Privacy Policy

Introduction

Foody-AI, Inc. ("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 Foody-AI mobile application (the "App"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the App.

Quick Summary

• We collect personal information, food photos, and health data to provide our AI-powered nutrition analysis service
• Your food photos and journal data are used to train and improve our AI models and are retained indefinitely
• We do not sell your personal information to third parties or advertisers
• We use trusted service providers to help us operate the App
• You have rights to access, correct, and request deletion of certain data (with limitations for AI training data)
• The App is intended for users 18 years of age and older

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you create an account and use the App, we may collect:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password (encrypted)
• Profile Information: Birth date, gender, health goals (e.g., weight loss, weight gain, vitality)
• Authentication Data: Apple ID information when you use Apple Sign In
• Health & Wellness Data: Weight, water intake goals and tracking, nutrition preferences
• Food Journal Data: Meal entries, portion sizes, timing of meals

1.2 Content You Upload

• Food Photos: Images of meals you photograph or select from your photo library for analysis
• AI Analysis Results: Nutritional information, ingredient lists, calorie estimates, and macro/micronutrient data generated from your food photos

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: App features accessed, time spent in the app, interaction patterns
• Performance Data: Crash reports, error logs, and diagnostic information
• Network Information: IP address, connection type

1.4 Information from Third Parties

• Apple Sign In: If you authenticate using Apple Sign In, we receive your Apple ID, email address (if you choose to share it), and name (if you choose to share it)
• Payment Information: Transaction data from Apple In-App Purchase and RevenueCat (we do not directly store your payment card information)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

2.1 Core App Functionality

• Provide AI-powered food analysis and nutritional insights
• Track your meals, water intake, and weight progress
• Generate personalized nutrition recommendations
• Manage your account and authenticate your identity
• Process your subscription payments

2.2 AI Model Training and Improvement

2.3 Service Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve app performance
• Conduct research and development for new features
• Identify and fix technical issues and bugs
• Enhance user experience and interface design

2.4 Communication

• Send you service-related notifications and updates
• Respond to your support requests and inquiries
• Provide customer service assistance
• Send important security or policy updates

2.5 Analytics and Performance

• Monitor app usage and engagement metrics
• Understand user behavior and preferences
• Track crash reports and application stability
• Measure feature effectiveness

2.6 Legal Compliance

• Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Respond to legal requests and prevent fraud
• Protect our rights and property
• Enforce our Terms of Service

3. Important Medical Disclaimer

3.1 Nature of Our Service

The nutritional information, calorie estimates, and health recommendations provided by the App are generated by artificial intelligence for informational and educational purposes only. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.

3.2 Not a Substitute for Professional Care

The App's AI-powered analysis and recommendations should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding:

• Medical conditions
• Diet changes or nutrition plans
• Weight management programs
• Allergies or food sensitivities
• Any health-related concerns

3.3 Accuracy Limitations

Our AI models provide estimates based on visual analysis of food images. These estimates may be inaccurate due to:

• Variations in food preparation and ingredients
• Portion size estimation errors
• AI model limitations and training data biases
• Hidden ingredients or non-visible nutritional content
• Food recognition errors

Do not rely solely on App data for critical health or dietary decisions.

3.4 No Liability for Health Outcomes

We are not liable for any health outcomes, adverse reactions, allergic reactions, or medical issues that may arise from using the App's nutritional information or following its recommendations. Use the App at your own risk.

3.5 Emergency Situations

4. Data Retention

4.1 Food Photos and Journal Data

4.2 Account and Profile Data

• Account information is retained for as long as your account is active
• Upon account deletion, most personal information (name, email, profile data) is deleted within 30 days
• Some data may be retained for legal compliance, fraud prevention, or dispute resolution

4.3 Analytics and Usage Data

• Aggregated and anonymized usage data may be retained indefinitely for analytics purposes
• Individual usage logs are typically retained for up to 2 years

4.4 Legal Obligations

We may retain certain information as required by law, such as transaction records, tax information, or data subject to legal holds.

