1. Introduction
Welcome to DietAI (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our DietAI mobile application (the “App”).
By using our App, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
- Account information (email address, username)
- Profile information (age, weight, height, fitness goals)
- Dietary preferences and restrictions
- Health and fitness data
2.2 Food and Nutrition Data
- Food photos you take through the App
- Meal information (calories, macronutrients, ingredients)
- Eating patterns and habits
- Nutritional goals and tracking data
2.3 Device and Usage Information
- Device type and operating system
- App usage statistics and analytics
- Crash reports and performance data
- IP address and general location information
3. How We Use Your Information
- Provide and maintain the App's functionality
- Analyze food photos to identify meals and calculate nutritional content
- Track your dietary habits and progress toward health goals
- Personalize your experience and provide relevant recommendations
- Improve our App and develop new features
- Send you important updates and notifications
- Ensure the security and integrity of our services
4. Data Processing and AI
Our App uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze food photos and provide nutritional information. This processing includes:
- Image recognition to identify food items
- Nutritional database matching for accurate calorie and macro calculations
- Machine learning algorithms to improve accuracy over time
- Data aggregation for research and development purposes (anonymized)
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights and safety
- With service providers who assist in App operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
- For research purposes (only with anonymized, aggregated data)
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication measures
- Secure data storage and backup procedures
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to certain processing activities
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent where applicable
9. Children's Privacy
Our App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy in the App and updating the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the App after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: