At Food Memory AI, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our app.

1. Information We Collect

• **Images and Metadata**: We collect and store images, associated metadata (e.g., date, location), and AI-generated descriptions to create your "memories."
• **Account Information**: Your email address is collected for account creation, login, and management.
• **Health Ratings and Comments**: Data generated from AI analysis of your images, including healthy ratings and comments, is stored to improve your user experience.
• **Usage Data**: We collect data on how you use the app (e.g., features accessed) to enhance functionality.

2. How We Use Your Data

• To provide the core functionality of the app, including analyzing your images and generating feedback.
• To improve our AI models and app features.
• To communicate with you regarding account management or app updates.
• To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.

3. Data Sharing

• **Third-Party Service Providers**: We share data with trusted third-party AI providers to process your images and generate insights. These providers are contractually obligated to secure your data and use it only for the agreed purposes.
• **Legal Requirements**: We may disclose your information if required by law or if necessary to protect our legal rights.
• **Aggregated Data**: Non-identifiable aggregated data may be shared for research, analysis, or marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data, including encryption and secure storage. While we strive to safeguard your information, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. You use our app at your own risk.

5. Your Rights

• **Access and Correction**: You can access and update your personal data via the app.
• **Data Deletion**: You can request the deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.
• **Data Portability**: You can request a copy of your data in a portable format.
• **Opt-Out**: You can opt-out of certain data collection practices, though this may limit app functionality.

6. Retention of Data

We retain your data as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide our services. If you delete your account, your data will be permanently removed within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated to you via email or in-app notifications. Your continued use of the app after changes signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any concerns or questions about your privacy, email us at support@foodmemoryai.com.