Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name and email address
• Profile information (age, gender, height, weight, activity level)
• Nutrition goals and preferences
• Password (encrypted and stored securely)

Nutrition Data

To provide our AI-powered nutrition tracking, we collect:

• Food photos you upload for analysis
• Meal descriptions and nutrition logs
• Eating patterns and habits
• Progress tracking data

Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you use our app:

• App usage patterns and feature interactions
• Device information (type, operating system, unique identifiers)
• Performance data and error logs
• Analytics data to improve our services

2. How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

• Analyze your food photos and descriptions using AI
• Calculate nutritional content and track your goals
• Provide personalized insights and recommendations
• Sync your data across devices

Communication

• Send important account and service updates
• Deliver notifications based on your preferences
• Respond to your support requests
• Share relevant health and nutrition tips (with consent)

Improvement and Analytics

• Improve our AI models and accuracy
• Enhance app features and user experience
• Conduct research and analytics (in aggregate, anonymized form)
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Limited Sharing

We may share your information only in these specific circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate our app (cloud hosting, payment processing, customer support)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with user notification)

Anonymous Data

We may share aggregated, anonymous data for research, analytics, or business purposes. This data cannot be used to identify individual users.

4. Data Security

Security Measures

• End-to-end encryption for data transmission
• Secure storage with industry-standard encryption
• Regular security audits and penetration testing
• Access controls and authentication protocols
• Employee training on data protection practices

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill legal obligations. You can request data deletion at any time from your account settings.

5. Your Rights and Controls

Account Controls

• Access: View and download your personal data
• Update: Modify your profile and preferences
• Delete: Remove your account and associated data
• Export: Download your nutrition data in portable formats

Communication Preferences

• Opt-out of non-essential notifications
• Unsubscribe from marketing emails
• Control push notification settings
• Manage data sharing preferences

Regional Rights

If you're located in the EU, UK, or other jurisdictions with specific privacy laws, you may have additional rights including data portability, rectification, and the right to object to processing.

6. Children's Privacy

CalorieAI – AI Calorie & Macro Tracker is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will promptly delete it.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers, including standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top
• Notify you via email or in-app notification
• Provide a summary of significant changes
• Give you the opportunity to review before changes take effect

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us: