Privacy Policy

Welcome to Foodia ("we", "our", or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use the Foodia mobile application (the "App"). Please read this policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the practices described herein.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Data Stored Locally on Your Device

The following data is entered by you and stored directly on your device. We do not collect, access, or transmit this information to our servers:

• Account profile details (name, age, height, weight, gender, activity level).
• Health and nutrition goals: dietary objectives, target calories, macronutrient preferences.
• Food diary entries: meals, foods, and beverages logged manually or via AI analysis.
• Exercise logs: workout type, duration, intensity, and calories burned.
• Water intake records.
• Food photos uploaded for AI-powered nutritional analysis.
• Barcode scans used to retrieve nutritional information.
• Messages sent to the AI chat assistant.

1.2 Information We Collect

We collect only the following data from your device:

• Precise location (latitude and longitude): collected only if you grant permission. Used solely to understand in which countries and regions the App is being used (geographic analytics). You can revoke this permission at any time via your device settings (Settings > Privacy > Location Services > Foodia).

1.3 Information Collected Automatically

• Device identifiers (e.g., device ID, advertising ID).
• App usage data: features accessed, session duration, interaction events.
• Log data: crash reports, error logs, performance metrics.
• Language and locale preferences.
• Theme and display settings (light/dark mode).

1.4 Payment Information

If you subscribe to Foodia Pro, payment is processed by Apple App Store (StoreKit). We do not store or access your full payment card details. We receive only confirmation of your subscription status and tier (monthly/annual).

1.5 Information from Third Parties

We may receive limited information from Apple (e.g., subscription validation tokens). We do not currently integrate with third-party social login providers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and operate core App features: food logging, exercise tracking, AI nutritional analysis, and progress dashboards.
• Power the AI assistant to answer your questions about nutrition, calories, and fitness.
• Calculate your personalized nutritional targets (BMR, TDEE, macro distribution).
• Display your historical data, charts, and progress reports.
• Generate exportable PDF reports of your nutrition and exercise data.
• Manage your subscription and enforce Free vs. Pro plan limits.
• Show advertisements to Free-tier users via Google AdMob and AppLovin MAX.
• Improve and debug the App through analytics and crash reporting.
• Send you in-app notifications and suggestions.
• Comply with legal obligations.

3. AI Features and Data Processing

Foodia uses artificial intelligence to analyze food photos, parse text descriptions, and respond to your questions. Key points:

• Food photos you submit are processed by our AI model to identify dishes, ingredients, and estimate nutritional values. Photos may be transmitted to our servers or third-party AI providers for processing.
• Text messages sent to the AI chat assistant are processed to generate personalized responses. Conversation context is maintained within your session.
• AI-generated nutritional estimates are approximations and should not replace professional medical or dietary advice.

The AI features in Foodia are powered by Google Gemini (Google LLC). When you submit food photos or chat messages, this data is transmitted to Google's servers for processing. Google's data handling practices are governed by the Google Cloud Privacy Notice. Google does not use this data to train its general AI models without your consent.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

• Service providers: cloud hosting, analytics providers, crash reporting tools, and AI processing partners who process data on our behalf under confidentiality agreements.
• Payment processors: Apple (for subscription management via StoreKit).
• Advertising partners: Google AdMob and AppLovin MAX may receive device identifiers and usage signals to serve contextually relevant ads to Free-tier users.
• Legal authorities: if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Foodia or its users.
• Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the App's services. Your food diary, exercise logs, and profile data are stored for the lifetime of your account. Exported PDF files are generated on demand and not stored on our servers beyond the generation request. Upon account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
• Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Restriction: Request that we limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Withdrawal of consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: foodiahealthy@gmail.com

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS), secure storage of credentials, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

8. Children's Privacy

Foodia is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Advertising (Free Plan)

Free-tier users may see advertisements within the App, including interstitial ads and optional rewarded ads. Ads are served by Google AdMob and AppLovin MAX. You may opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings (iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking).

10. International Data Transfers

Foodia is operated by an individual developer based in Madrid, Spain. If you are located outside the European Union, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) for such transfers.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you within the App or by other means prior to the change becoming effective. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

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

• Email: foodiahealthy@gmail.com
• Developer: Independent developer
• Location: Madrid, Spain