Ramen Lab.

Ramen Lab — Privacy Policy

Effective date: July 15, 2026

1. Introduction & scope

Ramen Lab ("the app," "we," "us," "our") is an iOS app published by Bautista Hospitality Group. This Privacy Policy explains what information the app does and does not handle, and the choices you have.

The app is local-first and anonymous by default: you can use all of it without creating an account, and the content you create lives on your device. Creating an account is optional (section 2), and the name you give the app during setup never leaves your device (section 2).

We have intentionally built this app to collect as little as possible. We do not serve ads, we do not track you across apps or websites, and we do not sell your data.

2. Information we collect

Content you create (stored on your device). Recipes, formulas, notebook entries, grocery lists, photos you attach, and similar content you author are stored locally on your device using Apple's on-device storage. In this version, this content is not uploaded to our servers, whether or not you have an account.

The name you give the app (stored on your device). During setup the app asks what to call you. That name is stored on your device, where it is used to greet you and to title the starter recipes, notebook entry, and reminders the app sets up for you. It is never transmitted to us or to anyone else, it is separate from any account you may create, and it is not attached to the crash data described below. You can change or clear it at any time in Settings → the Seal. Clearing it removes the stored name; titles that already contain it keep those titles until you rename them.

If you create an account (optional). You can sign in with Apple, Google, or Facebook. When you do, we receive and store: your email address, the name your sign-in provider shares with us (with Sign in with Apple you can hide both your real name and email), and a random account identifier. We use these solely to authenticate you, keep your access working across reinstalls, and associate your subscription. Authentication is operated through Supabase, our sign-in and database provider, and our own backend. We do not use your email for marketing, and creating an account does not upload the content you create — it stays on your device in this version.

A random on-device identifier. The app generates a random identifier (a UUID) the first time it runs and stores it on your device. It is used internally to tag the content you create as "yours" so your data stays consistent across the app. If you create an account, this association is what lets the app keep your content intact when you sign in; the content itself still does not leave the device.

Search queries. When you search the recipe library, your search text is sent to our server to return results. Searches of your own notebook and content run on your device only. We do not build advertising or marketing profiles from search queries.

Requests to our server. When the app talks to our backend (for example to search the library, check subscription status, or delete your account), the request carries standard technical information — such as your IP address and the app version — and, if you are signed in, your authentication token. We use this to operate the service, not to track you.

Crash and diagnostic data (via Sentry). When the app crashes or hits an error, we collect technical diagnostic information through Sentry (our crash and performance monitoring provider) to find and fix bugs. This typically includes the type of error, a stack trace, the app version, your iOS version, and your device model. We do not attach your name, email, or account to this data, and the app does not associate it with the identifiers described above. A small sample of performance traces (approximately 10%) is also collected to help us diagnose slowness.

Subscription status (via Apple). If you purchase Ramen Lab Pro, Apple processes the transaction and tells the app whether you have an active subscription so we can unlock paid features. See section 4.

Information you send to other websites you choose. If you use the "import from a link" feature and paste a recipe URL, the app fetches that web page directly from the website you chose — the same way a browser would — in order to read the recipe. That request goes to the third-party website, not to us, and is governed by that website's privacy practices. We do not log the URLs you import.

3. Information we do NOT collect

To be explicit, in this version of the app:

4. Payments and subscriptions

Ramen Lab offers an optional subscription, Ramen Lab Pro, sold through Apple's In-App Purchase system. All payments are processed by Apple. We never see or receive your credit card number or other payment details. The app only learns, from Apple, whether you currently have an active subscription, so it can unlock paid features. Your purchase history is handled by Apple under Apple's privacy policy.

5. Third parties and service providers

In this version, the app relies on the following third parties:

We do not use third-party advertising networks or data brokers.

6. Data storage and iCloud

The content you create is stored locally on your device.

A future update will add optional iCloud sync so you can keep your content in sync across your own Apple devices. When that feature ships, sync will use your own private iCloud account (provided and controlled by Apple); your content would be stored in your iCloud, not on our servers, and you would control it through your Apple ID and device settings. iCloud sync is not active in this version — your content remains on the device you created it on, whether or not you sign in.

7. Data retention

8. Your rights and choices

9. Children's privacy

Ramen Lab is a general-audience cooking app and is not directed to children under 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact support@ramenlab.app and we will address it.

10. International users

The app is available wherever Apple distributes it. The data described above is processed by our service providers (Supabase, Vercel, Sentry) in the United States and/or other regions where those providers operate. By using the app you understand that this processing may occur outside your country of residence.

11. Future changes to the app

We are actively developing Ramen Lab. Planned additions include optional iCloud sync and in-app data export. When new features involve new data handling, we will update this Privacy Policy and its effective date before those features become active.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Effective date" above and, where appropriate, notify you in the app or on our website. Your continued use of the app after an update means you accept the revised policy.

13. Contact

Questions or requests about this policy or your data:

Bautista Hospitality Group — publisher of Ramen Lab.