Zero Data Collection
We collect NO information. We do not collect, store, transmit, monetize, track, or share any personal, device, diagnostic, or usage data from our users. Ever.
Our Commitment to Privacy
At Frijolio, we believe botanical knowledge and your kitchen habits are inherently private. Frijolio is built as a self-contained, offline-first utility for home cooks, gardeners, and biodiversity advocates. We have no interest in your data, and we designed every feature to reflect that philosophy.
What We Do NOT Collect
- No Personal Information: You do not need an account, profile, or login. We never ask for your name, email, phone number, or billing information.
- No Location Data: We do not track, request, or access your GPS coordinates or physical location.
- No Usage Analytics or Telemetry: We do not monitor how you use the app, which screens you view, what beans you inspect, or your timer settings.
- No Advertising or Tracking SDKs: There are zero advertising networks, tracking pixels, or third-party behavioral analytics SDKs installed.
- No Device Identifiers: We do not collect IDFA (Identifier for Advertisers), IDFV, MAC addresses, or IP addresses.
- No Photos or Camera Feed Transmission: The AI botanical scanner processes frames solely in temporary RAM using on-device machine vision. No camera feeds or photos are ever saved or transmitted over the internet.
On-Device Storage
All data you create—such as your pantry inventory, custom cooking notes, bean ratings, and locally edited varieties—is stored exclusively on your device's local file storage. If you choose to export a Bean Passport (.json), the file is saved to your personal device or shared only with recipients you explicitly choose via the iOS Share Sheet.
Optional External Lookups
When searching for extended botanical records in the scanner view, the app can optionally query the public open-access iNaturalist API for species observation records. These read-only requests contain only botanical taxon queries and transmit zero personal or device-identifying information.
Children's Privacy
Frijolio does not collect information from anyone, including children under the age of 13. The application is completely safe for culinary and botanical education across all age groups.
Policy Updates & Contact
Because we collect zero data, changes to this policy will be minimal. Any future updates will always be reflected on this page with an updated timestamp.
If you have any questions or require clarification regarding our privacy practices:
- Developer: Joseph Shoop
- Email: josephshoop@yahoo.com
- Project Repository: github.com/josephshoop/frijolio
Last Updated: October 2026