Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 25, 2025
Welcome to kCal AI (“we”, “our”, or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website at https://kcalaitracker.app. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the application.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information: When you register an account, we collect your email address, display name, and encrypted password.
Health & Usage Data: We collect data you voluntarily provide, including weight, age, gender, height, calorie logs, food photos, meal records, and fitness goals. This data is used solely to provide and personalize the service.
Device & Log Data: We automatically collect device type, operating system, app version, IP address, and usage analytics to improve performance and fix bugs.
Camera & Photos: We request camera and photo library access only to let you scan meals. Food photos are processed by our AI servers and are not used for any other purpose.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Provide and operate the kCal AI app and features
- Personalize calorie recommendations and meal suggestions
- Send product updates and support responses (only if opted in)
- Analyze usage patterns to improve app performance
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share data with:
- Supabase — secure cloud database hosting
- OpenAI — food image analysis (images processed, not stored by OpenAI)
- Google Analytics / Firebase — anonymous usage analytics
- RevenueCat — subscription and in-app purchase management
- Apple / Google — as required by App Store / Play Store policies
We require all service providers to maintain appropriate security standards and prohibit them from using your data for their own purposes.
4. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by emailing support@kcalaitracker.app. Data will be deleted within 30 days of your request.
5. Children's Privacy
kCal AI is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will take immediate steps to delete it.
6. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no method of electronic transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to: access, correct, or delete your personal data; withdraw consent; opt out of marketing communications; and lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@kcalaitracker.app.
8. Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses essential cookies for authentication and session management. We also use analytics cookies (which you may opt out of via your browser settings). We do not use advertising cookies or sell tracking data.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via in-app notification or email. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact: