Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Nutrispice! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application ("App"). Nutrispice is designed to provide personalized, health-aware meal suggestions based on your available pantry ingredients and health profile.

By using Nutrispice, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: Name, email address, date of birth
• Physical Information: Height, weight, target weight
• Health Information: A1C levels, blood pressure, cholesterol, medical conditions, health goals
• Dietary Preferences: Food allergies, forbidden ingredients, diet type, spice preferences, cuisine preferences
• Kitchen Setup: Available appliances, cooking methods, skill level
• Pantry Inventory: Ingredients you add via camera, voice, or manual entry
• Meal Logs: Foods you've eaten, cooking activities, recipe interactions

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: How you interact with the app, features used, time spent
• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, app version
• Photos: Food images you capture for ingredient detection or meal logging
• Location Data: General location (city/region) for weather-based meal suggestions (only with your permission)

2.3 Apple Health Integration

With your explicit permission, we may access:

• Weight and body composition data
• Activity and exercise data
• Heart rate and sleep data
• Blood glucose and other health metrics

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Core App Functionality

• Personalized Meal Suggestions: Generate recipes based on your pantry, health profile, and preferences
• Health-Aware Recommendations: Give suggestions that align with your health goals and medical conditions
• Nutritional Analysis: Calculate calories, macro-nutrients, and health impact of suggested meals
• Progress Tracking: Monitor your health goals and dietary patterns over time

3.2 App Improvement

• Algorithm Enhancement: Improve our meal suggestion algorithms (only using anonymized data)
• User Experience: Enhance app functionality and user interface
• Technical Performance: Optimize app performance and fix bugs

3.3 Communication

• Send important app updates and security notifications
• Provide customer support when requested
• Send subscription-related communications

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Limited Data Sharing

We only share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party services that help us operate the app (e.g., cloud storage, analytics) under strict data protection agreements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Safety and Security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with user notification)

4.2 AI/LLM Processing

To generate personalized meal suggestions, we may send anonymized dietary preferences and ingredient lists to AI language models. This data:

• Does not include personally identifiable information
• Does not include specific health conditions or medical data
• Is used only for generating recipe suggestions
• Is not stored by AI providers for training purposes

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can view your data
• Secure Infrastructure: We use Google Firebase, which provides enterprise-level security
• Regular Audits: We regularly review and update our security practices

5.2 Data Location

Your data is stored on secure servers provided by Google Firebase, primarily located in the United States. All data transfer and storage comply with applicable data protection laws.

5.3 Data Retention

• Active Users: We retain your data as long as your account is active
• Deleted Accounts: When you delete your account, we remove your personal data within 30 days
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law
• Anonymized Data: Anonymized usage data may be retained for app improvement purposes

6. Health Data and Apple Health Integration

6.1 Apple Health Integration

• Health data integration is entirely optional
• You control exactly which data types we can access
• You can revoke access at any time through iOS Settings
• Health data is used only to personalize meal suggestions and track progress

6.2 Health Data Usage

When you grant permission, we may use Apple Health data to:

• Adjust calorie recommendations based on your activity level
• Suggest meals that align with your health metrics
• Track progress toward your health goals
• Provide insights about your nutrition patterns

6.3 Health Data Protection

• Health data is never shared with third parties
• Only aggregated, anonymized health trends may be used for app improvement
• Individual health records are never accessible to our team
• Health data is encrypted with additional security layers

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access: View all personal data we have about you
• Correct: Update or correct your personal information
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and personal data
• Export: Request a copy of your data
• Restrict: Limit how we use your data

7.2 Communication Preferences

• Opt out of promotional communications
• Choose notification frequency and types
• Disable location-based features

7.3 Data Portability

You can request a copy of your data in machine readable format. This includes your profile information, preferences, logs and health data. This may take anywhere between 15-30 days.

You can also request to delete your account and all associated data. This will delete your account and all associated data from our systems. We will not be able to recover your account or data after it has been deleted.

8. Subscription and Payment Information

8.1 Payment Processing

• All payments are processed through Apple's App Store
• We do not store your credit card or payment information
• Payment data is handled according to Apple's privacy policies

8.2 Subscription Data

We collect limited subscription information including:

• Subscription status and type (monthly/yearly)
• Subscription start and renewal dates
• Feature usage within premium tiers

9. Children's Privacy

Nutrispice is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

For users between 13-18, we encourage parental guidance when using health and nutrition apps.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• For significant changes, we will notify you through the app or via email
• We encourage you to review this policy periodically
• Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy