FoodCost Pro

Restaurant Food Cost & Profit Calculator

Effective Date: June 8, 2026 | Version 1.0

1. About FoodCost Pro

FoodCost Pro is a professional food cost and profit calculator application designed for restaurant owners, chefs, caterers, food truck operators, and culinary business professionals. The app enables users to:

• Calculate food cost percentage for any recipe or menu item

• Track ingredient costs, labor, overhead, and waste factors

• Manage and save an unlimited number of recipes with full cost breakdowns

• Analyze break-even points, profit margins, and pricing strategies

• View historical calculation trends and export reports

• Use multi-currency support for international restaurant operations

FoodCost Pro is developed and maintained as an independent Android application and is available on the Google Play Store. The app is designed to work fully offline; all calculations are performed locally on your device without requiring an internet connection for core functionality.

Developer Contact Information

App Name: FoodCost Pro — Restaurant Profit Calculator

Platform: Android (Google Play Store)

Contact Email: privacy@foodcostpro.app

Website: https://foodcostpro.app

2. User Privacy

2.1 Our Privacy Commitment

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all users of FoodCost Pro. We believe your personal data belongs to you, and our goal is to collect as little data as possible while still providing a high-quality experience. We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

2.2 Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

FoodCost Pro stores the following data that you enter into the app. This data is stored locally on your device only:

• Recipe names, ingredient names, quantities, and unit costs

• Recipe categories, serving sizes, and selling prices

• Labor cost and overhead cost values you input

• Notes you add to saved recipes

• Your selected currency preference

Information Collected Automatically

When you use FoodCost Pro, the following non-personal information may be collected automatically by our advertising partner (Google AdMob):

• Device type, operating system version, and screen resolution

• App interaction data (which screens are viewed, how long the app is used)

• General location at country/region level (for ad targeting purposes only)

• Advertising ID (Android Advertising ID — you can reset or opt out of this at any time in your device settings)

• IP address (used by ad networks for fraud prevention, not stored by us)

We do not collect your name, email address, phone number, or any personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily contact us for support.

2.3 How We Use Your Information

The information described above is used solely for the following purposes:

Category

Details

Recipe & calculation data

Stored locally on device to power the app's core features. Never transmitted to our servers.

App usage analytics

Aggregated, anonymous data used to improve app performance and user experience.

Advertising data (AdMob)

Used by Google to serve relevant ads in the free version of the app. Governed by Google's privacy policy.

In-app purchase data

Processed entirely by Google Play. We receive only a purchase confirmation token — no payment details.

Support emails

Used solely to respond to your inquiry. Not shared with third parties.

2.4 Data Storage and Security

All recipe data, calculation history, and user preferences are stored locally on your Android device using Room (SQLite) database and Android SharedPreferences. This data:

• Never leaves your device under normal app operation

• Is not synced to any cloud server by FoodCost Pro

• Is encrypted at rest on devices running Android 6.0 and above (using Android's built-in full-disk or file-based encryption)

• Is automatically deleted if you uninstall the app

We implement industry-standard security practices in our codebase, including secure HTTPS connections for any network communication (such as ad loading) and enforcing Android's network security configuration to prevent cleartext traffic.

2.5 Data Retention

Since we do not collect personal data on our servers, there is no server-side data to retain or delete. All data is retained locally on your device for as long as you have the app installed. You can delete all app data at any time by:

• Going to Android Settings → Apps → FoodCost Pro → Storage → Clear Data

• Uninstalling the app, which removes all locally stored data

• Using the in-app "Clear History" feature to delete scan history

2.6 Your Privacy Rights

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

• Right to Access — You can view all your data directly within the app at any time.

• Right to Delete — You can delete all your data by clearing app storage or uninstalling the app.

• Right to Portability — The app's export feature allows you to export your recipe data in human-readable formats.

• Right to Opt Out of Advertising — You can opt out of personalized ads by going to Android Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of ads personalization.

• GDPR Rights (EU Users) — EU residents may contact us at privacy@foodcostpro.app to exercise rights under the General Data Protection Regulation.

• CCPA Rights (California Users) — California residents may contact us to exercise rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act.

3. Declared App Permissions

FoodCost Pro requests the following permissions on your Android device. We follow the principle of least privilege — we only request permissions that are strictly necessary for app functionality.

Category

Details

INTERNET

Required — Needed to load advertisements (Google AdMob) in the free version of the app. Not used to transmit your recipe data.

ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required — Allows the app to check if the device is connected to the internet before attempting to load ads. Improves app performance.

WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (Android ≤ 9)

Optional — Only requested on Android 9 and below for the PDF export feature. Not requested on Android 10+.

READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (Android ≤ 12)

Optional — Only requested on Android 12 and below if you choose to attach images to recipes.

READ_MEDIA_IMAGES (Android 13+)

Optional — Required on Android 13+ if you choose to attach a photo to a recipe. Only accessed when you explicitly select a photo.

CAMERA

Not requested — FoodCost Pro does not use the camera.

LOCATION

Not requested — FoodCost Pro does not collect location data.

CONTACTS

Not requested — FoodCost Pro does not access your contacts.

MICROPHONE

Not requested — FoodCost Pro does not use the microphone.

PHONE

Not requested — FoodCost Pro does not access phone state or call logs.

You can review and revoke any granted permissions at any time by going to Android Settings → Apps → FoodCost Pro → Permissions.

Important Permission Note

Storage permissions (READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, READ_MEDIA_IMAGES) are only requested at the moment you attempt to use the image attachment or PDF export features. If you do not use these features, these permissions will never be requested.

4. Advertising & Third-Party Services

4.1 Google AdMob

The free version of FoodCost Pro displays advertisements served by Google AdMob, a mobile advertising platform operated by Google LLC. AdMob may use device identifiers and usage data to serve personalized advertisements.

Google's data collection through AdMob is governed by Google's Privacy Policy, available at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

AdMob may collect:

• Your device's Advertising ID (AAID)

• Approximate location based on IP address

• App usage behavior for ad targeting

• Information about ads you interact with

You can control personalized advertising settings at any time:

• On your Android device: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

• Using the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out at: optout.aboutads.info

• By upgrading to FoodCost Pro Premium, which removes all ads entirely

4.2 Google Play Billing

In-app purchases (Premium subscription and one-time purchases) are processed entirely by Google Play Billing. FoodCost Pro does not handle or store your payment card information. Google's billing terms apply: https://play.google.com/about/play-terms/

4.3 No Other Third-Party Services

FoodCost Pro does not use:

• Analytics SDKs (e.g., Firebase Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude)

• Crash reporting services (e.g., Crashlytics, Sentry)

• Social media SDKs (e.g., Facebook SDK, Twitter SDK)

• Maps or location services

• Any backend server operated by the developer

5. Children's Privacy Policy

5.1 Age Requirements

FoodCost Pro is designed for use by adults and professionals in the food service industry. The app is not directed to, designed for, or intended for use by children under the age of 13 in the United States, or under the applicable age of digital consent in other countries (e.g., 16 in certain European Union member states).

5.2 COPPA Compliance (United States)

FoodCost Pro complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under the age of 13. The app's content — food cost calculations, profit margins, break-even analysis, and restaurant operations — is professional in nature and not appropriate or marketed to children.

If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information (e.g., via a support email), we will promptly delete that information from our records and, if applicable, from any service we use.

5.3 GDPR-K / EU Children's Privacy

For users in the European Union and European Economic Area, FoodCost Pro complies with GDPR Article 8 regarding children's consent to data processing. Users in these regions must be at least 16 years old (or the applicable age in their member state) to use digital services that involve data processing.

If a parent or guardian believes their child has used FoodCost Pro and provided any information, they should contact us immediately at privacy@foodcostpro.app and we will take prompt action to delete any associated data.

5.4 Google Play Target Audience

In compliance with Google Play's Families Policy and Target Audience and Content Policy, FoodCost Pro has been designated as targeting users aged 18 and above only. The app's Google Play listing does not include content or imagery directed at children, and the app is not listed in Google Play's family-friendly categories.

5.5 Advertising to Children

Because FoodCost Pro does not target children, we do not apply child-directed ad settings in AdMob. However, as a best practice, our AdMob configuration explicitly tags the app as not child-directed (setTagForChildDirectedTreatment(false)) to ensure compliance with advertising policies. If a parent is concerned that their child is using the app, we recommend enabling parental controls via Google Family Link.

Parental Notice

FoodCost Pro is a professional restaurant business tool for adults. If you are a parent and your child has installed this app, you can remove it and clear all associated data through Android Settings → Apps → FoodCost Pro → Uninstall. For any concerns, contact us at privacy@foodcostpro.app.

