Privacy Policy
Pourstep (the "Service") is an unofficial recipe app and website (pourstep.pages.dev) for the xBloom Studio. The Service processes only the information it needs; this policy explains what that is and what your rights are.
1. Information we process and why
- Anonymous device identifier: a random device ID and access token created on first use (the server stores only a hash of the token), a hash of your IP address to prevent sign-up abuse (the IP itself is not stored), and the creation time. Used to tell users apart for sharing, likes and posts.
- Kakao login (optional): Kakao user number, nickname, email (if you consent) and login time, plus any email you enter on the account page. Used to use one account across devices and to send notices and replies.
- Content you submit: shared recipes, posts, comments, author names, likes, favorites, reports, recipe use (brew, card write) records and daily view counts. Used to provide the Service and rank recipes.
- Bot check (Cloudflare Turnstile): when you post or share, Cloudflare processes browser and device signals to block automated abuse.
2. Information kept only on your device
Your recipes, brew log (TDS, yield, taste ratings, notes), card backups and the addresses and settings of paired Bluetooth devices (machine, scale, TDS meter, grinder) stay on your device and are never sent to the server. They are removed when you uninstall the app.
3. App permissions
- Bluetooth: connect the xBloom machine, scales, TDS meter and grinders
- Location (Android 11 and below only): required by the system to scan for Bluetooth devices. No location data is collected.
- NFC: read and write recipe cards
- Notifications: brew progress and keeping the machine connection alive
4. Sharing and processors
We do not sell your information or share it with other companies. These providers process data to run the Service: Cloudflare, Inc. (hosting, database and bot check; processed in data centers abroad, including the United States) and Kakao Corp. (Kakao login). We may disclose information where required by law.
5. Retention and deletion
- When you delete your account we immediately delete the account (Kakao user number, nickname, email) and the recipes, posts, comments, likes, favorites, reports and use and view records made with it.
- Otherwise we keep this information while we provide the Service.
- The anonymous device identifier remains, unlinked from any account; on its own it does not identify you.
- Records of moderation actions (hiding, deleting) may be kept to handle disputes.
6. How to delete your account
In the app: Settings → Account → Delete account. On the web: sign in with Kakao at https://pourstep.pages.dev/account/delete and delete. If you cannot, email pourstep@gmail.com.
7. Ads
The Service shows no ads today. If we add ads, we will update this policy and tell you beforehand.
8. Children
The Service is not directed to children under 14 and we do not knowingly collect their information.
9. Your rights
You can access, correct or delete your information or ask us to stop processing it at any time. Nickname and email can be changed on the account page; send other requests to pourstep@gmail.com.
10. Privacy officer
Pourstep operator · pourstep@gmail.com
11. Changes
We post changes on this page with a new effective date and announce important changes in the app.