Privacy Policy for BiteSight

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how BiteSight ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our mobile application (the "App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the security of your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect the following information directly from you:

  • Account information (email address, username, password)
  • Profile information (dietary preferences, allergies, restrictions)
  • User-generated content (food label images, saved items)
  • Purchase information (when you make in-app purchases)
  • Feedback and support requests

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our App, we may automatically collect:

  • Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
  • Usage data (how you interact with the App, features you use, time spent on the App)
  • Log data (error reports, activity logs)
  • Location information (with your permission)
  • Network information

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

  • Authentication providers (if you sign in through a third-party service)
  • Analytics providers
  • Advertising partners

2.4 Login Services and Data Collection

If you sign in using third-party login services (such as Sign in with Apple, Google, or Facebook), we only collect the minimum necessary information, such as your name and email address.

We do not collect or use your login data for advertising purposes without your explicit consent. Sign in with Apple is supported and meets Apple's privacy requirements.

3. Use of Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the App
  • Process transactions and manage your account
  • Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
  • Develop new products and services
  • Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
  • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
  • Personalize your experience based on your dietary preferences
  • Deliver advertisements and promotional materials
  • Enforce our terms and policies

4. Sharing of Information

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers that help us operate, provide, improve, and market the App, such as:

  • Cloud storage providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Customer support services
  • Payment processors
  • Advertising partners
  • AI and machine learning services for food label analysis

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your consent to do so.

5. Advertising and Analytics

5.1 Advertising

The App includes rewarded advertisements that you can choose to view in exchange for additional scan credits. When you view these ads, advertisers may collect information about your device and your interactions with the ad.

We do not collect personal data for advertising purposes without your explicit consent. You can opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your device settings.

5.2 Analytics

We use analytics services to understand how users interact with our App. These services may collect information about your use of the App and your device.

6. Your Choices

6.1 Account Information

You can update or correct your account information at any time by accessing your account settings in the App.

6.2 Push Notifications

You can opt out of receiving push notifications by adjusting your device settings.

6.3 Advertising

You can choose to disable personalized advertising by adjusting your device settings.

6.4 Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the App and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

8. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

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.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate personal information
  • Delete your personal information
  • Object to the processing of your personal information
  • Restrict the processing of your personal information
  • Receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

10.1 Account Deletion

You have the right to delete your account and all associated personal data at any time. You can delete your account directly within the App under the "Account Settings" section.

If you need assistance or cannot delete your account through the App, please contact us at [email protected], and we will help you with the deletion process.

Please note that account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this 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.

12. Third-Party Links and Services

The App may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

13. Image and Food Label Processing

When you scan food labels with our App: - Images are processed to extract ingredient information - We may store images temporarily to improve our recognition algorithms - We apply AI analysis to categorize ingredients based on your dietary preferences - Your dietary profiles are used to customize analysis results

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]