Privacy Policy

Welcome to Dietlytics. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address and name when you sign up or use Google Sign-In
• Profile Data: Age, weight, height, gender, dietary preferences, cuisine preferences, and fitness goals
• Food & Nutrition Data: Photos of meals you scan, food logs, calorie intake, and nutritional information
• Health Data: Weight tracking history, diet plans, and progress data

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version
• Usage Data: App interactions, features used, and timestamps
• Analytics Data: Crash reports and performance metrics to improve app stability

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide personalized diet plans and calorie recommendations
• Analyze food photos using AI to estimate nutritional content
• Track your weight loss/gain progress toward your goals
• Generate personalized recipes based on your preferences
• Send local notifications for meal reminders and water intake
• Improve app functionality and user experience
• Display relevant advertisements (for free users)

3. Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party services:

4. Data Storage & Security

• Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase with encryption in transit and at rest
• We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information
• Access to your data is restricted to authenticated users only
• Food photos are stored in secure cloud storage with access controls

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. You can request deletion of your data at any time by:

• Using the "Delete Account" option in app settings
• Contacting us directly via email

Upon account deletion, your personal data will be permanently removed from our servers within 30 days.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Export your data in a readable format
• Opt-out: Disable personalized ads in device settings

7. Children's Privacy

Dietlytics is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy in the app and updating the "Effective Date" above. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.