Effective date: November 12, 2026
Data controller: Beebird Teknoloji A.Ş., İTÜ Teknokent ARI-8 Building, Reşitpaşa Mah. Katar Cad., Sarıyer / Istanbul. Contact: info@beebird.io
This text explains what information the Scaleist Kitchen mobile app processes, for what purpose, and with whom, under the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (KVKK). The app is designed to use the minimum amount of information necessary to perform its function.
1. Information that does not leave us (stored only on your phone)
Weighing results, the foods you select and their nutritional values, the information of the paired scale, and your optional local profile name are stored only on your phone. This information is not sent to Beebird or anywhere else.
The app does not ask you to create an account; it does not collect your name, email address, phone number, location, contacts, or advertising ID. There are no ads in the app; your information is not sold.
2. Complete list of information sent from your phone
The app only sends the following three pieces of information from your phone, and only when you use the relevant feature:
| Information sent | When | Where it goes | Purpose | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food photo (location and device information/EXIF removed) | Only when you take a photo, check the confirmation box, and send it | To the Google Gemini AI service via the Beebird server (Microsoft Azure, North Europe) | To suggest the name of the food in the photo | It is not stored on the Beebird server. Google does not use the content for product development under the paid Gemini API terms; it may retain it for a limited time to prevent abuse. |
| Food search term (e.g., "rice") | When you search for food by typing or voice | To the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) FoodData Central service via the Beebird server | To find nutritional values | Not stored |
| Random installation ID | When photo recognition or food search is used for the first time | Beebird server | To count daily usage rights and prevent abuse | Only a non-reversible summary (SHA-256) is kept on the server; it is not associated with your name, email, or phone hardware ID. |
Voice search uses your phone's built-in speech recognition service; Scaleist Kitchen does not record audio or send your voice.
3. Permissions
- Nearby devices (Bluetooth): To connect to the scale.
- Location (Android 11 and earlier only): This is a permission required by Android for Bluetooth scanning; the app does not read or send your location.
- Camera permission is not required: Photos are taken using the phone's built-in camera app.
4. Legal basis
Photo and search information are processed to provide the service you request (KVKK Art. 5/2-c, establishment and performance of a contract) and for Beebird's legitimate interest in protecting its service against abuse (Art. 5/2-f). Sending a photo always begins with your approval.
5. International transfer
Photos are sent to the Google Gemini service, and search terms are sent to the USDA service in the United States; these services operate outside of Turkey. Transfers are limited to these two purposes and the information listed in the table above. If you do not want to send a photo, you can search for food by typing or voice, or use the app only as a scale.
6. Security
All connections are encrypted with HTTPS. The installation ID is stored encrypted on your phone using Android Keystore.
7. Deletion and your rights
When you uninstall the app, all Scaleist Kitchen data on your phone is deleted. You can request the deletion of the installation ID summary on the server and exercise your other rights under KVKK Art. 11 by writing to info@beebird.io.
8. Children
Scaleist Kitchen is not intended for users under the age of 18.
9. Medical warning
Scaleist Kitchen is not a medical device; it does not diagnose or recommend treatment. The nutritional values shown are estimates for informational purposes.
10. Changes
If this text changes, the current version will be published on this page, and the effective date will be updated. If a new type of information is added to the app's transmissions, no new information will be sent until this table is updated.