Last Updated: May 20, 2025
1. Introduction
SnapFood ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").
We take your privacy seriously and have designed our app with data protection in mind. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.
2. Data We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
2.1 Personal Information
- Account information: email address, name, and password
- Profile information: age, height, weight, gender, and fitness goals (optional)
- Contact information when you communicate with us
2.2 Health and Nutrition Data
- Food images you upload for analysis
- Nutritional information derived from your food images
- Meal history and consumption patterns
- Dietary preferences and restrictions you provide
- Health metrics you choose to track (e.g., weight, body measurements)
2.3 Usage Data
- App usage statistics and interaction patterns
- Device information (device type, operating system, app version)
- Log data and error reports
- IP address and general location data
3. How We Use Your Data
3.1 Core Service Functionality
- To analyze food images and provide nutritional information
- To track your nutrition history and generate insights
- To personalize your experience based on your preferences and goals
- To improve our AI algorithms and food recognition capabilities
3.2 Service Improvement
- To develop new features and improve existing ones
- To train and enhance our AI models for more accurate food recognition
- To fix bugs and troubleshoot issues
- To analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
3.3 Communication
- To respond to your inquiries and support requests
- To send important service updates and announcements
- To provide personalized nutrition insights and recommendations
- To send marketing communications (with your consent)
4. AI Processing and Analysis
SnapFood uses artificial intelligence to analyze food images and provide nutritional information. Here's how we use AI with your data:
- Our AI models analyze the images you upload to identify food items and estimate portion sizes
- The AI calculates nutritional content based on recognized foods and portions
- We use aggregated, de-identified data to train and improve our AI models
- Your individual data may be used to personalize your experience and provide tailored recommendations
We take measures to ensure that our AI systems are accurate, fair, and transparent. However, the nutritional information provided should be considered estimates and not a substitute for professional dietary advice.
5. Data Storage and Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage.
- All data is encrypted during transmission using industry-standard TLS/SSL protocols
- We store your data on secure servers with appropriate access controls
- Food images and health data are stored with additional encryption layers
- We regularly review and update our security practices
- We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- Service providers who help us operate our business and deliver services to you
- Analytics providers who help us understand how users interact with our app
- Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. Any third-party service providers we use are bound by contractual obligations to keep personal information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to delete your data (subject to certain conditions)
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@snapfood.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.
We have implemented appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal data remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy when transferred internationally.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
SnapFood, Inc.
123 Nutrition Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Email: privacy@snapfood.com
Phone: (555) 123-4567