The short version: IBD Aide does not collect your data. Your health information stays on your phone, encrypted. There are no accounts, no analytics, no ads, and no servers of ours that ever see your data.
Who we are
IBD Aide is developed by Trisha Samanpure ("we," "us"). Contact: reachritesh@gmail.com.
What data the app handles — and where it lives
IBD Aide helps you record symptoms, bowel movements, foods, hydration, medications, appointments, care-team contacts, questions for your doctor, and quality-of-life check-ins. All of this information is stored only on your device, in a database encrypted at rest by iOS Data Protection. We cannot see it, and we do not transmit, collect, sell, share, or monetize it — ever.
What leaves your device
Three narrow features make network requests. None of them include your health data, your identity, or any account identifier (the app has no accounts):
| Feature | What is sent | To whom |
|---|---|---|
| Barcode food check | The barcode digits of a scanned product, or a food name you type into Lookup | Open Food Facts (a non-profit open food database) |
| Treatment news | A standard web request with no identifiers | Public news feeds (e.g., FDA) |
| Restroom finder | A map search near your current location, handled by Apple Maps under Apple's privacy terms; used only while you use the feature and never stored by the app | Apple Maps |
Food photos taken for dish analysis are processed entirely on your device and are never uploaded anywhere.
Backups and your control
Your data is included in your own encrypted iCloud or computer backup (Apple's standard device backup), which is how it survives a phone upgrade. That backup belongs to you and is governed by Apple's terms — we have no access to it. You can also create a passphrase-protected encrypted export file from Settings, and you can permanently delete all app data at any time via Settings ▸ Delete all data (or by deleting the app).
Security
Data is encrypted at rest via iOS Data Protection with keys held in your device's Secure Enclave. The app can be locked behind Face ID / Touch ID / passcode. Reminders use generic wording so no health details appear on your lock screen. Manual exports are encrypted with AES-256 using a key derived from your passphrase; we cannot recover it if you forget it.
What we don't do
No accounts. No analytics or tracking SDKs. No advertising. No sale or sharing of personal information (including as defined by the California Consumer Privacy Act). No use of health data for marketing or data mining. Because we collect nothing, there is nothing for us to disclose, delete, or port on your behalf — your data is already entirely in your hands.
Children
IBD Aide is not directed at children under 13, and since the app collects no data, no personal information from children (or anyone) is gathered.
Not medical advice
IBD Aide is a tracking tool, not a medical device, and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Food-safety results are informational estimates. Always consult your healthcare team.
Changes to this policy
If a future version of the app changes any data practice, we will update this policy, change the effective date above, and describe the change in the App Store release notes before it takes effect.
Contact
Questions about privacy: reachritesh@gmail.com