Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 6, 2026

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address - For account creation and authentication
• Profile information - Name, profile photo (optional)
• Authentication tokens - To keep you securely logged in

1.2 Nutrition and Health Data

To provide calorie tracking services, we collect:

• Food photos - Images you upload for AI analysis
• Nutrition logs - Calorie counts, macros, and meal records
• Personal metrics - Height, weight, age, gender (for calorie calculations)
• Health goals - Target weight, daily calorie goals
• Activity data - Meal times, eating patterns

1.3 Device Information

We automatically collect:

• Device type and model - For app compatibility
• Operating system version - Android version
• App usage analytics - Features used, crash reports
• IP address - For security and fraud prevention

1.4 Camera and Storage Permissions

We request:

• Camera access - To take photos of food
• Photo library access - To select existing food photos
• Storage access - To cache photos locally

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide AI food recognition - Analyze photos using Google Gemini API
• Track nutrition - Calculate calories, macros, and daily intake
• Sync across devices - Store data in Firebase Cloud Firestore
• Personalize experience - Show relevant meal suggestions
• Improve our service - Analyze usage patterns and fix bugs
• Communicate with you - Send important app updates (no marketing)
• Ensure security - Detect and prevent fraudulent activity

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We DO NOT sell your personal data to anyone.

3.1 Service Providers We Use

• Firebase (Google) - Authentication, database, storage, and analytics
  Firebase Privacy Policy
• Google Gemini AI - Food image recognition and nutrition analysis
  Google Privacy Policy

3.2 When We Share Data

We only share your information:

• With your consent - If you explicitly authorize sharing
• Legal compliance - When required by law or legal process
• Service providers - Only to operate the app (listed above)
• Business transfers - If EatFix is acquired (you'll be notified)

We NEVER share your data for:

• Advertising or marketing purposes
• Third-party analytics beyond Firebase
• Sale or rental to data brokers

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Where We Store Data

• Cloud Firestore - User data stored in Google Cloud (US region)
• Firebase Storage - Food photos stored securely
• Local device cache - Recent data for offline access

4.2 Security Measures

• Encryption in transit - All data transmitted via HTTPS/TLS
• Encryption at rest - Firebase encrypts stored data
• Secure authentication - Firebase Authentication with OAuth 2.0
• Access controls - Firestore security rules limit data access
• Regular updates - We patch security vulnerabilities promptly

5. Data Retention

We keep your data as follows:

• Active accounts - Data retained while your account is active
• Deleted accounts - Data permanently deleted within 30 days
• Food photos - Deleted after AI analysis (not permanently stored)
• Analytics data - Aggregate data retained for 26 months (Firebase default)
• Legal requirements - Some data may be retained longer if legally required

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access your data - View all data we store about you
• Correct data - Update inaccurate information
• Delete data - Request complete account deletion
• Export data - Download your nutrition logs (coming soon)
• Withdraw consent - Revoke permissions at any time

6.2 How to Exercise Your Rights

• In-app: Settings → Account → Privacy Settings
• Email: privacy@eatfix.com
• Delete account: Settings → Account → Delete Account

6.3 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights:

• Right to know what personal data is collected
• Right to delete personal data
• Right to opt-out of sale (we don't sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination

6.4 GDPR Rights (EU/UK Users)

European users have rights under GDPR:

• Right to access, rectification, and erasure
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

7. Children's Privacy

EatFix is intended for users aged 13 and above.

We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):

• We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13
• If we discover under-13 usage, we delete the account immediately
• Parents can contact us to request deletion

For users 13-17: We recommend parental consent before use.

8. International Data Transfers

Our servers are located in the United States. If you access EatFix from outside the US:

• Your data will be transferred to and processed in the US
• We use standard contractual clauses for GDPR compliance
• Firebase adheres to international data protection frameworks

9. Cookies and Tracking

We do NOT use cookies or third-party tracking.

We only use:

• Firebase Analytics - First-party analytics for app improvement
• Session tokens - To keep you logged in
• Local storage - To cache data for offline use

No advertising SDKs or third-party trackers are present in EatFix.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:

• Changes in our practices
• New features or services
• Legal or regulatory requirements

How we notify you:

• In-app notification for major changes
• Email notification to registered users
• Updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this page

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

12. Additional Information

12.1 No Ads Policy

EatFix is 100% ad-free. We will never:

• Show advertisements
• Sell your data to advertisers
• Use your data for targeted advertising

12.2 Free Forever Commitment

All core features are free forever. We do not:

• Require subscriptions
• Lock features behind paywalls
• Charge for AI food recognition

12.3 Open Source Components

EatFix uses open-source libraries. Their licenses and privacy policies are available in-app under Settings → About → Open Source Licenses.

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