Introduction

CaloriesCanAI ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application CaloriesCanAI and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not use our Service.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information when you use our Service:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
• Profile Information: Age, weight, height, activity level, and dietary goals
• Health Data: Calorie intake, nutrition information, meal photos, and food diary entries
• Payment Information: Billing information processed through Stripe (we do not store payment card details)

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of our Service:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: Features used, time spent in app, interaction patterns
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, app version, crash reports

Camera and Photos

With your permission, we access your device's camera and photo library to:

• Capture photos of food for AI analysis
• Select existing photos from your library for nutrition analysis
• Process images to identify foods and calculate nutrition information

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: Provide and maintain our nutrition tracking and AI analysis features
• Personalization: Customize your experience based on your goals and preferences
• AI Analysis: Process food photos to identify foods and calculate nutrition information
• Account Management: Create and manage your account, process subscriptions
• Communication: Send you service-related notifications and support responses
• Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve our Service and develop new features
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

• Supabase: Database hosting and user authentication
• Stripe: Payment processing for subscriptions
• AI Services: Third-party AI providers for food recognition (images are processed securely and not stored)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as:

• Court orders or subpoenas
• Law enforcement requests
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety
• Prevention of fraud or illegal activities

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure Infrastructure: Use of secure cloud services with industry-standard protections
• Regular Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats and vulnerabilities

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deletion
• Health Data: Retained according to your preferences and legal requirements
• Usage Data: Typically retained for up to 2 years for analytics purposes
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@caloriescanai.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Account Deletion

You can request account deletion through the app settings or by contacting support. Upon deletion, we will remove your personal information within 24-48 hours, except where retention is required by law.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending you a notification through the app or email for significant changes

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: