Privacy Policy

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

• Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
• Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with a party, where "control" means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest or other securities entitled to vote for election of directors or other managing authority.
• Application refers to SnapMealz, the software program provided by the Company.
• Company (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Agreement) refers to SnapMealz.
• Country refers to: Romania
• Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone or a digital tablet.
• Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
• Service refers to the Application.
• Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Company. It refers to third-party companies or individuals employed by the Company to facilitate the Service, to provide the Service on behalf of the Company, to perform services related to the Service or to assist the Company in analyzing how the Service is used.
• Third-party Social Media Service refers to any website or any social network website through which a User can log in or create an account to use the Service.
• Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).
• You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using Our Service, We may ask You to provide Us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify You. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

• Email address
• Usage Data

In addition, You may provide other personal or profile information in the Application, such as height, weight, dietary preferences, or meal logs, so that We can offer You personalized food tracking and estimated caloric intake. These details are stored primarily in Google Firebase (a Service Provider).

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service.

Usage Data may include information such as Your Device's Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that You visit, the time and date of Your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.

When You access the Service by or through a mobile device, We may collect certain information automatically, including, but not limited to, the type of mobile device You use, Your mobile device unique ID, the IP address of Your mobile device, Your mobile operating system, the type of mobile Internet browser You use, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.

We may also collect information that Your browser sends whenever You visit our Service or when You access the Service by or through a mobile device.

We use Google Analytics (a Service Provider) to help analyze usage patterns. This Service may use cookies or similar technologies to collect Usage Data. You can opt out of certain Google Analytics features by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, or by adjusting Your browser settings.

Information from Third-Party Social Media Services

The Company allows You to create an account and log in to use the Service through the following Third-party Social Media Services:

• Google
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Twitter
• LinkedIn

If You decide to register through or otherwise grant us access to a Third-Party Social Media Service, We may collect Personal data that is already associated with Your Third-Party Social Media Service's account, such as Your name, Your email address, Your activities or Your contact list associated with that account.

Information Collected while Using the Application

While using Our Application, in order to provide features of Our Application, We may collect, with Your prior permission:

• Pictures and other information from your Device's camera and photo library

You may also have the option of sharing additional information with the Company through Your Third-Party Social Media Service's account. If You choose to provide such information and Personal Data, during registration or otherwise, You are giving the Company permission to use, share, and store it in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy.

We use this information to provide features of Our Service, to improve and customize Our Service. The information may be uploaded to the Company's servers and/or a Service Provider's server or it may be simply stored on Your device.

Specifically, We use Google Cloud AI (e.g., Google Gemini) to process images or barcodes so that We can identify the food items and estimate nutritional information. We do not store Your raw images after the analysis is completed; only the recognized text (e.g., food names or calorie estimates) is retained in Your personal log.

You can enable or disable access to this information at any time, through Your Device settings.

Use of Your Personal Data

The Company may use Personal Data for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Service, including to monitor the usage of our Service.
• To manage Your Account: to manage Your registration as a user of the Service. The Personal Data You provide can give You access to different functionalities of the Service that are available to You as a registered user.
• For the performance of a contract: the development, compliance and undertaking of the purchase contract for any products, items or services You have purchased or of any other contract with Us through the Service.
• To contact You: To contact You by email, telephone calls, SMS, or other equivalent forms of electronic communication, such as a mobile application's push notifications regarding updates or informative communications related to the functionalities, products or contracted services, including the security updates, when necessary or reasonable for their implementation.
• To provide You with news, special offers and general information about other goods, services and events which We offer that are similar to those that You have already purchased or enquired about unless You have opted not to receive such information.
• To manage Your requests: To attend and manage Your requests to Us.
• For business transfers: We may use Your information to evaluate or conduct a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, or other sale or transfer of some or all of Our assets, whether as a going concern or as part of bankruptcy, liquidation, or similar proceeding, in which Personal Data held by Us about our Service users is among the assets transferred.
• For other purposes: We may use Your information for other purposes, such as data analysis, identifying usage trends, determining the effectiveness of Our promotional campaigns and to evaluate and improve Our Service, products, services, marketing and Your experience.

We may also use RevenueCat to manage subscriptions or in-app purchases. RevenueCat may process subscription status (e.g., current plan, renewal dates). We do not directly store or process payment details; these are handled by the respective app stores under their own privacy policies.

We may share Your personal information in the following situations:

• With Service Providers: We may share Your personal information with Service Providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service, to contact You, to process images or barcodes, or to manage subscriptions (e.g., Firebase, Google Cloud, Google Analytics, RevenueCat).
• For business transfers: We may share or transfer Your personal information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of Company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of Our business to another company.
• With Affiliates: We may share Your information with Our affiliates, in which case We will require those affiliates to honor this Privacy Policy. Affiliates include Our parent company and any other subsidiaries, joint venture partners or other companies that We control or that are under common control with Us.
• With business partners: We may share Your information with Our business partners to offer You certain products, services or promotions.
• With other users: when You share personal information or otherwise interact in the public areas with other users, such information may be viewed by all users and may be publicly distributed outside. If You interact with other users or register through a Third-Party Social Media Service, Your contacts on the Third-Party Social Media Service may see Your name, profile, pictures and description of Your activity. Similarly, other users will be able to view descriptions of Your activity, communicate with You and view Your profile.
• With Your consent: We may disclose Your personal information for any other purpose with Your consent.

Retention of Your Personal Data

The Company will retain Your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use Your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if We are required to retain Your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.

The Company will also retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period of time, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of Our Service, or We are legally obligated to retain this data for longer time periods.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your information, including Personal Data, is processed at the Company's operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located. It means that this information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of Your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ than those from Your jurisdiction.

Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by Your submission of such information represents Your agreement to that transfer.

The Company will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that Your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and no transfer of Your Personal Data will take place to an organization or a country unless there are adequate controls in place including the security of Your data and other personal information.

Delete Your Personal Data

You have the right to delete or request that We assist in deleting the Personal Data that We have collected about You.

Our Service may give You the ability to delete certain information about You from within the Service. In addition, We provide a "Delete Account" feature that removes all of Your data (including meal logs, preferences, or any other stored information) from Our databases. Once deleted, it cannot be recovered.

You may update, amend, or delete Your information at any time by signing in to Your Account, if You have one, and visiting the account settings section that allows You to manage Your personal information. You may also contact Us to request access to, correct, or delete any personal information that You have provided to Us.

Please note, however, that We may need to retain certain information when We have a legal obligation or lawful basis to do so.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

Business Transactions

If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale, Your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before Your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.

Law enforcement

Under certain circumstances, the Company may be required to disclose Your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g. a court or a government agency).

Other legal requirements

The Company may disclose Your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

• Comply with a legal obligation
• Protect and defend the rights or property of the Company
• Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
• Protect the personal safety of Users of the Service or the public
• Protect against legal liability

Security of Your Personal Data

The security of Your Personal Data is important to Us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect Your Personal Data, We cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13, and We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under 13. However, SnapMealz is specifically intended for individuals who are at least 18 years of age. If You are a parent or guardian and You are aware that Your child under 13 has provided Us with Personal Data, please contact Us. If We become aware that We have collected Personal Data from anyone under the age of 13 without verification of parental consent, We take steps to remove that information from Our servers.

If We need to rely on consent as a legal basis for processing Your information and Your country requires consent from a parent, We may require Your parent's consent before We collect and use that information.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by Us. If You click on a third party link, You will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise You to review the Privacy Policy of every site You visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.

California Privacy Rights (CalOPPA)

Under California Civil Code Section 1798 (California Online Privacy Protection Act - CalOPPA), we are required to disclose the following information to users of our mobile application who are California residents:

Your California Privacy Rights

California's "Shine the Light" law (Civil Code Section § 1798.83) permits users of our mobile Application that are California residents to request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section.

Mobile App Privacy and Tracking

Our mobile Application collects and uses information about your device and usage as described in the "Types of Data Collected" section above. This includes:

• Mobile device identifiers (such as your device ID, advertising ID)
• Mobile app usage data
• Camera and photo library access (with your permission, for food tracking features)
• Analytics data about app usage and performance

California Notice of Collection

In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information from users of our mobile Application as enumerated in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Identifiers (device ID, email address)
• Photos and images (when you use our food tracking feature)
• Usage data and analytics information from your use of the app
• Profile information you choose to provide (such as height, weight, dietary preferences)
• User-generated content (such as meal logs and food tracking data)

Your Rights under CalOPPA

According to CalOPPA, we agree to the following for our mobile Application:

• We will inform users of any privacy policy changes within the app and on our website
• Users can change their personal information by accessing their account settings in the app or by contacting us
• Users can control app permissions (such as camera access) through their device settings
• We collect and use data only as described in this privacy policy
• Users can opt-out of analytics tracking where applicable through their device settings

For more information about your device permissions and how to adjust them, please refer to your device's settings menu or contact your device manufacturer.

In-App Purchases and Payment Information

Our Application offers in-app purchases processed through:

• Apple App Store for iOS devices
• Google Play Store for Android devices

All payment processing is handled directly by Apple's App Store or Google's Play Store. We do not collect, store, or process Your payment information such as credit card details. When You make a purchase:

• Payment information is provided directly to Apple or Google through their secure payment systems
• We receive only confirmation of successful purchases to activate Your premium features
• Purchase history and subscription status are managed through RevenueCat, our subscription management service provider
• Refunds and payment disputes must be handled through the respective app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store)

For subscription management and purchase verification, we use RevenueCat as our Service Provider. RevenueCat receives and processes:

• Purchase tokens from Apple/Google to verify Your subscription status
• Basic transaction details (subscription type, renewal dates, subscription status)
• Device identifiers to ensure Your purchases are synced across devices

For more information about how Your payment information is handled, please refer to the privacy policies of:

• Apple App Store for iOS purchases
• Google Play Store for Android purchases
• RevenueCat for subscription management

Your Rights Under CCPA/CPRA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). This section describes your rights and explains how to exercise them.

Your Rights and Choices

As a California resident, you have the following rights:

• Right to Know: You can request details about the personal information we've collected about you, including categories of information, purposes of collection, sources of information, and categories of third parties we've shared it with.
• Right to Access: You can request a copy of your personal information that we've collected.
• Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Correct: You can request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You can limit the use of your sensitive personal information.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your personal information in a portable format.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sales/Sharing: You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
• Right Against Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights.

Categories of Personal Information We Collect

In the last 12 months, we have collected these categories of personal information:

• Identifiers: Device ID, email address, IP address
• Protected Classifications: Age (18+ verification)
• Commercial Information: In-app purchase history, subscription status
• Biometric Information: Height, weight (if provided for personalization)
• Internet/Network Activity: App usage data, analytics
• Geolocation Data: Approximate location (if permitted)
• Audio/Visual Information: Food photos you take through the app
• Professional Information: None
• Education Information: None
• Inferences: Dietary preferences, meal patterns

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your CCPA/CPRA rights:

• Use the "Account Settings" section in our app
• Email us at snapmealz@gmail.com
• Contact us through methods listed in the "Contact Us" section

Only you or a person authorized to act on your behalf may make a request related to your personal information. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

Response Timing

We will respond to your request within 45 days. If we need more time (up to 90 days), we will inform you in writing. Our response will explain any reasons we cannot comply with a request.

Notice of Financial Incentives

If we offer any financial incentives for the collection, sale, or deletion of your personal information, we will explain them separately and obtain your prior opt-in consent.

Data Sharing and Sales

In the last 12 months:

• We have not sold personal information to third parties
• We share data with service providers (Google Firebase, RevenueCat, Google Analytics) for specific business purposes
• We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising
• We do not have actual knowledge of selling or sharing personal information of consumers under 16 years of age

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and for legitimate business purposes. When determining retention periods, we consider:

• The amount, nature, and sensitivity of the information
• The potential risk of unauthorized access or disclosure
• The purposes for which we process the data
• Applicable legal requirements

Analytics and Tracking

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how our users use the Application. Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports app traffic. This data is shared with other Google services. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network.

Through Google Analytics, we collect and process the following types of information:

• App usage statistics (such as app launches, screens viewed, and feature usage)
• Device information (model, operating system version, unique device identifiers)
• Crash reports and performance data
• General location data (country and city level only, no precise location)
• User engagement metrics (session duration, active users)

This data is collected using:

• Google Analytics SDK integrated into our mobile application
• Anonymous device identifiers and other unique identifiers
• App-specific events and user interactions

Data Retention for Analytics

Google Analytics data is retained for:

• Standard analytics data: 26 months
• Advertising identifiers: According to Google Analytics data retention settings
• Aggregated analytics data: May be kept for a longer period in anonymous form

For more information about Google Analytics privacy practices, you can visit:Google Privacy Policy

GDPR Privacy Notice for EEA Users

This section applies specifically to users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and supplements the information in our Privacy Policy.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we must have a legal basis for processing your personal data. We rely on the following legal bases:

• Consent: For collecting and processing photos of food, accessing your camera, and sending marketing communications
• Contract: For providing our services when you create an account or purchase a subscription
• Legal Obligation: For complying with legal requirements
• Legitimate Interests: For improving our services, ensuring security, and preventing fraud

Your GDPR Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Obtain confirmation if we process your data and request a copy
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data or complete incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
• Rights Related to Automated Decision Making: Not be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing

International Data Transfers

We may transfer your data to countries outside the EEA. When we do, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
• Working with service providers certified under approved certification mechanisms
• Ensuring recipients are in countries with adequate data protection as determined by the European Commission

Data Protection Officer

For any GDPR-related inquiries, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at:

• Email: snapmealz@gmail.com

Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence, place of work, or where an alleged infringement of GDPR occurred.

Specific Data Processing Activities

For our mobile application, we process the following data with these retention periods:

• Account Information: Retained while your account is active
• Food Photos: Processed immediately for analysis and deleted after extraction of relevant data
• Usage Analytics: Retained for 26 months
• Health Data (height, weight, etc.): Retained while your account is active
• Payment Information: Processed by Apple/Google, not stored by us

Cookie Policy and Tracking Technologies

Our mobile application uses:

• Essential Data Storage: Required for app functionality
• Analytics: Through Google Analytics (can be disabled in app settings)
• Device Identifiers: For maintaining your session and preferences

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update Our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify You of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

We will let You know via email and/or a prominent notice on Our Service, prior to the change becoming effective and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, You can contact us:

• By email: snapmealz@gmail.com

Generated using Privacy Policies Generator