Welcome to Food Scan - Calorie AI ("the App"), developed by EGAN. 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.
2.1. 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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
Data may be processed outside your country (e.g., on US/EU servers). We use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for GDPR compliance.
We will notify users of changes via:
In-app alerts.
Updated "Last Updated" date in this policy.
For questions, requests, or regulatory inquiries:
Email: kl.cnpro.bb@gmail.com
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).