Privacy Policy

Application: NutriLens: Food AI Scanner · Developer: Moocsoft · Last Updated: December 8, 2024

1. Introduction

Moocsoft ("we," "our," or "us"), operated by Hüseyin Şahinli, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our food analysis application, NutriLens: Food AI Scanner ("the App").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 User Authentication Data

• Firebase Anonymous Authentication ID: A unique identifier created automatically when you first use the App
• Purpose: This ID is used solely to manage your credit balance in our system
• Note: This is not linked to any personal information, email, phone number, or identity

2.2 Credit Usage Data

• Credit Balance: Stored in Firebase Firestore
• Transaction History: Records of credit deductions when you use the analysis service
• Purpose: To manage and track your service usage

2.3 Food Photos

• Source: Photos taken from your camera or selected from your gallery
• Processing: Photos are sent to Google Gemini API for analysis
• Storage: We do not permanently store your photos on our servers
• Retention: Photos are only temporarily processed and immediately discarded after analysis

2.4 Analysis Results

• Data: Nutritional information and analysis results returned from Gemini API
• Display: Results are shown within the App
• Storage: Results may be temporarily stored for display purposes

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide food analysis functionality
• Credit Management: To track and manage your credit balance
• Service Improvement: To improve the accuracy and quality of our analysis
• Technical Maintenance: To maintain and optimize App performance

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We Do NOT Share Your Information

• We do not sell, trade, or rent your information to third parties
• We do not share your data with advertisers or marketing companies
• Your authentication ID and credit information remain confidential

4.2 Third-Party Service Providers

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

Google Firebase

• Services Used: Firebase Authentication, Firebase Firestore
• Data Processed: Anonymous user ID, credit balance
• Purpose: User authentication and data storage
• Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

Google Gemini API

• Data Processed: Food photos you upload
• Purpose: AI-powered food analysis
• Retention: Photos are processed in real-time and not permanently stored by us
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies).

5. Data Security

5.1 Security Measures

• We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures
• Firebase provides industry-standard security for data storage
• All data transmission uses secure protocols (HTTPS)
• Anonymous authentication minimizes personal data exposure

5.2 Limitations

• No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure
• While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security
• You use the App at your own risk

6. Data Retention

• Anonymous User ID: Retained as long as you use the App
• Credit Balance: Maintained throughout your App usage
• Photos: Not permanently stored; immediately discarded after analysis
• Analysis Results: May be temporarily cached for display purposes

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Data Access

• You can view your credit balance within the App
• Your anonymous user ID is managed automatically by Firebase

7.2 Data Deletion

• If you wish to delete your data, you can uninstall the App
• Upon uninstalling, your anonymous authentication session ends
• You may contact us to request manual deletion of your data from Firebase

7.3 Photo Control

• You have full control over which photos you upload
• You can choose to stop using the photo analysis feature at any time

8. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for use by children under the age of 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 information, please contact us.

9. International Data Transfers

• Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own
• Firebase and Google services operate globally
• We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

• We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time
• Changes will be posted within the App with an updated "Last Updated" date
• Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
• We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically

11. Your Consent

By using the App, you consent to:

• Our collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy
• The processing of your photos by Google Gemini API for analysis purposes
• The use of Firebase services for authentication and data storage

12. Third-Party Links

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell your information)
• Right to request deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

14. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

Moocsoft
Owner: Hüseyin Şahinli
Email: moocsoft@gmail.com

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.

16. Acceptance of Privacy Policy

By using NutriLens: Food AI Scanner (developed by Moocsoft), you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms and conditions.

Summary: We use minimal data (anonymous ID and credits) to operate the service. Your food photos are only temporarily processed by Gemini API and never permanently stored. We do not share your information with anyone except the necessary service providers (Firebase and Gemini API). Your privacy is important to us.