PlateSnap — Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

PlateSnap is built local-first: your meal history and macro estimates are stored only on your device, using Apple's on-device SwiftData framework. Aguach1leLabs does not operate a server, and there is no account or login — we never receive or store your data.

Camera and Photo Library

PlateSnap requests camera and photo library access so you can photograph your plate. Photos you scan are sent directly from your device to OpenAI's API using an API key you provide and control yourself in Settings, for ingredient and macro estimation. Aguach1leLabs never sees, stores, or has access to these photos or your API key.

Your own AI key (BYOK)

PlateSnap uses a "bring your own key" model for cloud AI features. Your OpenAI API key is stored only in your device's Keychain, encrypted by iOS. It is never transmitted to Aguach1leLabs, logged, or included in any file we can access.

What we don't do

• No analytics or crash-reporting SDKs
• No advertising or ad networks
• No tracking across other companies' apps or websites
• No sale of your data — we don't have a way to collect it in the first place

Third parties

The only third party PlateSnap ever communicates with is OpenAI, and only for the specific photo you choose to scan, using your own API key. OpenAI's handling of that request is governed by OpenAI's own privacy policy.

Children's privacy

PlateSnap is not directed at children and does not knowingly collect information from anyone.

Changes to this policy

If this policy changes, the updated version will be posted at this URL with a new "last updated" date.

Contact

Questions about this policy: mat.enrique.galicia@gmail.com