Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 22, 2025

Welcome to FoodLens. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and any profile information you choose to provide.
Recipe Preferences: Your saved recipes, meal plans, and dietary preferences.
Photos: Images you upload for food recognition and recipe suggestions (processed via AI).

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, time spent on the service, and interaction patterns.
Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, and unique device identifiers.
Cookies and Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our service.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and improve our recipe recommendation service
Process food images using AI for ingredient recognition
Personalize your recipe suggestions and meal plans
Send you daily recipe notifications (if enabled)
Analyze usage patterns to improve our service
Communicate with you about updates and features
Ensure security and prevent fraud

3. Third-Party Services

3.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to track and analyze website usage. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by visiting: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

3.2 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

3.3 Firebase

We use Firebase (a Google service) for authentication, database storage, and cloud functions. Firebase's privacy practices are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

3.4 Recipe Data Providers

We use third-party APIs (including Spoonacular) to provide recipe information and nutritional data.

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
Secure cloud storage with Firebase
Regular security audits and updates
Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Update or correct your information
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
Opt-Out: Disable analytics tracking by visiting: https://aifoodlens-app.web.app/?disable_analytics=true
Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format

6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Remember your preferences and settings
Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
Serve personalized advertisements
Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit certain features of our service.

7. Children's Privacy

FoodLens is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email. Your continued use of the service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you request deletion of your account, we will delete your data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
Right to say no to the sale of personal information
Right to access your personal information
Right to equal service and price

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

Right to access your personal data
Right to rectification of inaccurate data
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing

13. Advertising & Analytics

We use third-party advertising and analytics services to improve user experience and support our services. For complete details about data collection and usage by these services, please see below:

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: aifoodlens@gmail.com
Website: https://aifoodlens-app.web.app

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