5. How We Share Your Information

5.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

5.2 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the App:

• Google Cloud Platform: Cloud hosting and data storage (Privacy Policy)
• RevenueCat: Subscription management and in-app purchase processing (Privacy Policy)
• Mixpanel: Analytics and user behavior analysis (Privacy Policy)
• Sentry: Error tracking and crash reporting (Privacy Policy)
• Apple: Authentication services via Apple Sign In (Privacy Policy)

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

5.3 Business Transfers

If Foody-AI is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

• Valid legal processes (subpoenas, court orders, search warrants)
• Requests from government authorities
• Situations involving potential threats to safety
• Protection of our legal rights or property

5.5 Aggregated Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify you individually with:

• Research partners for nutrition and health studies
• Business partners for industry insights
• The public for transparency and educational purposes

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

6.1 Technical Safeguards

• Encryption in Transit: All data transmitted between your device and our servers uses HTTPS/TLS encryption
• Encryption at Rest: Sensitive data is encrypted when stored in our databases
• Secure Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Tokens) for secure API authentication
• Secure Token Storage: Authentication tokens stored in device SecureStore/Keychain

6.2 Organizational Safeguards

• Access controls limiting employee access to personal data
• Regular security training for team members
• Incident response procedures for security breaches
• Regular security assessments and audits

6.3 Limitations

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. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 General Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and certain personal data (subject to limitations below)
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Opt out of analytics tracking (where applicable)

7.2 Limitations on Data Deletion

7.3 California Residents (CCPA Rights)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information (with certain exceptions)
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

7.4 European Union Residents (GDPR Rights)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") with limitations for AI training data
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Legal Basis for Processing: We process your data based on:

• Contract: Processing necessary to provide the services you requested
• Consent: For AI training purposes, you provide explicit consent by using the App
• Legitimate Interests: For analytics, security, and service improvement

7.5 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

• Email: support@foody-ai.com
• Mail: Foody-AI, Inc., 1111B S Governors Ave STE 23365, Dover, DE 19904, US

We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

8. Children's Privacy

The App is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18.

If we discover that we have collected information from a person under 18, we will delete that information immediately. If you believe we have collected information from someone under 18, please contact us at support@foody-ai.com.

9. International Data Transfers

9.1 Data Storage Location

Your information is stored on servers operated by Google Cloud Platform, which may be located in various countries around the world.

9.2 Cross-Border Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that information we collect will be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from the laws of your country.

9.3 EU-US Data Transfers

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions where applicable
• Other lawful transfer mechanisms under GDPR

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

10.1 Types of Technologies We Use

• Authentication Tokens: Essential for maintaining your logged-in session
• Analytics Cookies: Mixpanel analytics to understand app usage (can be opted out)
• Performance Monitoring: Crash reporting and error tracking for app stability

10.2 Your Choices

You can manage certain tracking preferences through your device settings or by contacting us to opt out of analytics tracking.

10.3 No Advertising Cookies

We do not use cookies or tracking technologies for advertising purposes, and we do not share your data with advertising networks.

11. Third-Party Links

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Foody-AI. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

12.1 Notification of Changes

• We will post the updated Privacy Policy in the App
• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• For material changes, we may send you an email notification or display a prominent notice in the App

12.2 Your Continued Use

Your continued use of the App after we post changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Foody-AI, Inc.

• Email: support@foody-ai.com
• Mailing Address: 1111B S Governors Ave STE 23365, Dover, DE 19904, US
• Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days

14. Additional Information for Specific Jurisdictions

14.1 Nevada Residents

Nevada residents may opt out of the sale of covered personal information. We do not sell your personal information as defined under Nevada law. However, you may still submit an opt-out request by contacting us at support@foody-ai.com.

14.2 Brazil (LGPD)

If you are in Brazil, you have rights under the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD), including rights to access, correct, delete, and port your data. Contact us at support@foody-ai.com to exercise these rights.

15. Data Protection Officer

For users in the European Union, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at:

• Email: support@foody-ai.com (Subject: DPO Inquiry)