Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Kalorica ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.

By using Kalorica, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

• Account Information: Email address, username, and authentication credentials
• Profile Information: Name, age, gender, height, weight, activity level, and health goals
• Health Data: Dietary preferences, restrictions, allergies, and medical conditions you choose to share
• Nutrition Data: Food logs, meal photos, calorie intake, and nutritional information

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device ID, operating system, app version, and device type
• Usage Data: Features used, frequency of use, and interaction patterns
• Camera Data: Photos taken within the app for food recognition (processed locally when possible)
• Analytics Data: App performance metrics and crash reports

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Authentication Providers: If you sign in using Google or Apple, we receive basic profile information
• Payment Processors: Transaction information from RevenueCat for premium subscriptions
• Food Databases: Nutritional information from OpenFoodFacts and other food databases

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide personalized nutrition tracking and recommendations
• Calculate and track your calorie and macro nutrient goals
• Process food images using AI for nutritional analysis
• Generate meal suggestions based on your preferences and goals
• Sync your data across devices
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send notifications and reminders (with your permission)
• Improve our services through analytics and user feedback
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect against fraudulent or illegal activity

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., cloud storage, analytics)
• AI Processing: Food images may be processed by Google Gemini AI for nutritional analysis
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes
• Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated data that cannot identify you

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

• Data encryption in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication using Firebase Auth
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal information by employees
• Local storage on your device with optional cloud sync

Your data is stored on secure servers provided by Google Firebase, located in the United States and European Union. We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-out: Disable notifications, analytics, and marketing communications
• Restriction: Limit how we process your information

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@kalorica-app.com

7. Children's Privacy

Kalorica 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.

8. 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 information in accordance with this privacy policy.

9. Cookies and Tracking

Our mobile app does not use cookies. Our website uses essential cookies for functionality and analytics cookies (with your consent) to improve our services. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. Third-Party Services

Our app integrates with the following third-party services:

• Google Gemini AI: For food recognition and nutritional analysis
• Firebase: For authentication, database, and analytics
• RevenueCat: For subscription management
• OpenFoodFacts: For food database information

Each service has its own privacy policy, and we encourage you to review them.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Legal basis for processing your information
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities
• Information about automated decision-making and profiling

13. Updates 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 on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we will provide additional notice through the app or email.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

15. Consent

By using Kalorica, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services immediately.