1. Information Collection
Kcal (hereinafter referred to as "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our calorie tracking application.
1.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Email address, username, and other information provided during registration
- Profile Information: Height, weight, age, gender, and other physical data for personalized health tracking
- Health Goals: Weight loss, weight gain, or weight maintenance goals and preferences
- Food Records: Food information you manually input or identify through our AI recognition feature
- Exercise Data: Workout information, activity types, and fitness goals
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and app version
- Usage Data: App usage frequency, feature usage patterns, error logs, and performance data
- Activity Data: Steps, exercise types, calorie burn, distance, and other health metrics
- Location Information: GPS data for activity tracking and route mapping (only when authorized)
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device settings
1.3 Information from Third-Party Services
- Health Data: Health information synced through Apple HealthKit (iOS) or Google Fit (Android)
- Camera and Photo Library: Photos and videos for AI food recognition and calorie calculation
- Social Media: Information from social media accounts if you choose to connect them
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
2.1 Core Application Features
- Provide AI-powered food recognition and accurate calorie calculation
- Track and analyze your physical activity and exercise data
- Generate personalized health reports, trends, and insights
- Sync your data across multiple devices for seamless experience
- Provide real-time calorie balance and health recommendations
- Display personalized dashboard and progress tracking
2.2 Service Improvement and Development
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience and app performance
- Identify and fix technical issues, bugs, and errors
- Develop new features, capabilities, and improvements
- Conduct research and analytics to enhance our services
- Optimize app performance and reduce crashes
2.3 Personalized Services and Communication
- Provide customized health and nutrition recommendations
- Send relevant health reminders, notifications, and updates
- Offer personalized exercise and diet plans
- Deliver targeted content and features based on your preferences
- Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
3. App Permissions and Their Purposes
Our app requires specific permissions to provide you with the best possible experience. Here's why we need each permission:
3.1 Camera Permission
Purpose: Take photos of food for AI recognition and calorie calculation
When Used: Only when you actively use the photo capture feature
Data Handling: Photos are processed for food recognition and may be temporarily stored for analysis
3.2 Photo Library Permission
Purpose: Select previously taken food photos for AI recognition
When Used: Only when you choose to select photos from your library
Data Handling: We only access photos you explicitly select, never scan your entire library
3.3 Activity Recognition Permission
Purpose: Automatically detect and classify your physical activities (running, walking, cycling, etc.)
When Used: Continuously in the background to track your activities
Data Handling: Activity data is used to calculate calories burned and provide accurate health metrics
3.4 Health Data Permission (iOS)
Purpose: Sync health data with Apple HealthKit for comprehensive health tracking
When Used: Only after you explicitly authorize the connection
Data Handling: Includes steps, exercise data, weight, and other health metrics you choose to share
3.5 Network Permission
Purpose: Enable cloud data synchronization, AI recognition services, and advertising
When Used: Continuously for data sync and service functionality
3.6 Storage Permission
Purpose: Save app data, cache images, and store local information
When Used: Continuously for app functionality
3.7 System Overlay Permission (Android)
Purpose: Display desktop widgets showing your daily calorie data
When Used: When you add and use desktop widgets
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We are committed to protecting your privacy and will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
4.1 Third-Party Service Providers
- AI Services: We use third-party AI services for food recognition and calorie calculation
- Cloud Storage: We use Firebase and other cloud services for secure data storage and synchronization
- Analytics Services: We use Google Analytics and similar tools to understand app usage and improve our services
- Advertising Services: We use Google AdMob and other advertising platforms to display relevant ads
- Payment Processors: We use secure payment processors for subscription and purchase transactions
4.2 Legal Requirements and Safety
We may disclose your information in the following circumstances:
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
- To respond to legitimate government requests or court orders
- To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
- To investigate potential violations of our Terms of Service
- In emergency situations to protect user safety
4.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner. We will notify you of any such change and ensure your privacy rights are protected.
5. Data Security and Protection
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption: All data transmission uses SSL/TLS encryption, and sensitive data is encrypted at rest
- Secure Storage: Your data is stored in secure, encrypted cloud environments with access controls
- Access Control: We strictly limit employee access to user data and require authentication
- Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans
- Data Backup: We maintain secure backups with encryption and access controls
- Incident Response: We have procedures in place to respond to security incidents
6. Data Retention and Deletion
We retain your information for the following periods:
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active, deleted within 30 days after account deletion
- Health and Activity Data: Retained according to your settings, can be deleted at any time
- Usage Logs: Retained for 12 months for service improvement and analytics
- Backup Data: Retained for 90 days in secure backup systems
- Marketing Data: Retained until you opt out or request deletion
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Right of Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right of Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information ("right to be forgotten")
- Right of Restriction: Request limitation of how we process your information
- Right of Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal information
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are 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. We will take steps to remove such information from our systems.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that all international data transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze app usage, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie settings through your device or browser settings.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Post a prominent notice in the app
- Update the "Last Updated" date
- Send you an email notification if you have provided an email address
- Update the app store listing with policy changes
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.