, 2026

This Privacy Policy applies to the mobile application "Bake Book" (the "Service") operated by the team "Bake Book" (the "Team," "we," "our," or "us"). It explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and the rights you have regarding your personal information.

1. Collection, Use, Retention, and Disposal of Personal Information

1.1 Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum information necessary at the time it is required, and we use it strictly within the notified scope. We do not use it for other purposes or disclose it externally without prior consent.

We do not collect, store, or retain biometric information or face data. Photos that Users upload (for example, photos of bakes attached to Log entries, Recipes, or Feed Posts) are stored as part of the User's Content and are associated with the User's account so that the User can view, edit, and manage them.

Category Items Collected
User Content Photos, recipes, log entries, notes, tags, and other materials that Users create or upload to the Service (including Content shared to the Feed or Posts)
Service Usage & Analytics Service usage records (timestamps, logs, error logs), cookies, advertising IDs (ADID/IDFA), device information

1.2 Purposes of Use

We use collected personal information for:

  1. Providing membership-based services and managing accounts.
  2. Fulfilling contractual obligations relating to service provision, including storing and displaying User Content such as Log entries, Recipes, and Feed Posts.
  3. Notifying Users of changes, updates, and important announcements.
  4. Delivering services and personalized features, including recommendations and advertisements.
  5. Identifying and authenticating Users.
  6. Handling inquiries, complaints, and customer support.
  7. Usage analysis, community improvements, recommendations, and prevention of illegal or fraudulent use.

1.3 Methods of Collection

  1. Direct input during account registration or in the profile page.
  2. Content that Users voluntarily create or upload within the Service (e.g., Log entries, Recipes, Posts).