Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Calzz ("we," "us," "our," or "the App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our App. Your continued use of the App following the posting of revised Privacy Policy means that you accept and agree to the changes.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information in connection with the services we provide, including:

• Email Address: We collect your email address for account creation, authentication, password recovery, and to send you important notifications about your account and the App.
• Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your interactions with the App, including features used, content viewed, search queries, and the date and time of your activities.
• Food Logs: When you log meals and food items, we collect the foods you consume, portion sizes, nutritional information, and timestamps to provide personalized calorie tracking and health insights.
• Camera Images:With your explicit permission, we access your device's camera to allow you to scan food items and extract nutritional data. Images are processed locally on your device and are not stored without your explicit consent.
• Device Information: We collect information about your device, including device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.

3. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes:

• Calorie Tracking: To maintain your food logs, calculate caloric intake, and provide nutritional analysis and insights.
• App Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, identify technical issues, optimize features, and enhance overall app performance and user experience.
• Personalization: To tailor the App to your preferences, provide personalized recommendations, and deliver a customized experience based on your goals and dietary patterns.
• Communication: To send you service-related announcements, updates, security alerts, and respond to your inquiries.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, and to protect the rights, privacy, safety, and property of our users and the public.

4. Camera Permission & Usage

The Calzz app requests permission to access your device's camera for the following purpose:

Important Information About Camera Usage:

• Images captured through the camera are processed on your device and analyzed locally to extract food information.
• Camera images are not stored on our servers without your explicit consent. You have full control over whether images are saved.
• You can grant or revoke camera permissions at any time through your device's settings.
• If you do not grant camera permission, you can still use the App by manually entering food information.

5. Data Storage & Security

We implement comprehensive technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit and at rest, secure authentication protocols, access controls, and regular security assessments.

Your data is stored on secure, encrypted servers. While we employ industry-standard security practices, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you use the App at your own risk.

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the App's services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

6. Third-Party Services

The Calzz app integrates with third-party services to provide enhanced functionality. These services may collect and process information according to their own privacy policies:

• Firebase: We use Google Firebase for app hosting, real-time database, and authentication services. Firebase may collect usage data and device information.
• RevenueCat: We use RevenueCat to manage in-app subscriptions and purchase information for premium features.
• Analytics Tools: We use analytics services to understand how users interact with the App, identify trends, and measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services before using them.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: The right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
• Data Portability: The right to request a copy of your data in a portable format.
• Opt-Out: The right to opt out of certain data processing activities, including marketing communications.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided in the Contact Information section below.

8. Children's Privacy

The Calzz app is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete such information promptly.

For users aged 13-18, parental consent or supervision is recommended. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at the email address provided below.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, and other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App and updating the "Last Updated" date above. Your continued use of the App following the posting of revised Privacy Policy means that you accept and agree to the changes.

10. Contact Information

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

We will respond to your request within 30 days or as required by applicable law. We appreciate your feedback and questions.