Privacy Policy — FoodIdentifier

Last updated: April 13, 2026

FoodIdentifier ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website at foodidentifier.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide voluntarily: FoodIdentifier does not require account creation for core features. If you contact us via email, we collect your email address and message content to respond to your inquiry.

Food scan images: When you upload a food photo for analysis, the image is transmitted to our AI processing service to generate nutrition results. Images are processed transiently and are not stored long-term or linked to your identity.

Automatically collected data: Like most websites, we automatically receive standard browser information including IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, and referring URLs. This data is collected through server logs and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and operate the FoodIdentifier service
• To process food scan requests and return nutrition analysis results
• To improve the accuracy and functionality of our AI food identification system
• To analyze aggregate usage patterns to improve the user experience
• To respond to customer support and privacy inquiries
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive use of the platform
• To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve the Service. Types of cookies we use:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the website. Data is aggregated and anonymized.
• Preference cookies: Remember user settings like language or display preferences.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: Third-party companies that help operate our platform (e.g., cloud hosting, AI processing APIs) under strict data processing agreements.
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate privacy protections in place.
• Protection of rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of FoodIdentifier, our users, or others.

5. Third-Party Services

FoodIdentifier uses the following categories of third-party services: AI and machine learning APIs for food recognition, cloud infrastructure for hosting, analytics services for aggregate usage statistics, and payment processors for any optional premium features. Each third-party service is governed by its own privacy policy.

6. Data Retention

Food scan images uploaded for analysis are processed transiently and are not retained beyond the immediate processing period required to deliver results. Server logs and analytics data are retained for up to 90 days. Any voluntary contact information (email) is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was provided.

7. Children's Privacy

FoodIdentifier is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at foodidentifierai@gmail.com.

8. Your Rights

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

• Right to access: Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
• Right to correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Right to deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to object: Object to processing of your personal data
• Right to data portability: Request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format
• CCPA rights (California residents): Right to know, delete, and opt-out of sale of personal information
• GDPR rights (EU/UK residents): All rights listed above plus the right to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at foodidentifierai@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data including HTTPS encryption for all data transmission, secure cloud infrastructure with access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your data with commercially reasonable measures.

10. International Data Transfers

FoodIdentifier is operated from the United States. If you access the Service from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers. For EU/UK users, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place for any international data transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns:

• Email: foodidentifierai@gmail.com
• Address: FoodIdentifier, Frisco, TX 75035, USA

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