Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Stout Tech LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website stouttech.net. This policy describes how we handle information when you use this website or contact us.

Information we collect on this website

We do not use cookies, analytics, or tracking scripts on stouttech.net. When you contact us by email or phone (using the details on this site), we receive only the information you choose to provide (e.g. your email address and message). We use that information solely to respond to you and do not sell or share it with third parties for marketing.

Our mobile apps

Our mobile applications have their own data practices, described below. We do not use this website to run those apps or collect app data through this site.

Balance The Calorie (mobile app)

App policy last updated: March 2026

Balance The Calorie is published by Stout Tech LLC. This section describes how we handle information when you use the Balance The Calorie mobile application.

Data we collect in the app

  • Food and nutrition: Food entries, calorie counts, protein amounts, meal photos
  • Activity: Workout entries, steps, calories burned
  • Personal information: Display name, username, email (optional), weight, height, age, gender
  • Goals and preferences: Calorie goals, protein goals, units and settings
  • Photos: Meal photos you take or select for AI estimation

How we use your data

  • To provide calorie and nutrition tracking
  • To estimate calories from photos or text using AI (OpenAI API)
  • To personalize goals, units, and your experience
  • Processing is on your device except when you use AI estimation, as described below

Storage

Your app data is stored locally on your device (e.g. AsyncStorage). We do not store your app data on our servers unless you explicitly use a backup feature we offer.

Photos may be stored in your device photo library. For AI estimation, images or descriptions are sent over HTTPS for processing and are not kept by us after the estimate is returned, in line with our processor’s policies.

Third parties

We use OpenAI for AI-powered calorie estimation. Content you send for estimation is processed according to OpenAI’s privacy policy. We do not sell your personal data for marketing.

AI food estimation

  • Photos or descriptions are sent to OpenAI’s API only when you use the feature
  • Estimates are approximate; they are not a substitute for professional medical or nutrition advice

Your rights

  • View and manage data in the app
  • Delete entries or all data (including via the app’s delete / clear-data options)
  • Remove the app from your device to delete local data

Children

The app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Security

Local storage is on your device. Network calls for AI features use HTTPS. We do not operate a cloud login that stores passwords for this app in a way that replaces your device storage.

Disclaimer

Balance The Calorie provides estimates for informational purposes only, not medical advice.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect the latest version. Continued use of stouttech.net after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact us at contact@stouttech.net or call (917) 227-3464.