6. International Users & Legal Compliance

6.1 GDPR (European Union & EEA)

For users in the European Union and European Economic Area, we process data under the following lawful bases:

• Legitimate Interests — Processing device data to serve advertisements that fund the free version of the app.

• Contract Performance — Processing purchase confirmation tokens to grant premium access.

• Consent — Where required, we obtain your consent before collecting optional data.

EU/EEA users have the right to lodge a complaint with their national data protection authority if they believe their data rights have been violated.

6.2 CCPA (California, USA)

California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. FoodCost Pro does not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at privacy@foodcostpro.app.

6.3 Data Transfers

As all user-generated data (recipes, calculations, preferences) is stored locally on your device, no data transfers to third-country servers occur for that data. Advertising data transferred to Google is subject to Google's Data Processing Agreements which comply with applicable data transfer mechanisms including Standard Contractual Clauses for EU data.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, new features in the app, or changes in applicable laws. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy

• Post the updated policy at https://foodcostpro.app/privacy

• Show an in-app notification on the next app launch after a material update

• Update the policy version number in the Google Play Store listing

Your continued use of FoodCost Pro after a policy update constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. If you do not agree to the updated policy, you should discontinue use of the app and uninstall it.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the data practices of FoodCost Pro, please contact us:

Category

Details

privacy@foodcostpro.app

Website

https://foodcostpro.app

https://foodcostpro.app/privacy

Response Time

Within 5 business days

Language

English (primary); other languages accommodated where possible

For urgent privacy concerns, especially those involving children's data, please mark your email with the subject line "URGENT PRIVACY — CHILDREN" and we will respond within 24 hours.

FoodCost Pro

Restaurant Food Cost & Profit Calculator

Effective: June 8, 2026

https://foodcostpro.app/privacy

Restaurant Food Cost & Profit Calculator

Effective Date: June 8, 2026 | Version 1.0

1. About FoodCost Pro

• Calculate food cost percentage for any recipe or menu item

• Track ingredient costs, labor, overhead, and waste factors

• Manage and save an unlimited number of recipes with full cost breakdowns

• Analyze break-even points, profit margins, and pricing strategies

• View historical calculation trends and export reports

• Use multi-currency support for international restaurant operations

Developer Contact Information

App Name: FoodCost Pro — Restaurant Profit Calculator

Platform: Android (Google Play Store)

Contact Email: privacy@foodcostpro.app

Website: https://foodcostpro.app

2. User Privacy

2.1 Our Privacy Commitment

2.2 Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

FoodCost Pro stores the following data that you enter into the app. This data is stored locally on your device only:

• Recipe names, ingredient names, quantities, and unit costs

• Recipe categories, serving sizes, and selling prices

• Labor cost and overhead cost values you input

• Notes you add to saved recipes

• Your selected currency preference

Information Collected Automatically

When you use FoodCost Pro, the following non-personal information may be collected automatically by our advertising partner (Google AdMob):

• Device type, operating system version, and screen resolution

• App interaction data (which screens are viewed, how long the app is used)

• General location at country/region level (for ad targeting purposes only)

• Advertising ID (Android Advertising ID — you can reset or opt out of this at any time in your device settings)

• IP address (used by ad networks for fraud prevention, not stored by us)

We do not collect your name, email address, phone number, or any personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily contact us for support.

2.3 How We Use Your Information

The information described above is used solely for the following purposes:

Category

Details

Recipe & calculation data

Stored locally on device to power the app's core features. Never transmitted to our servers.

App usage analytics

Aggregated, anonymous data used to improve app performance and user experience.

Advertising data (AdMob)

Used by Google to serve relevant ads in the free version of the app. Governed by Google's privacy policy.

In-app purchase data

Processed entirely by Google Play. We receive only a purchase confirmation token — no payment details.

Support emails

Used solely to respond to your inquiry. Not shared with third parties.

2.4 Data Storage and Security

All recipe data, calculation history, and user preferences are stored locally on your Android device using Room (SQLite) database and Android SharedPreferences. This data:

• Never leaves your device under normal app operation

• Is not synced to any cloud server by FoodCost Pro

• Is encrypted at rest on devices running Android 6.0 and above (using Android's built-in full-disk or file-based encryption)

• Is automatically deleted if you uninstall the app

2.5 Data Retention

• Going to Android Settings → Apps → FoodCost Pro → Storage → Clear Data

• Uninstalling the app, which removes all locally stored data

• Using the in-app "Clear History" feature to delete scan history

2.6 Your Privacy Rights

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

• Right to Access — You can view all your data directly within the app at any time.

