Binz is developed and operated by PureTech Software, a Delaware C-Corporation. For all privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at lily@puretech.software.
Binz is intended for users who are 13 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has created an account, please contact us at lily@puretech.software and we will promptly delete the account and associated data.
Users between 13 and 17 should review this policy with a parent or guardian before using the App.
| Information | Required? | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Email address | Yes | Account creation, login, notifications, support |
| Username | Yes | Identifying your account within the App |
| Password | Yes (unless Google Sign-In) | Account security (stored as a one-way bcrypt hash — we never store your plaintext password) |
| Display name | No | Shown to other users in shared rooms |
| Phone number | No | SMS notifications only — never shared or used for marketing |
| Storage content | Yes (to use the App) | Bins, items, food details, images, room names — your personal storage data |
| Contact form submissions | No | Customer support |
| Feedback submissions | No | Product improvement |
When you scan a barcode in the App, we query the Open Food Facts public database (world.openfoodfacts.org) to retrieve product information. We send only the barcode number — no personal information is transmitted to Open Food Facts.
If you choose to sign in with Google, we receive from Google your name, email address, and profile photo URL. We do not receive your Google password or payment information. Your use of Google Sign-In is also governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
We use the information we collect to:
We do not use your data for targeted advertising. We do not sell your personal information to any third party, ever.
We use the following third-party services to operate Binz. Each is contractually obligated to protect your data and may only use it to provide services on our behalf:
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Railway | Cloud hosting and database (PostgreSQL) | All app data is stored on Railway-hosted servers |
| Google / Firebase | Google OAuth sign-in; Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) for Android push notifications | Email, name (for OAuth); push notification tokens (for FCM) |
| Expo | Cross-platform push notification delivery service (routes through FCM for Android, APNs for iOS) | Push notification tokens and notification payload |
| Resend | Transactional email delivery | Your email address and the content of emails we send you |
| Twilio | SMS notification delivery (only if you add a phone number) | Your phone number and SMS message content |
| Open Food Facts | Barcode product lookup | Barcode number only — no personal information |
We do not integrate any advertising networks, analytics SDKs, or data brokers.
We share your information only in these circumstances:
li***@gmail.com) is displayed in user search results.We never sell your personal information.
Your data is stored:
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
While we take security seriously, no system is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password and to notify us immediately at lily@puretech.software if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account:
You can export all your data at any time before deleting your account via Account Settings → Data Export.
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise any right or for assistance, contact us at lily@puretech.software.
If you grant permission, we send push notifications to remind you about expiring items, preservation ready dates, and room invitations. On Android, push notifications are delivered via Google's Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM). On iOS, they are delivered via Apple Push Notification service (APNs). On web, they use the Web Push standard.
You can disable push notifications at any time in your device settings or within the App's Notification Settings screen.
Binz allows you to create shared rooms and invite other users. When you participate in a shared room:
You are responsible for the content you post in shared rooms. Do not share sensitive personal information (financial details, medical information, etc.) through room content fields.
If another user in a shared room violates our Terms of Service (e.g., posts inappropriate content), room owners can remove that member, and you can report the issue to us at lily@puretech.software.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, the following applies:
Our legal basis for processing your personal data is:
You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data, and the right to data portability. You may also lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. To exercise these rights, contact us at lily@puretech.software.
As a US-based company, we transfer data to the United States. We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable to lawfully transfer data from the EEA to the US.
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
To submit a CCPA request, contact us at lily@puretech.software or use the in-app data export and account deletion features.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by email (to the address on your account) and/or by a prominent notice in the App at least 30 days before the changes take effect. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
Your continued use of Binz after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
We aim to respond to all privacy-related requests within 30 days.