Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 30, 2025
App Name: Calorie Genius

Calorie Genius ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application (the "App").

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address

• Name (optional)

• Height, weight, body fat %, and other metrics (if entered)

b. User-Generated Content

We collect data you provide while using the app, including:

• Food entries and calorie logs

• Exercise data

• Daily challenges and game interactions

• Preferences and custom entries

c. Device Information

We may collect:

• Device model, OS version, and usage statistics

• IP address and advertising ID (collected via AdMob)

d. Third-Party APIs and SDKs

• OpenAI API: Used to estimate calorie and macro data for food items. Queries may be sent to OpenAI for processing.

• Google AdMob: Used to show banner ads, interstitials, and rewarded videos. AdMob may collect information for ad personalization and analytics.

• In-App Purchases: Transactions are handled through Apple's App Store. We do not collect or store payment information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect to:

• Provide core app functionality (e.g., calorie and macro tracking)

• Improve your user experience and offer personalized features

• Allow you to earn and spend in-app currency

• Show you relevant ads and rewarded videos

• Analyze usage patterns to improve the app

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

We may share limited data with:

• OpenAI: To process food/nutrition queries

• AdMob/Google: For displaying ads and rewards

• Service providers (e.g., cloud hosting or crash reporting) who help us operate the app

All third-party services are required to maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection regulations.

4. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal data

• Withdraw consent to data collection (where applicable)

• Request information about how your data is used

To make a request, contact us at: contact@acedigitallabs.com

6. Children's Privacy

Calorie Genius is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

7. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data using encryption, access controls, and secure servers. However, no method of data transmission is 100% secure.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users by updating the effective date and, if required, via in-app notification.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you can reach us at:
📧 contact@acedigitallabs.com