Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 11, 2026
Introduction
Gut Max, developed by Andile Vilakazi, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you use our iOS application. By using Gut Max, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
Name
Email address
Financial / Payment Data
Information related to your purchases and subscription status
Usage Data
Basic information about how you interact with the app to help improve performance and user experience
Health & Fitness Data
Meal images you submit for analysis
Dietary preferences you provide
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide and maintain our service
Process transactions and manage subscriptions
Improve our app and enhance user experience
Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending updates
Analyze general usage patterns to improve our services
Data Storage Note:
Most meal data and insights are stored locally on your device. Some account-related data (such as login information) may be stored securely on our servers to support authentication and app functionality.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to operate our app:
RevenueCat
Used for in-app subscription management and purchase verification. RevenueCat may process payment-related data.
Sign in with Apple / Google
These services allow you to log in using your existing accounts and may provide your name and email address.
Supabase
Used for authentication and limited account-related data storage.
Anthropic (Claude AI API)
Used for meal image processing. When you scan a meal, the image is securely transmitted to a third-party AI service (Anthropic) to generate a response. Images are processed for this purpose and are not stored by us longer than necessary to provide the service.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information:
To comply with legal obligations
To protect our rights, users, or others
With service providers that help us operate the app (as listed above)
We do not sell your personal data or use it for advertising purposes.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. We may retain certain data to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
Your Rights
Depending on your location (including under GDPR and CCPA), you may have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to processing
Request data portability
Opt out of the sale of personal data
You can also delete your account at any time within the app:
Profile → Delete Account
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
hello.gutmax@gmail.com
Thank you for using Gut Max!