TeaSteepLog (“we”, “our”, or “the app”) is a personal tea brewing journal. We designed it so your data remains under your control.
1. Summary
- Local-first: Brew records, photos, voice notes, and tea library are stored on your iPhone/iPad unless you choose to export or share them.
- No account required: We do not ask you to create an account to use the core features.
- Optional purchases: Coin packs are processed by Apple’s In-App Purchase system; we do not receive your payment card details.
- App Tracking Transparency (ATT): On the Home screen we may ask whether you allow tracking across other companies’ apps and websites. Your choice is stored by iOS; we only prompt again while you have not answered.
2. Information we collect
2.1 Data you provide in the app
When you log a brew, you may enter tea names, brewing parameters, tasting notes, photos, and optional voice recordings. This content is saved locally in the app’s storage on your device.
2.2 Device permissions
- Camera & Photo Library: Only when you add photos to a brew log or export a comparison image to Photos.
- Microphone: Only when you record an optional voice note.
- Notifications: Only if you enable brew reminders; reminder schedules are stored on your device.
- Tracking (ATT): If you tap Allow on Apple’s tracking dialog, the app may use your device’s advertising identifier (IDFA) for analytics or advertising partners, subject to their policies. If you tap Ask App Not to Track, we do not access your IDFA for cross-app tracking. You can change your choice anytime in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking.
2.3 Purchase information
In-app purchases are handled entirely by Apple. We receive only the information Apple provides to confirm a transaction (e.g. product purchased), not your full payment details.
3. How we use information
We use your data solely to operate app features: saving and displaying your logs, comparing brews, exporting images, and managing optional reminders and coin balance. We do not sell your personal information.
4. Data storage & retention
Your logs remain on your device until you delete them or use “Clear All Data” in the Me tab. Uninstalling the app removes local app data from your device. We do not operate a cloud backup of your brew history unless you separately back up your device via iCloud or iTunes.
5. Sharing
We do not share your brew content with third parties. If you export a comparison image or save to Photos, you control where that file goes next. Links opened from the app (such as this policy page) are loaded in an in-app browser.
6. Children’s privacy
TeaSteepLog is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
7. Security
Because data is stored locally, its security also depends on your device passcode, Face ID, Touch ID, and iOS protections. Keep your device software up to date.
8. Your choices
- Edit or delete individual brew records at any time.
- Delete teas and linked records from the Compare section.
- Clear all app data from Me → Clear All Data.
- Turn off notifications in iOS Settings.
- Allow or deny tracking under Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → TeaSteepLog.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the app after changes means you accept the revised policy.
10. Contact
Questions about privacy? Email us at reyhanbulur326@gmail.com or visit our Tech Support page.