Welcome to Calorise, the easiest and most user-friendly calorie counter app! Your privacy and trust are very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Calorise (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and safeguards your personal information when you use our app (the “App”).
As a first-time developer, I am committed to transparency in handling your data and ensuring it is managed responsibly. While Calorise is not yet fully compliant with regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), I aim to meet these standards in the future. By using Calorise, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the App.
To provide you with the best possible experience, Calorise collects the following types of information:
1.1. Information You Provide During Signup
When creating an account, you provide the following information:
Name (required) – To personalize your experience.
Gender (required) – Used to calculate personalized calorie recommendations.
Age (required) – Essential for calculating Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR).
Weight (required) – Used for accurate calorie and activity tracking.
Height (required) – To improve the accuracy of our calorie calculations.
Target Weight (required) – To tailor your fitness and weight management goals.
Profile Picture (optional) – If provided, stored securely in Firebase Cloud Storage.
1.2. Speech-to-Text Input
If you use the speech-to-text feature, we request permission to access your microphone. Audio data is processed locally on your device to convert speech into text and is not stored on our servers.
1.3. Information Collected Automatically
When you use Calorise, the following data is collected automatically:
Device Information: Includes device model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers.
Log Data: Information about app usage, crashes, and errors to help us troubleshoot and improve the App.
Analytics Data: Collected through Firebase Analytics to understand user behavior and improve app performance.
1.4. Integration with Google Fit (Optional)
With your explicit consent, Calorise integrates with Google Fit to access fitness and activity data. This data includes:
Location Data: To calculate steps, distance, activity duration, and calories burned.
Physical Activity Data: Such as steps taken, calories burned, type of activity (e.g., running or cycling), distance traveled, and duration of activities.
Google Fit integration is optional, and you can disable it at any time in the App settings.
1.5. Firebase Services
We use Firebase for the following purposes:
Firebase Authentication: To manage secure login and account creation.
Firebase Database: To store user profile data and preferences.
Firebase Cloud Storage: To store optional profile pictures uploaded by users.
Firebase Analytics: To analyze user activity and improve the app’s functionality.
We use your data to provide, maintain, and improve the features of Calorise. Specific uses include:
Personalized Recommendations: To calculate your daily calorie intake, provide fasting schedules, and suggest recipes or exercises tailored to your fitness goals.
Activity Tracking: To display your steps, calories burned, and activity history when connected to Google Fit.
Performance Improvement: Using analytics data to understand app usage patterns and enhance features.
Secure Operations: To authenticate users and maintain the security of the App.
Note: We do not use your data for marketing or advertising purposes and do not share it with third parties without your explicit consent.
We take the security of your data seriously and implement industry-standard practices, including:
Data Encryption: All data transmissions are encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols to protect your information during transfer.
Access Controls: Access to user data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
Regular Monitoring: Our systems are regularly monitored to detect and address vulnerabilities.
However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute safety of your data. Please use Calorise at your own discretion.
Calorise uses trusted third-party services to provide core functionality:
GeminiAI APIs: For generating calorie and food data from user prompts. Note that no personal information is sent to GeminiAI.
Firebase Services: For user authentication, data storage, and analytics. Firebase adheres to strict data security standards.
Google Fit: For optional fitness data synchronization, which requires explicit consent.
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing these policies to understand how your data may be used.
5.1. Data Retention
We retain your data as long as your account remains active or as necessary to provide the App’s services. If you stop using Calorise but do not delete your account, your data will continue to be stored securely unless you request otherwise.
5.2. Data Deletion Policy
Currently, Calorise does not have an in-app data deletion feature. However, if you wish to delete your account and associated data, you can contact us at abhi@writeme.com with the subject line “Data Deletion Request.”
After verifying your identity, we will manually delete your account and data from our servers within 30 days. Some data may need to be retained for legal or regulatory purposes.
While Calorise is not yet fully compliant with GDPR or CCPA, we are working toward aligning with these standards. Until then, you can:
Access and Update Your Data: View and modify your profile information through the App settings.
Disable Google Fit Integration: You can revoke access to Google Fit at any time through the App settings.
Request Data Deletion: As outlined above, contact us to request the deletion of your data.
Calorise is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at abhi@writeme.com, and we will delete the information promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to the App or legal requirements. Updates will be posted within the App, and the revised policy will include the effective date.
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: abhi@writeme.com
Thank you for trusting Calorise to support your health and fitness goals. Your privacy is our top priority!
This comprehensive Privacy Policy ensures transparency and outlines your current limitations, providing users with clear channels to manage their data responsibly.