Privacy Policy for Food AI

Effective Date: September 14, 2024

At Food AI, operated by VMGM Software LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application, Food AI. By using the app, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information
When you register to use Food AI or interact with the app, we may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number (optional).
- Profile Information: Account details, preferences, and settings.
- Health and Nutrition Data: Information related to your food intake, calories, and macro tracking.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage of the app, including:
- Device Information: IP address, device type, operating system.
- Usage Information: Date and time of access, app features used, crash reports.
- Location Data: With your consent, we may collect location data to enhance your app experience.

1.3 Photos and Food Data
The app allows you to upload photos of food for tracking purposes. These photos are stored and processed by us using services like Firebase, to provide you with calorie and macro estimates.

1.4 Apple Health Data
With your explicit consent, Food AI may access your Apple Health data, including but not limited to:
- Weight
- Calories

We use this information to improve your user experience by providing more accurate tracking of your nutrition and fitness goals. Apple Health data is only accessed and used locally within the app to enhance the accuracy of calorie and macro calculations. We do not store Apple Health data on our servers unless you give us explicit permission to do so.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain the core functionality of the Food AI app.
- Track your nutrition, calories, and macros based on the photos you upload and data from Apple Health.
- Respond to support inquiries and provide app updates.
- Personalize your experience and recommend nutrition plans.
- Improve the app’s features, troubleshoot issues, and conduct analytics.

3. Third-Party Services and Data Processing

We use Firebase as a core service provider for:
- Storage: Storing the images you upload.
- Analytics: Gathering usage data to improve app performance and user experience.

Firebase may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect data on how you use our app. The data collected by Firebase is subject to their own privacy practices.

We may also utilize other third-party services to provide additional functionality, such as payment processing, crash reporting, or additional analytics. These third-party service providers are only allowed to use your information for the purposes we define.

3.1 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
In addition to Firebase, we may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., pixel tags, mobile device identifiers) to gather information about how you use the app and how we can improve it. These technologies help us analyze usage trends, track user movements within the app, and gather demographic information.

4. Data Sharing and Transfers
We will not share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We share your data with trusted service providers (e.g., Firebase, cloud storage, analytics services) that help us operate the app. They are required to protect your information and only use it for specified purposes.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal requests (e.g., court orders).
- Business Transfers: If VMGM Software LLC is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the new owner.

Your personal information may be stored and processed in the United States or other countries where we or our service providers operate. By using the app, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries, which may have data protection rules that differ from those of your country.

5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Choices
- Account Settings: You can review, update, or delete your personal information by accessing your account settings in the app.
- Opt-Out of Communications: You can opt out of receiving promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions included in emails.
- Location Data: You can manage your location settings by adjusting your device preferences.
- Analytics Opt-Out: You can disable certain data collection by adjusting your mobile device settings to limit tracking.
- Apple Health: You can control the sharing of Apple Health data with Food AI via your device’s settings.

7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the services. We may also retain your information for legal or regulatory requirements. Images and analytics data stored via Firebase may also be deleted upon request by contacting us.

8. Children’s Privacy
The app is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete that information.

9. International Data Transfers
Your personal information may be stored and processed in the United States or other countries where we or our service providers operate. By using the app, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

10. Your Privacy Rights
If you are a resident of certain regions (e.g., the European Union, California), you may have specific privacy rights, such as:
- Accessing the personal information we hold about you.
- Requesting the deletion of your personal data.
- Restricting the processing of your data.
- Objecting to certain types of data use.

Please contact us at hello@vmgmsoftware.com to exercise these rights.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or relevant laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by sending an email to the address you provided or by posting a notice in the app.

12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

VMGM Software LLC
Email: hello@vmgmsoftware.com