PRIVACY POLICY FOR FOOD SCAN - CALORIE AI

Last Updated: [21/04/2025]

1. Introduction

Welcome to Food Scan - Calorie AI ("the App"), developed by 3ACE Studio. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you use our AI-powered food scanning and calorie-tracking application.

This App falls under the Health & Fitness category on Google Play, and we adhere strictly to:

• Google Play’s Developer Policy (especially for sensitive health data).

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (for EU users).

• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) (for California residents).

By using the App, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Data We Collect

2.1. User-Provided Data

• Food Photos & Scans: When you use the AI scanner, the App processes images of your meals to estimate nutritional content (calories, macros, ingredients).

• Account Information (if registered): Name, email, age, gender, weight, height, dietary preferences (e.g., vegan, keto), and fitness goals (used to personalize recommendations).

• Health Data: Optional inputs like medical conditions (e.g., diabetes) or allergies to tailor AI advice.

• Feedback/Support Requests: Messages sent via in-app forms or email.

2.2. Automatically Collected Data

• Device & Usage Data:

  • Device model, OS version, IP address, and unique identifiers (e.g., Android Advertising ID).

  • App interactions (e.g., features used, session duration) via Firebase Analytics.

• AI Processing Data:

  • Temporary image analysis logs (deleted after processing unless saved by the user).

  • Error reports to improve AI accuracy.

2.3. Sensitive Data

• Health-Related Information:

  • We do not collect diagnostic data (e.g., blood sugar levels, medical records).

  • Dietary and fitness data is stored only if voluntarily provided and encrypted.

• Biometric Data:

  • Photos of food are not used for facial recognition or biometric profiling.

3. How We Use Your Data

• Core Functionality:

  • Analyze food images to provide calorie/nutrition estimates.

  • Generate AI-powered dietary advice (e.g., meal suggestions based on goals).

• Improvements & Research:

  • Train AI models to enhance accuracy (using anonymized, aggregated data).

  • Fix bugs and optimize performance.

• Communication:

  • Respond to support requests.

  • Send updates (with user consent).

• Legal Compliance:

  • Prevent fraud or illegal activities.

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your data. Limited sharing occurs with:

• AI/Cloud Providers:

  • Google ML Kit (for image analysis).

  • Firebase (for analytics and crash reporting).

• Legal Authorities: If required by law (e.g., court orders).

• Service Providers:

  • Hosting (AWS, Google Cloud).

  • Customer support tools (e.g., Zendesk).

Third-Party Privacy Policies:

• Google ML Kit

• Firebase

5. Data Security

We implement:

• Encryption: Data in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES-256).

• Access Controls: Strict employee permissions.

• Audits: Regular security assessments.

Breach Protocol: Notify users within 72 hours if personal data is compromised.

6. User Rights & Choices

• Withdraw Consent: Stop using the App or uninstall it.

GDPR-Specific Rights:

• Right to rectification, portability, and objection

CCPA-Specific Rights:

• California residents can request disclosure of data sold/shared in the past 12 months.

7. Children’s Privacy

• The App is not designed for users under 13.

• We do not knowingly collect data from children. Parents can contact us to remove accidental collections.

8. International Data Transfers

Data may be processed outside your country (e.g., on US/EU servers). We use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for GDPR compliance.

9. Policy Updates

We will notify users of changes via:

• In-app alerts.

• Updated "Last Updated" date in this policy.

10. Contact Us

For questions, requests, or regulatory inquiries:

• Email: workac.phongth1701@gmail.com

• Phone: [+84967 194 740] 

• Mailing Address: []

Additional Disclosures

• No Liability for AI Accuracy: Nutritional estimates are approximations; consult a doctor for medical advice.

• Google Play Requirements: This policy is publicly accessible via a dedicated URL (e.g., your website or PrivacyPolicy.org).