The short version: your core health history is stored locally using authenticated encryption. On-device AI processes local inputs on the device where compatible. Only optional cloud AI sends the selected context to the provider and destination you choose after consent. Optional backups are encrypted. SiboMate does not route cloud AI requests through its own server.
What information the app handles
Stored locally by default
- Your assessment answers and results, including breath-test values and symptom checks.
- Your symptom and food logs from the Tracker.
- Your profile details and app preferences.
- Any AI provider API key you enter, which is kept in the secure device keychain.
This information is saved using authenticated local storage and the secure device keychain where appropriate. The local-first core is designed to keep health history on your device. Optional services are described separately below.
The research database
The app can search a database of publicly posted, community-reported experiences from health communities alongside cited research summaries. After the database is downloaded, local search can run on your device. The app may still connect to retrieve updates or use optional services.
What we do not do
- We do not require or create a SiboMate account.
- We do not use third-party advertising or tracking SDKs.
- We do not sell your personal information.
AI features and your health information
Free on-device AI is included in SiboMate and remains optional to use. Where compatible, your question and selected local context are processed on the device. Before optional cloud AI is used, the app shows a consent screen explaining what will be shared, and you must agree.
Only optional cloud AI sends the question and context you select, which may include assessment results, logs, and matching research excerpts, to the provider and destination shown in the app. Apple’s on-device route is available where compatible. Cloud requests go directly to the provider you choose, using the API key you entered, and do not pass through our servers. The provider’s own privacy policy and terms apply. You can disconnect cloud AI and remove your key at any time.
AI answers are not medical advice. They can be incomplete or wrong. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.
Purchases
SiboMate offers auto-renewing subscriptions and a one-time lifetime purchase. Purchases are processed by Apple and managed on our behalf by RevenueCat.
RevenueCat processes purchase records, receipt information, and an anonymous identifier so purchases work across reinstalls. It does not receive your name, email, or the health information you enter. Read RevenueCat’s privacy policy and Apple’s privacy policy.
Children
SiboMate is intended for adults and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Changes and your rights
You can delete local data at any time by using the app’s controls, clearing the app’s data, or uninstalling the app. If encrypted backups are enabled, delete those separately through the backup controls. If this policy changes, we will update the date above.
Support
Need help, found a bug, or have a privacy question? Email sibomate@gmail.com. We aim to respond within 2–3 business days.
Purchases and subscriptions
To restore a purchase, open the purchase screen and choose “Restore Purchases.” To cancel a subscription, open iPhone Settings, tap your name, then Subscriptions. Lifetime is a one-time purchase and does not renew.
Terms of Use
SiboMate is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is not a substitute for professional medical care. Content may be incomplete or become outdated.
Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider. Never begin, stop, or change treatment based solely on this app. By using SiboMate, you acknowledge that you use it at your own discretion and risk. Purchases are subject to the Apple Standard EULA.