1. INTRODUCTION
BrutalBites ("we," "us," "our," or "the App") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our App.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
Profile Information:
- First name
- Current weight and goal weight
- Height
- Goal date
- Activity level
Food Diary Data:
- Meal descriptions
- Calorie estimates
- Nutritional breakdowns (protein, carbohydrates, fats)
- Meal timestamps
- Quality/crap score assessments
Wager/Challenge Data:
- Wager amounts (in-app credits only)
- Challenge history and results
- Streak information
Account Data:
- In-app credit balance
- User-generated content and notes
2.2 Health & Fitness Data (via Apple HealthKit)
With your permission, BrutalBites reads and writes the following health data:
Data We Read:
- Active Energy Burned (activity data)
- Dietary Protein, Carbohydrates, and Fat intake
- Step Count
- Workout data
Data We Write:
- Meal data (logged meals are written to HealthKit for your records)
This data is used solely to personalize your calorie goals, track your activity level, and enable core app functionality.
2.3 Device & Usage Data
Automatically Collected:
- App launch events
- Feature usage (meal logging, wager creation, progress viewing)
- Taps and interactions within the app
- Crash and performance diagnostics
- Device type and operating system version
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
3.1 Core App Functionality
- Calculate personalized daily calorie limits based on your profile
- Analyze meals using AI and provide nutritional feedback
- Track meal streaks and wager progress
- Store your food journal and progress history
- Display your dashboard and progress charts
- Enable wager/challenge features
3.2 AI Analysis
Your meal descriptions are sent to Grok AI (X.AI) for nutritional analysis. We send:
- Meal description (text only)
- Your calorie goal
- Your profile basics (weight, height, activity level — no identifying information beyond this)
⚠️ Important: Only non-identified data is sent to Grok AI. Your name and contact information are never shared with third parties.
3.3 App Improvement
- Fix bugs and crashes
- Improve app performance and stability
- Understand which features are most used
- Provide customer support
4. DATA STORAGE & SECURITY
4.1 Local Storage
All your personal data — meal history, profile information, wagers, credits — is stored locally on your device. We do not maintain a centralized server or database of your information.
4.2 HealthKit Integration
HealthKit data is stored on your device and synced through Apple's encrypted infrastructure. We do not access or store HealthKit data on external servers.
4.3 Security
We implement industry-standard security practices to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
5. IN-APP CREDITS & FINANCIAL INFORMATION
5.1 Credit System
BrutalBites uses an in-app credit system for wagers and challenges. Credits are non-refundable and cash-valueless.
- Credits can only be used within the BrutalBites app
- Credits cannot be converted to real money
- Unused credits are forfeited if you delete your account or the app
- No financial data or payment methods are stored by BrutalBites
5.2 In-App Purchases
In-app credit purchases are processed through Apple's App Store. Payment information is handled entirely by Apple and is not accessible to BrutalBites.
6. WHAT WE DO NOT DO
❌ We do NOT collect or store your real name (only first name for personalization)
❌ We do NOT sell, trade, or share your data with third parties for advertising
❌ We do NOT display third-party or first-party advertisements in the app
❌ We do NOT send you marketing emails or promotional communications
❌ We do NOT link your data with third-party data for tracking or advertising
❌ We do NOT use cookies or tracking pixels
❌ We do NOT profile you for behavioral advertising
❌ We do NOT charge real money; credits are in-app only
7. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
7.1 Grok AI (X.AI)
For meal analysis only. Data sent is non-identified and limited to meal descriptions and basic profile metrics. See their privacy policy: https://x.ai/privacy
7.2 Apple HealthKit
HealthKit data is managed by Apple and follows their privacy policies. You control what data BrutalBites can access through iOS Settings.
7.3 Apple App Store
In-app purchases are processed by Apple. See Apple's privacy policy: https://www.apple.com/privacy/
8. YOUR RIGHTS & CONTROLS
8.1 Data Access & Deletion
Since all your data is stored locally on your device:
- You can view all your data within the app
- You can delete any meal, wager, or profile information at any time
- Deleting the app removes all associated data from your device
- Deleting your account forfeits all in-app credits
8.2 HealthKit Permissions
You can revoke BrutalBites' access to HealthKit data at any time through:
iOS Settings > Health > Data Access & Devices > BrutalBites
8.3 Crash Data & Diagnostics
You can disable crash reporting through:
iOS Settings > Privacy > Analytics > Disable "Share iPhone Analytics"
9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
BrutalBites is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the child's account.
10. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and posting the revised policy in the app.
Your continued use of BrutalBites following the posting of revised Privacy Policy means that you accept and agree to the changes.
11. CONTACT US
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
PRIVACY POLICY SUMMARY
| DATA | STORED WHERE | SHARED WITH | USED FOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal history | Your device | Grok AI (non-identified) | Food analysis, progress tracking |
| Profile info | Your device | Grok AI (non-identified) | Personalization, calorie calculation |
| HealthKit data | Your device | Not shared | Activity tracking, goal personalization |
| Wagers/credits | Your device | Not shared | Challenge tracking, streak maintenance |
| Crash data | Your device | Apple (diagnostic only) | Bug fixes, performance improvement |
| Name | Your device | Not shared | Local profile only |
BRUTALBITES RESPECTS YOUR PRIVACY
YOUR DATA BELONGS TO YOU