Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 4, 2026
Summary: Eatiq respects your privacy. We collect only what's needed to provide calorie tracking features. Your data stays on your device and in your secure cloud account. We never sell your personal information.
1. Introduction
Welcome to Eatiq ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Eatiq (the "App").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email address when you sign in with Apple
- Profile Information: Age, gender, height, weight, activity level, and fitness goals
- Food & Nutrition Data: Meal photos, food logs, calorie and macro tracking data
- Recipes: Custom recipes you create within the app
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version
- Usage Data: App feature usage, crash logs for improvement
- Health Data: With your permission, we may access Apple Health data (weight, workouts)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide personalized calorie and nutrition recommendations
- Analyze food photos using AI to estimate nutritional content
- Track your progress toward health and fitness goals
- Sync your data across your devices
- Send meal reminders and notifications (with your permission)
- Improve and optimize the App's features
- Process subscription payments
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Firebase (Google): Authentication, cloud storage, and analytics
- Google Gemini AI: Food photo analysis and calorie estimation
- USDA FoodData Central: Nutritional database lookups
- Apple: Sign in with Apple, HealthKit integration, payment processing
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy governing the use of your information.
5. Data Storage & Security
- Your data is stored securely using Firebase Cloud services with encryption
- We use HTTPS/TLS for all data transmission
- Authentication is handled securely through Sign in with Apple
- We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data
6. Data Sharing
We do NOT sell your personal data. We only share data as described in this policy.
We may share your information only:
- With service providers who assist in app operations (under strict confidentiality)
- To comply with legal obligations or valid legal requests
- To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
- With your explicit consent
7. Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct your information in the app settings
- Deletion: Delete your account and associated data
- Opt-out: Disable notifications or revoke HealthKit permissions
- Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.
8. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
9. Children's Privacy
Eatiq is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
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