• Right to Delete — You can delete all your data by clearing app storage or uninstalling the app.

• Right to Portability — The app's export feature allows you to export your recipe data in human-readable formats.

• Right to Opt Out of Advertising — You can opt out of personalized ads by going to Android Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of ads personalization.

• GDPR Rights (EU Users) — EU residents may contact us at privacy@foodcostpro.app to exercise rights under the General Data Protection Regulation.

• CCPA Rights (California Users) — California residents may contact us to exercise rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act.

3. Declared App Permissions

FoodCost Pro requests the following permissions on your Android device. We follow the principle of least privilege — we only request permissions that are strictly necessary for app functionality.

Category

Details

INTERNET

Required — Needed to load advertisements (Google AdMob) in the free version of the app. Not used to transmit your recipe data.

ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required — Allows the app to check if the device is connected to the internet before attempting to load ads. Improves app performance.

WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (Android ≤ 9)

Optional — Only requested on Android 9 and below for the PDF export feature. Not requested on Android 10+.

READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (Android ≤ 12)

Optional — Only requested on Android 12 and below if you choose to attach images to recipes.

READ_MEDIA_IMAGES (Android 13+)

Optional — Required on Android 13+ if you choose to attach a photo to a recipe. Only accessed when you explicitly select a photo.

CAMERA

Not requested — FoodCost Pro does not use the camera.

LOCATION

Not requested — FoodCost Pro does not collect location data.

CONTACTS

Not requested — FoodCost Pro does not access your contacts.

MICROPHONE

Not requested — FoodCost Pro does not use the microphone.

PHONE

Not requested — FoodCost Pro does not access phone state or call logs.

You can review and revoke any granted permissions at any time by going to Android Settings → Apps → FoodCost Pro → Permissions.

Important Permission Note

4. Advertising & Third-Party Services

4.1 Google AdMob

Google's data collection through AdMob is governed by Google's Privacy Policy, available at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

AdMob may collect:

• Your device's Advertising ID (AAID)

• Approximate location based on IP address

• App usage behavior for ad targeting

• Information about ads you interact with

You can control personalized advertising settings at any time:

• On your Android device: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

• Using the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out at: optout.aboutads.info

• By upgrading to FoodCost Pro Premium, which removes all ads entirely

4.2 Google Play Billing

4.3 No Other Third-Party Services

FoodCost Pro does not use:

• Analytics SDKs (e.g., Firebase Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude)

• Crash reporting services (e.g., Crashlytics, Sentry)

• Social media SDKs (e.g., Facebook SDK, Twitter SDK)

• Maps or location services

• Any backend server operated by the developer

5. Children's Privacy Policy

5.1 Age Requirements

5.2 COPPA Compliance (United States)

5.3 GDPR-K / EU Children's Privacy

5.4 Google Play Target Audience

5.5 Advertising to Children

Parental Notice

6. International Users & Legal Compliance

6.1 GDPR (European Union & EEA)

For users in the European Union and European Economic Area, we process data under the following lawful bases:

• Legitimate Interests — Processing device data to serve advertisements that fund the free version of the app.

• Contract Performance — Processing purchase confirmation tokens to grant premium access.

• Consent — Where required, we obtain your consent before collecting optional data.

EU/EEA users have the right to lodge a complaint with their national data protection authority if they believe their data rights have been violated.

6.2 CCPA (California, USA)

6.3 Data Transfers

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, new features in the app, or changes in applicable laws. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy

• Post the updated policy at https://foodcostpro.app/privacy

• Show an in-app notification on the next app launch after a material update

• Update the policy version number in the Google Play Store listing

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the data practices of FoodCost Pro, please contact us:

Category

Details

privacy@foodcostpro.app

Website

https://foodcostpro.app

https://foodcostpro.app/privacy

Response Time

Within 5 business days

Language

English (primary); other languages accommodated where possible

For urgent privacy concerns, especially those involving children's data, please mark your email with the subject line "URGENT PRIVACY — CHILDREN" and we will respond within 24 hours.

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Restaurant Food Cost & Profit Calculator

Effective: June 8, 2026

https://foodcostpro.app/privacy

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