Last updated: Wed, Jul 9, 2025
Information We Collect
Sip & Scroll collects minimal information necessary for app
functionality:
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Photos taken during hydration verification (temporarily processed
for cup detection)
- App usage patterns for blocking functionality
- Hydration tracking data (stored locally)
- Personal moments and reflection data (stored locally)
Photo Processing
When you take a hydration selfie:
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Photos are temporarily sent to Google's Gemini AI for cup/water
verification
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Only the verification result (cup detected: yes/no) is returned to
the app
- Photos are not stored by Gemini or our servers
How We Use Your Information
Your information is used solely for:
- Verifying hydration actions through AI image analysis
- Providing hydration tracking functionality
- Enabling app blocking features
- Creating personal reflection moments
Data Storage
Your personal data is handled as follows:
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Hydration logs and personal moments are stored locally on your
device
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Photos are temporarily processed by Google Gemini AI for
verification only
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No photos or personal information are permanently stored on
external servers
Third-Party Services
We use Google Gemini AI for photo verification. This service:
- Receives photos temporarily for cup detection analysis
- Returns only verification results (not photos)
- Is governed by Google's privacy policy
- Does not store or retain your photos