Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 29, 2024
This Privacy Policy describes how ReCal ("Company," "We," "Us," or "Our"), a sole proprietorship doing business under the fictitious business name "ReCal" in California, collects, uses, processes, shares, and protects Your information when You use the ReCal mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Interpretation and Definitions
1.1 Interpretation
Capitalized terms have the meanings assigned to them in this Policy.
1.2 Definitions
- Account means the unique profile created for You to access the Service.
- Application means the mobile application titled "ReCal - AI Calorie Tracker."
- Device means any device used to access the Service.
- Personal Data means information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to an individual.
- Health Data means information You provide relating to Your nutrition, dietary goals, food intake, or related wellness information.
- Usage Data means data collected automatically through use of the Service, including device information, activity logs, and analytics data.
- User Content means text, food entries, metadata, or other inputs You upload or submit through the Service.
- Website means recalorieai.app.
- You means the individual using the Service.
2. Types of Data We Collect
We collect the categories of data described below. Certain categories may qualify as health information or sensitive personal information under various privacy laws.
2.1 Personal Data You Provide
When You create an Account or use the Service, We may collect:
- Email address
- Name (if provided)
- Authentication identifiers
- Profile information You choose to provide
2.2 Health and Nutrition Data
To provide calorie estimation and nutrition tracking features, We collect:
- Food logs and meal entries
- Nutrition goals and preferences
- Any other health information You choose to enter
2.3 Usage Data
We automatically collect:
- Device type, operating system, and app version
- IP address
- Time stamps and activity logs
- Crash data and performance data
This data helps Us secure, improve, and optimize the Service.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
3.1 To Provide and Improve the Service
- Food identification and calorie estimation
- Nutrition tracking and personalization
- Machine learning model improvement
- Account management and service stability
3.2 To Improve AI Models
We may use anonymized or aggregated data to train and improve AI models. Such use is not linked to Your identity.
3.3 Communications
We may contact You about updates, service-related notifications, and customer support responses.
3.4 Legal and Compliance
We may use Your data to detect or prevent fraud, comply with legal obligations, and protect Our rights.
4. Legal Bases for Processing (For GDPR-Covered Users)
Where applicable, We rely on:
- Consent
- Contract performance
- Legitimate interests (e.g., service improvement, security)
- Legal obligations
5. How We Share Personal Data
We may share Personal Data:
5.1 Service Providers
With vendors who support the Service, such as cloud hosting, analytics providers, and customer support tools.
5.2 Business Transfers
As part of corporate transactions.
5.3 Legal Compliance
With law enforcement or regulators when legally required.
5.4 Aggregated Data
We may share aggregated or non-identifiable data for analytics, research, or business purposes. We do not sell Your Personal Data.
6. User Content and License Rights
By submitting User Content, You grant the Company a worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, store, process, reproduce, modify, and create derivative works from Your User Content solely to operate, maintain, and improve the Service, including internal AI model training. We do not publicly display Your content without Your express consent.
7. Retention of Data
We retain:
- Personal Data for as long as Your Account is active or necessary for the purposes described
- Health Data until You delete it or delete Your Account
- Usage Data for a shorter period unless needed for security
We delete or anonymize data when no longer needed unless legally required to retain it.
8. Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed on servers outside Your jurisdiction. We implement safeguards as required by law, including standard contractual clauses for international transfers.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on Your jurisdiction, You may have rights to:
- Access Your Personal Data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete Personal Data
- Export Your data
- Withdraw consent
- Object to processing
You may exercise rights through in-app settings or by contacting Us at support@recaloriai.app.
10. Deleting Your Personal Data
You may request deletion of Your Account and associated data. Some data may persist where legally required.
11. Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect Your data. However, no online system is entirely secure.
12. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
13. Third-Party Links
The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. Their privacy practices are their own, and We do not control or endorse them.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. Updates become effective when posted. We may notify You by email or through the Application for material changes.
15. Contact Us
If You have questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy, You may contact Us at: support@recaloriai.app