Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At SourdoughLab ("we", "our", or "us"), accessible from our website, your privacy is one of our highest priorities. We design our sourdough calculator and fermentation utilities with a strict privacy-first architecture. This Privacy Policy document outlines what information is stored, how it is used, and how we protect your personal privacy.
2. Information We Do NOT Collect
Unlike many modern web platforms, we do not require you to create an account, log in, or provide personal identity details to use our full suite of baking tools. Specifically:
- We do not collect your name, phone number, physical address, or financial details.
- We do not sell, trade, or monetize your baking formulas or personal data to third parties or advertising networks.
- We do not use invasive behavioral tracking scripts or third-party advertising cookies.
3. Client-Side Browser Storage (Local Storage)
To provide a fast, seamless baking experience, SourdoughLab uses your browser's local storage capabilities (localStorage). This data remains strictly stored on your own device and is never transmitted to our servers:
| Storage Key | Purpose | Location |
|---|---|---|
sourdough_theme | Saves your preferred Light / Dark mode display setting. | Client Browser Only |
sourdough_custom_presets | Saves your custom flour blends, hydration rates, and recipe names. | Client Browser Only |
sourdough_unit | Remembers your preference between Metric (grams) and Imperial (ounces). | Client Browser Only |
You can clear this stored data at any time through your web browser settings by clearing your cookies and site data for this domain.
4. Third-Party Infrastructure & CDN Fonts
To ensure our website loads quickly and reliably across global networks, we utilize standard static hosting and content delivery networks (CDNs). When you load our pages:
- Web Fonts: We may load open-source typography (such as Google Fonts / Inter) via secure HTTPS requests. Your browser may log standard technical HTTP headers (such as IP address and user-agent) necessary for asset delivery.
- Hosting & Server Logs: Standard web server logs are maintained by hosting providers solely for cybersecurity monitoring, error diagnosis, and DDoS protection.
5. External Links
Our guides may occasionally provide links to external baking resources, scientific studies, or community forums. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. Note that external sites are not operated by SourdoughLab, and we strongly advise you to review their respective privacy policies.
6. Children's Information
SourdoughLab is an educational culinary tool suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our technical features or applicable legal standards. Any modifications will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" timestamp.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please feel free to reach out to us via our Contact Page.