Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Last Updated: April 2025
1. Introduction
CalorieAI ("we," "our," or "us") operates the calorie tracking application available at calorieai.yangqing.one (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.
By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
- Account Information: Email address, username, profile picture
- Payment Information: Transaction records processed via PayPal (we do not store credit card numbers)
- Usage Data: Food photos, nutrition records, meal logs, dietary preferences
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device information (model, operating system, browser type)
- IP address and approximate location
- Usage statistics (pages visited, features used, session duration)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our Service
- Process transactions and send related information
- Send administrative information (updates, security alerts)
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- Improve our Service and develop new features
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Alibaba Cloud (AI processing), FatSecret (nutrition data), PayPal (payments)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
- Business Transfers: In connection with merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:
- HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data transmission
- AES-256 encryption for sensitive data at rest
- Regular security assessments and penetration testing
- Access controls and authentication for internal systems
- Employee training on data protection practices
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting lawfulness of prior processing)
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@yangqing.one. We will respond within 30 days.
7. Data Retention
- Free Users: Food records are not saved between sessions
- Pro Users: Food records are retained until account deletion
- After Account Deletion: Data is permanently deleted within 30 days
- Transaction Records: Retained for 7 years as required by law
8. Third-Party Services
Our Service integrates with the following third-party providers:
| Provider | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Alibaba Cloud | AI food recognition | alibabacloud.com/privacy |
| FatSecret | Nutrition database | fatsecret.com/privacy |
| PayPal | Payment processing | paypal.com/privacy |
9. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers.
11. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
- Email: privacy@yangqing.one
- Response Time: Within 30 days