Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Sapentia Labs LLC ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Meal Guru mobile application ("App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:

• Email address
• Name and profile information
• Nutrition goals and preferences
• Dietary restrictions and allergies
• Health and wellness information you choose to share

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use our app:

• Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• App usage patterns and preferences
• Interaction data with AI recommendations
• Performance and crash data

2.3 Camera and Photo Data

With your permission, we may access:

• Photos you take for nutrition tracking
• Camera functionality for meal scanning
• Photo metadata for nutrition analysis

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide personalized AI meal recommendations
• Track your nutrition progress and goals
• Improve our AI algorithms and app functionality
• Send you important service updates and notifications
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Ensure app security and prevent misuse

4. AI and Machine Learning

Meal Guru uses advanced AI models (including Claude 3.5 Sonnet and other machine learning systems) to provide meal recommendations. Your nutrition data and preferences are processed to generate personalized suggestions. We implement privacy-preserving techniques and do not use your personal data to train AI models that serve other users.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in:

• Cloud hosting and data storage (AWS)
• Analytics and app performance monitoring
• Customer support services
• Payment processing (for premium features)

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal obligations or court orders
• Protect our rights and property
• Investigate potential violations of our terms
• Ensure user and public safety

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication using AWS Cognito
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access controls for our team members
• Automated backup and disaster recovery systems

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Universal Rights

Regardless of your location, you have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Update or correct your data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt-out of non-essential communications
• Withdraw consent for data processing

7.2 Additional Rights for California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

• Right to Know: Request specific information about how we collect, use, and share your personal information
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected from you
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
• Right to Limit: Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

7.3 Additional Rights for EU Residents (GDPR)

If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of Access: Request access to your personal data and information about how we process it
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Data Portability: Request your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data for specific purposes
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances

7.4 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, you can:

• Contact us at [email protected]
• Use the account settings within the app
• Submit a request through our website contact form

We will respond to your request within 30 days for GDPR requests and within 45 days for CCPA requests (may be extended to 90 days with notice).

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. When you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

9. Children's Privacy

Meal Guru is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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 personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own, including the United States. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the app after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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