1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Poshan AI ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our mobile application (the "App"). By using our App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Email address and basic profile information when you sign in with Google
- Profile Information: Age, gender, height, weight, activity level, and dietary goals (optional)
- Food and Meal Data: Information about meals, food items, portions, and caloric intake you log via text or voice input
- Voice Data: Audio recordings when you use voice-to-text input (processed locally on your device and converted to text immediately)
- Health Goals: Weight goals, calorie targets, and dietary preferences
- Exercise Data: Physical activity information and step data (if provided)
2.2 Information We Collect Automatically
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, device identifiers, mobile device unique ID, and mobile network information
- Usage Data: How you interact with the App, features used, time spent, app performance data, pages visited, and timestamps
- Network Information: IP address, browser type, and mobile Internet browser information
- Location Data: Approximate location (if you grant permission) to suggest nearby restaurants or stores
- Microphone: Access to record voice for voice-to-text input (converted to text locally on your device)
- Diagnostic Data: Crash reports and performance metrics to improve app stability
2.3 AI Processing Data
- Food Recognition Data: Text descriptions and voice input processed by our AI to identify foods and estimate calories
- Usage Patterns: How you interact with AI features to improve accuracy and recommendations
- Nutritional Analysis: Data used to provide personalized dietary insights and recommendations
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide Core Services: Track calories, analyze meals, and provide nutritional insights
- AI Analysis: Process text input (including text converted from voice-to-text) to identify foods and estimate nutritional content
- Personalized Recommendations: Suggest meals, recipes, and dietary adjustments based on your goals and usage patterns
- Exercise Integration: Process step and exercise data to help you reach fitness goals more effectively
- Communications: Send you important app updates, security notifications, and respond to your inquiries
- App Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features, improve AI accuracy, and strengthen security
- Customer Support: Respond to your questions and provide technical assistance
- Security: Protect against fraud, abuse, and ensure App security
- Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
- AI Processing: Third-party AI services that help analyze food descriptions to provide nutritional data
- Cloud Storage: Secure cloud services to store your data
- Analytics: App performance and usage analytics providers
- Customer Support: Support platform providers
- Authentication Services: Google Sign-In and other authentication providers
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required to:
- Comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests
- Protect and defend our rights or property
- Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
- Protect the personal safety of users or the public
- Protect against legal liability
4.3 Business Transfers
In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity. We will provide notice before your data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
4.4 With Your Consent
We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure authentication systems
- Regular security assessments
- Limited access to personal data by employees
- Secure data centers and infrastructure
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward for legal compliance
- Food and Meal Logs: Retained to provide historical tracking and improve AI accuracy
- Exercise Data: Processed on device and not stored on our servers; you may delete this data at any time
- Voice Data: Voice-to-text conversion happens locally on your device; no audio is transmitted or stored by us
- Usage Data: Generally retained for shorter periods for analytics and app improvement, unless needed for security or legal obligations
You can request deletion of your data by contacting us at poshanaihelp@gmail.com. Please note that we may retain certain information when we have a legal obligation to do so.
7. Your Rights and Choices
7.1 Account Controls
- Update your profile information within the App
- Delete specific food logs or meal entries
- Delete exercise data at any time
- Adjust privacy settings for data sharing
- Manage your account through account settings
7.2 Data Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data (with certain legal exceptions)
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Decline certain data processing activities
- Object: Object to processing of your personal data under certain circumstances
7.3 Communication Preferences
- Opt out of non-essential emails (account security and important app updates may still be sent)
- Adjust notification settings within the App
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12.
8. Children's Privacy
Our App is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
If we need parental consent as a legal basis for processing information and your country requires it, we may require your parent's consent before collecting and using that information.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, where data protection laws may differ. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:
- Standard contractual clauses
- Adequacy decisions
- Your explicit consent where required
We will take all reasonable steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
10. Third-Party Services
Our App may contain links to third-party services (such as Google Sign-In) or integrate with external platforms. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those services, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Sending you an email notification
- Displaying a prominent notice in the App
- Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy
Your continued use of the App after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: poshanaihelp@gmail.com
13. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Rights
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
13.1 Your Rights
- Right to Know: Request information about the personal information we collect and how it's used
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (We do not sell personal information)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights
13.2 Exercising Your Rights
To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at poshanaihelp@gmail.com with "CCPA Request" in the subject line. We will respond within 45 days and may need to verify your identity.
14. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union, our legal basis for collecting and using personal information depends on the information concerned and the specific context:
- Contract Performance: To provide our services to you
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and communicate with you
- Consent: Where you have given specific consent
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws
15. Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of California, United States without regard to conflict of law principles.