Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 18, 2026Welcome to Mystery Bite. Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.
a. Information You Provide to Us:
- Taste Preferences: To personalize your "Mystery Bite" experience, we collect data regarding your flavor preferences and dietary interests.
- User-Generated Content: If you use our future AI features to upload photos of ingredients or share food stories, we may process those images and text.
- Contact Information: If you contact us for support, we may collect your email address and the contents of your message.
b. Information Collected Automatically:
- Device Identifiers: We may collect information about your mobile device, such as the device ID, advertising ID (IDFA/GAID), and operating system.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the app, such as the food cards you’ve collected and the number of "blind boxes" opened.
c. Financial Information:
All payments (e.g., the $9.99 Unlimited Access) are processed by Apple or Google. We do not store your credit card details or bank account information on our servers.
We use the collected data to:
- Provide and maintain the "Mystery Bite" service.
- Personalize food card "matching" based on your taste profile.
- Deliver rewards for watching advertisements (via Google AdMob).
- Improve our AI-driven features and food recommendations.
- Ensure the technical functionality and security of the app.
Mystery Bite uses third-party services that may collect information used to identify you:
- Google AdMob: Used to serve advertisements. AdMob may use your advertising ID to show you personalized ads.
- Apple App Store / Google Play Store: For processing in-app purchases.
- AI Service Providers: Future AI features (like ingredient recognition) may process images through secure third-party AI APIs.
If you are a resident of the European Union or California, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Right to Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data.
- Right to Opt-Out: You can opt-out of personalized advertising through your mobile device settings.
- GDPR Consent: For EU users, we will ask for your explicit consent before displaying personalized ads or collecting sensitive data.
Mystery Bite is an entertainment and educational app.
- Information Only: The recipes, ingredients, and cooking steps provided are for informational purposes only.
- Allergy Warning: Users are solely responsible for checking ingredients for potential allergens (e.g., peanuts, shellfish, gluten).
- Cooking Safety: We are not responsible for any accidents, injuries, or health issues arising from the preparation or consumption of food featured in the app. Cook at your own risk.
Mystery Bite does not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). If you are a parent and discover your child has provided us with data, please contact us.
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the app, please feel free to reach out to the creator:
- Developer: Tan Langyue
- Email: Langyuetan@gmail.com
- Website: Mystery Bite Support
Terms of Service
Effective Date: January 18, 2026These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Mystery Bite mobile application ("the App"). By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.
Mystery Bite is a digital entertainment platform designed to share Chinese culinary culture through "blind box" mechanics, digital card collecting, and educational content. The App provides information on recipes, ingredients, and food stories for entertainment purposes only.
- Age: You must be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age required in your country) to use this App.
- Prohibited Actions: You agree not to:
- Attempt to decompile or reverse-engineer the App.
- Use the App to share illegal, offensive, or harmful content via the sharing features.
- Use automated systems (bots) to "farm" food cards or bypass ad requirements.
- One-Time Purchase: We offer an "Unlimited Access" feature (currently priced at $6.99/subject to change). All transactions are handled via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
- Refunds: All financial transactions are subject to the refund policies of Apple or Google. We do not process refunds directly.
- Advertisements: Mystery Bite uses third-party advertising (Google AdMob). By using the App, you agree to the display of such advertisements.
- Original Content: The hand-drawn artwork, UI designs, and curated text (stories/descriptions) in Mystery Bite are owned by the developer or licensed for use.
- Limited License: We grant you a personal, non-exclusive license to use the App and share its content (like food card images) on social media for personal, non-commercial use.
- User Feedback: Any suggestions or feedback you provide may be used by us without compensation to you.
Please read this section carefully:
- Educational Purpose: All recipes, ingredients, and cooking steps are provided for educational and cultural entertainment only. They are not professional culinary or nutritional advice.
- Allergy Warning: Mystery Bite features a wide range of ingredients. It is your sole responsibility to identify and avoid ingredients that may cause allergic reactions or health issues for you or others.
- Assumption of Risk: Cooking involves inherent risks (heat, sharp tools, foodborne illness). By following any recipe or instruction within the App, you assume all risks associated with such activities.
- "Bizarre" Foods: Foods categorized as "High Adventure" or "Bizarre" are cultural curiosities. We do not guarantee their suitability for your specific diet or health condition.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the developer of Mystery Bite shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including but not limited to:
- Physical injury or illness resulting from food preparation.
- Technical malfunctions, data loss, or service interruptions.
- Any reliance placed by you on the accuracy of the information provided in the App.
The App may provide links or shortcuts to third-party platforms (e.g., TikTok, YouTube, Xiaohongshu). We do not control these platforms and are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or terms of use.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this document. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where the developer is located, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
- Email: Langyuetan@gmail.com
Accessibility Statement
Last Updated: January 18, 2026At Mystery Bite, we believe that the joy of discovering Chinese culinary culture should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their physical or cognitive abilities. We are committed to ensuring that our digital "blind box" experience is inclusive and user-friendly for all our users, including those with visual, auditory, or motor impairments.
We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. Our development process, powered by innovative AI technology and guided by human-centric design, prioritizes accessibility from the ground up.
To provide an inclusive experience, Mystery Bite includes the following accessibility features:
- Screen Reader Compatibility: We provide descriptive accessibilityLabels for all interactive elements, including our hand-drawn food illustrations and rarity indicators, ensuring compatibility with VoiceOver (iOS) and TalkBack (Android).
- Dynamic Type Support: The App supports system-wide font scaling. Users can increase text size without losing functionality or encountering layout overlaps.
- Haptic & Auditory Feedback: For users with low vision, we provide unique vibrations (haptic feedback) and sound cues during the "blind box" opening sequence to signal success and rarity.
- Touch Target Optimization: All interactive buttons and cards are designed with a minimum touch area of 44x44 points to assist users with limited fine motor skills.
- Color Contrast: We carefully curate our color palettes to ensure text-to-background contrast ratios meet or exceed the 4.5:1 standard for readability.
As an independent designer-led project, we recognize that accessibility is an ongoing journey. We are constantly working to improve the App’s features and compatibility with assistive technologies.
We are currently working on:
- Enhanced AI-driven image descriptions for all food gallery items.
- High-contrast mode toggles in the Settings menu.
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Mystery Bite. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions on how we can improve, please reach out to us:
- Email: Langyuetan@gmail.com
- Response Time: We aim to respond to accessibility inquiries within 3 business days.
If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility-related inquiry, you may contact us to escalate the issue. We are dedicated to finding a solution that allows you to enjoy our app to the fullest.