Privacy Policy — Foody-AI

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 are processed by AI to provide nutrition analysis. Anonymized, aggregated data may be used to improve our service. You can delete your data at any time.
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 your 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 our subscription management provider (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 Processing and Service Improvement

To provide our nutrition analysis service, we process your food photos through third-party AI providers. These photos are sent for analysis and are not used by Foody-AI to train proprietary AI models.

We may use anonymized, aggregated data — such as aggregated nutrition logs and aggregated food category data — to evaluate service quality, improve recommendations, and develop new features. Such use is not linked to your identity and cannot be re-identified.

Progress photos and weight tracking entries are never used for any analysis or improvement purposes beyond providing the service to you.

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

CRITICAL: Foody-AI is NOT a medical device and does not provide medical advice.

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

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call emergency services immediately (911 in the US). Do not rely on the App for emergency medical guidance.

4. Data Retention

4.1 Food Photos and Journal Data

Your food photos and meal journal data are retained while your account is active. You can delete individual entries or your entire account at any time. Upon account deletion, your food photos and journal data are deleted within 30 days, except for anonymized, aggregated metrics that cannot be linked to you.

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, including providers of:

Cloud hosting and data storage
AI and machine learning analysis (for food recognition, nutritional analysis, and conversational features)
Subscription management and payment processing
Product analytics and user behavior analysis
Error tracking and crash reporting
Authentication services
Transactional and lifecycle email delivery
Customer support tools

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 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

7.3 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")
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: Where required, we obtain consent through clear in-app prompts, not through general use of the App
Legitimate Interests: For analytics, security, and service improvement

7.4 How to Exercise Your Rights

You can delete your account directly from within the app via Settings → Account → Delete Account. For other rights below, 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: Product 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)

This Privacy Policy is effective as of April 29, 2026.

By using Foody-AI, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

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