Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to FoodLover ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application FoodLover (the "App").

Developer: Yasin Wobiadullah
Contact: yasin@wobiadullah.com
Address: Eutiner Weg 4, 34225 Baunatal, Germany

This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. By using our App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or use our App, we may collect:

• Name: To personalize your experience
• Email address: For account authentication and communication
• Phone number: Optional, for account recovery
• Profile information: Such as dietary preferences

2.2 Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by RevenueCat and the respective app stores (Apple App Store, Google Play Store). We do not directly store your credit card or payment details. We receive and store:

• Subscription status and type
• Purchase history and transaction IDs
• Subscription renewal dates

2.3 Device & Analytics Data

To improve our App and provide better service, we collect:

• Device type and operating system version
• App version
• Country/region (based on device settings)
• App usage patterns and feature interactions
• Crash reports and error logs
• Performance metrics

2.4 Photos & Camera Access

Our App includes a feature to recognize ingredients from photos. When you use this feature:

• We request camera access only when you initiate the photo feature
• Photos are processed by our AI systems to identify ingredients
• You can choose to save photos to your recipe collection or delete them
• Photos used for ingredient recognition may be temporarily processed on our servers
• We do not use your photos for any purpose other than providing the requested service

2.5 Recipe & Content Data

We collect and store content you create or interact with:

• Recipes you save, create, or import
• Shopping and grocery lists
• Reviews and comments you post
• Recipes imported from social media or websites via AI
• Your favorites and collections

2.6 Authentication Data

If you sign in using third-party services, we receive:

• Google Sign-In: Name, email, profile picture
• Apple Sign-In: Name (if provided), email (may be anonymized)

We do not receive or store your passwords from these services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide App functionality: Enable recipe management, grocery lists, and AI features
• Process payments: Manage subscriptions through RevenueCat
• Improve the App: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and user experience
• AI-powered features: Process photos for ingredient recognition and recipe matching
• Customer support: Respond to your inquiries and resolve issues
• Communication: Send important updates about your account or the App
• Legal compliance: Meet our legal obligations and protect our rights

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate our App. Each service has its own privacy policy governing the use of your information:

5. Data Storage & Security

We take the security of your data seriously and implement appropriate measures:

• Storage locations: Data is stored in the United States and European Union through Supabase
• Encryption in transit: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using TLS
• Encryption at rest: Stored data is encrypted using industry-standard encryption
• Secure authentication: We use secure authentication methods and never store passwords in plain text
• Access controls: Only authorized personnel have access to user data
• Regular audits: We regularly review our security practices

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for the following periods:

• Account data: Retained until you request deletion of your account
• Analytics data: Retained for up to 24 months
• Payment records: Retained as required by law (typically 7 years for tax purposes)
• Photos for processing: Temporarily processed and deleted unless saved to your collection
• Recipes and lists: Retained until you delete them or your account

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

• Right to access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure:Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes
• Right to restrict processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
• Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at yasin@wobiadullah.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

FoodLover is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at yasin@wobiadullah.com, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States and countries within the European Union. These countries may have different data protection laws.

When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Cookies & Tracking

Our App uses minimal tracking technologies:

• Essential data: Required for App functionality (authentication tokens, preferences)
• Analytics: PostHog for understanding App usage (can be opted out)
• No advertising cookies: We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we may also send you a notification through the App or via email. Your continued use of the App after such modifications constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Information

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

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated. In Germany, this is the relevant state data protection authority (Landesdatenschutzbeauftragter).