Calorie Journal Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Account Information: Email address, username, and profile information
• Food Image Data: Photos of food you upload for calorie analysis, nutrition tracking history, and dietary preferences
• Meal Information: Food items, portion sizes, calorie counts, and nutritional data you record
• Usage Information: Feature preferences, analysis settings, and app customization settings
• Feedback: Reviews, ratings, and support communications

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you use Calorie Journal, we automatically collect certain information:

• Usage Data: How you interact with the app, features used (food recognition, nutrition analysis, meal tracking, etc.), and time spent
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version, and unique device identifiers
• Analytics Data: App performance metrics, crash reports, and user behavior patterns
• Location Data: General location information (if you grant permission)

1.3 Subscription Information

For paid subscriptions, we collect:

• Payment information (processed securely through Apple's App Store)
• Subscription status and renewal dates
• Purchase history and transaction records

2. How We Use Your Information

Purpose	Information Used	Legal Basis
Provide App Services	Food image data, nutrition tracking, meal information, account info	Contract performance
Improve App Features	Usage analytics, feedback, crash reports	Legitimate interest
Process Payments	Subscription data, payment info	Contract performance
Customer Support	Account info, communication history	Contract performance
Legal Compliance	All information as required	Legal obligation

3. Information Sharing

3.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

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

3.2 Limited Sharing

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate the app (analytics, cloud storage, customer support)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing

4. Data Security

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

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and updates
• Secure Infrastructure: Industry-standard security practices

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

• Account Data: Until you delete your account or request deletion
• Food Image Data: Food photos are typically not stored permanently; temporary analysis data is deleted after processing
• Meal and Nutrition Data: Your personal meal tracking and nutrition information is stored until account deletion
• Usage Analytics: Up to 2 years for service improvement
• Subscription Data: As required for billing and legal compliance
• Support Communications: Up to 3 years for quality assurance

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Restriction: Limit how we process your information
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing

7. Children's Privacy

Calorie Journal 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 take steps to delete it promptly.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Third-Party Services

Calorie Journal may integrate with third-party services. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them:

• Apple App Store: For subscription management and payments
• Analytics Services: For app performance monitoring
• Cloud Storage: For data backup and synchronization
• AI Nutrition Analysis Services: For food recognition and nutritional analysis
• Firebase Services: For AI-powered food identification and nutrition database

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes through the app or other appropriate means. Your continued use of Calorie Journal after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

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