Effective Date: July 13, 2026
Thank you for using Bakio ("the App"). Bakio is a private, local-first baking journal designed to help home bakers organize recipes, track baking sessions, record finished results, and create personal baking archives.
This Privacy Policy explains how Bakio handles information when you use the App. We designed Bakio with privacy as a core principle. The App does not require an account, does not require sign-in, and does not upload your baking records to external servers.
Bakio is a local-first application. Your recipes, baking sessions, result records, photos, ratings, notes, and other personal baking information are stored locally on your device.
The core functionality of Bakio can be used without providing personal information.
Bakio allows you to create and manage personal baking records. The following information may be stored locally on your device when you choose to provide it:
This information remains on your device and is not transmitted to Bakio servers.
Bakio may request access to your Camera and Photo Library only when you choose to use related features.
Camera access may be requested when you choose to:
Photo Library access may be requested when you choose to:
Bakio only accesses photos that you explicitly select or capture through the App. Photos are stored locally and are not uploaded automatically.
Bakio may request microphone access only when you choose to record an optional voice note for a baking session timeline event.
Voice recordings are created only through your direct action and are stored locally on your device. Bakio does not automatically record audio or access your microphone in the background.
Bakio may request permission through Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework.
If you allow tracking permission, Bakio may use this permission to measure the performance of promotional activities related to in-app purchase offers.
If you deny tracking permission:
Your choice can be changed at any time through your device settings.
Bakio may request notification permission to support optional reminders or future user-requested features.
Notifications are not required for core functionality. Bakio does not use notifications for unrelated marketing campaigns.
Bakio offers optional consumable Points purchases through Apple's In-App Purchase system.
Points are digital credits used to unlock additional image export capabilities beyond the included free export allowances.
Bakio does not receive or store your payment card information. Apple processes all transactions according to Apple's own privacy policies and terms.
Bakio allows you to generate shareable PNG images, including:
Exported files are created locally on your device. Bakio does not automatically upload, publish, or share exported images.
You are responsible for deciding where and with whom exported files are shared.
Bakio is designed without user accounts and does not operate a backend database for storing your baking information.
Depending on your device settings and enabled permissions, limited technical information may be processed through Apple-provided services, such as:
Bakio does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
Bakio uses certain Apple services necessary for providing application functionality:
These services are governed by Apple's privacy policies and terms.
Because Bakio stores your baking information locally on your device, the security of your data depends partly on your device security settings.
We recommend:
Bakio does not transmit your baking records to external servers, reducing exposure risks associated with online storage.
Because Bakio does not maintain user accounts or remote databases, there is no server-side account deletion process.
You can delete your locally stored Bakio data by:
Deleting the App permanently removes locally stored application data unless preserved through Apple's device backup mechanisms.
Bakio is not designed specifically for children under the age required by applicable laws.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If a parent or guardian believes that a child has provided personal information through the App, they may contact us so appropriate action can be taken.
Depending on your location, you may have privacy rights including:
Since Bakio primarily stores information locally on your device, many privacy controls are directly available through the App and your device settings.
For users located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or other regions with similar privacy protections:
Bakio respects applicable data protection principles, including transparency, data minimization, and user control.
Where applicable, you may contact us regarding privacy requests or concerns.
If you are a California resident, you may have additional privacy rights under applicable California privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
Bakio does not sell personal information and does not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Depending on applicable law, California residents may have rights including:
Because Bakio stores your baking records locally on your device and does not maintain a remote user database, most privacy controls can be managed directly through the App and your device settings.
Bakio does not operate servers that store your personal baking information. Therefore, your baking records are not transferred internationally by Bakio.
Certain Apple services used for application distribution, payment processing, and system functionality may process information according to Apple's own policies.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the App, legal requirements, or privacy practices.
When changes are made, the updated version will be made available through the App or the App Store listing.
Your continued use of Bakio after changes become effective means that you acknowledge the updated Privacy Policy.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: support@bakio.app
We will review privacy-related requests and respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Bakio complies with Apple's App Store requirements regarding user privacy, permission usage, and data handling transparency.