Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 15, 2026
Bernt ("we", "our", "us") operates the Bernt mobile application. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices.
Information We Collect
Account information. When you create an account, we collect your email address and a password (hashed, never stored in plain text).
Kitchen data. Pantry items, recipes, meal plans, and grocery lists you create within the app. This data is necessary to provide the service.
Usage data. We track aggregate usage counts (e.g., number of AI requests) to enforce service limits. We do not track behavioral analytics.
Error logs. When something goes wrong, we log the error along with the request path and IP address to diagnose issues. These logs are retained for 30 days.
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the Bernt service
- To generate recipes and meal plans using AI based on your pantry
- To send transactional emails (e.g., email verification)
- To process payments for Bernt Pro subscriptions
- To diagnose errors and improve reliability
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate Bernt:
- Anthropic (Claude) — AI recipe and meal plan generation. Your pantry items and prompts are sent to Anthropic's API to generate responses. See Anthropic's privacy policy.
- Stripe — Payment processing for Bernt Pro subscriptions. We do not store your payment card details. See Stripe's privacy policy.
- Apple — In-app purchases and subscriptions via the App Store. See Apple's privacy policy.
- Resend — Transactional email delivery (verification emails). See Resend's privacy policy.
- Turso — Database hosting. Your data is stored in Turso's infrastructure. See Turso's privacy policy.
Data Retention
Your account and kitchen data are retained for as long as your account is active. Error logs are retained for 30 days. If you delete your account, all associated data is permanently removed.
Your Rights
- Delete your account. You can delete your account and all associated data from the Account tab in the app at any time.
- Access your data. All your data (pantry, recipes, meal plans) is visible within the app.
- Contact us. For any privacy-related requests, email hey@bernt.app.
Children's Privacy
Bernt is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date above.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at hey@bernt.app.