Privacy Policy

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Overview

At PicMeal AI, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your data when you use our AI-powered nutrition application.

Key Commitment: We use your data solely to provide personalized nutrition recommendations and improve your health journey. We never sell your personal information to third parties.

By using PicMeal AI, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. This policy applies to all users of our mobile application, regardless of location.

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Data We Collect

Personal Information

• Account information (name, email, profile picture)
• Health and fitness goals
• Dietary preferences and restrictions
• Age, gender, height, weight (for nutrition calculations)
• Activity level and fitness data

Usage Data

• Food photos and ingredient scans
• Recipe interactions and preferences
• App usage patterns and feature usage
• Device information (model, OS version)
• IP address and general location (for content optimization)

Technical Data

• Log files and error reports
• Performance and analytics data
• Crash reports and debugging information
• Network connectivity information

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How We Use Your Data

🤖 AI Personalization

Generate personalized recipe recommendations based on your preferences and health goals

📊 Nutrition Tracking

Track your nutritional intake and progress towards your health objectives

🔄 Service Improvement

Analyze usage patterns to improve our AI algorithms and user experience

🛡️ Security & Safety

Protect against fraud, abuse, and ensure the security of our platform

📞 Customer Support

Provide technical support and respond to your inquiries

⚖️ Legal Compliance

Comply with applicable laws and regulations

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Data Sharing

We Never Sell Your Data: PicMeal AI does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share your data only in these limited cases:

Service Providers: Trusted third-party services that help us operate our app (cloud hosting, analytics, payment processing)

Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety

Business Transfer: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with your consent)

With Your Consent: Any other sharing will require your explicit permission

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Data Security

Encryption

All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard AES-256 encryption

Access Control

Strict access controls and authentication for all team members handling data

Regular Audits

Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments by third-party experts

Secure Infrastructure

Hosted on secure, GDPR-compliant cloud infrastructure with 99.9% uptime

Important: While we implement robust security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We continuously update our security practices to protect your data.

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Your Privacy Rights

You have several rights regarding your personal data. Here's how you can exercise them:

Access Your Data

Request a copy of all personal data we have about you

Correct Your Data

Update incorrect or incomplete personal information

Delete Your Data

Request permanent deletion of your account and data

Limit Processing

Restrict how we process your personal data

How to Exercise Your Rights

• In-App: Use the Privacy Settings in your app profile

• Email: Contact us at privacy@picmeal-ai.com

• Response Time: We'll respond within 30 days of your request

• Verification: We may ask for identity verification to protect your privacy

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Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and understand how you use our app.

🍪 Essential Cookies

Required for basic app functionality and security

Always Active

📊 Analytics Cookies

Help us understand app usage and improve performance

🎯 Personalization

Remember your preferences and customize content

Cookie Control: You can manage cookie preferences in your device settings or through our Cookie Preference Center in the app.

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Children's Privacy

Age Requirement: PicMeal AI is intended for users 13 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Protection Measures

Age Verification

We ask for age during registration and restrict access for users under 13

Parental Notice

If we discover we've collected data from a child under 13, we promptly delete it

Parents: If you believe your child under 13 has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately at privacy@picmeal-ai.com

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Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.

How We Notify You

In-App Notification: Prominent notice when you next open the app

Email Alert: Notification sent to your registered email address

Website Update: Updated policy posted on our website

Your Choice: Continued use of PicMeal AI after policy changes constitutes acceptance. If you disagree with changes, you can delete your account.

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Contact Us

Have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data? We're here to help.

Data Protection Officer

For privacy-related inquiries and data requests

picmealai@gmail.com

General Support

Technical support and general questions