Privacy Policy for Authentica Food Intelligence
Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Authentica Food Intelligence ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal health information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our mobile application, Chrome Extension, and related services.
- We never sell your personal health data
- Your data is encrypted and securely stored
- You control what data you share and with whom
- You can export or delete your data at any time
Information We Collect
Account Information
- Name and email address (for account creation)
- Subscription status and payment information (processed by Stripe)
- Family member information (names and emails for family plans)
Health Profile Data
- Dietary restrictions and preferences (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.)
- Health goals (weight management, heart health, etc.)
- Medical conditions and medications (optional, for personalized alerts)
- Age range, activity level, and general health information
Food Scan Data
- Product images you upload for analysis
- AI analysis results (health scores, ingredient breakdowns)
- Scan history and frequency data
- Your ratings and notes on products
Usage Analytics
- App usage patterns (features used, time spent)
- Performance data (crashes, errors - anonymized)
- Device information (operating system, app version)
For Chrome Extension Users
When using the Authentica Food Intelligence Chrome Extension, we collect only the data you provide when creating a profile (name, age, email) and food scan data as described above. No additional data is collected or shared through the extension. All privacy rights and protections described in this policy apply to extension users.
How We Use Your Information
- AI Food Analysis: Process product images to provide health insights
- Personalized Recommendations: Tailor suggestions based on your health profile
- Health Tracking: Monitor your nutrition trends and progress
- Family Management: Enable separate profiles for family members
- Service Improvement: Improve AI accuracy through aggregated, anonymized data analysis; develop new features; enhance app performance
- Communication: Send account and service updates, customer support, health tips (if opted in), process family invites
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We DO NOT sell your personal health data.
- Family Members: Basic profile info shared within family plans
- Service Providers: Encrypted data with trusted partners (Stripe for payments, cloud storage)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect user safety
- Business Transfer: In the event of a merger or acquisition (with user notification)
Community Features
- Product reviews are visible to other users (only your chosen username, not personal health data)
- You can delete your reviews at any time
Data Security and Storage
- Encryption: All data encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256)
- Access Controls: Role-based access with multi-factor authentication
- Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing
- Data Minimization: We only collect data necessary for app functionality
Data Retention
- Account data: Retained while your account is active
- Scan history: Retained to provide trend analysis and history
- Anonymized analytics: May be retained for product improvement
- You can request data deletion at any time through Privacy Controls
Your Privacy Rights
- View all your data through Privacy Controls
- Export health data in JSON format
- Generate shareable health reports
- Modify your health profile anytime
- Delete individual scans or reviews
- Permanently delete your entire account
GDPR & CCPA Compliance
- Right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used
- Right to delete personal information (with some exceptions)
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
Important Disclosures
Health Information Disclaimer: Authentica provides food analysis for informational purposes only. Our AI analysis is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult healthcare providers for medical decisions.
Children's Privacy
- Our app is designed for users 13 and older
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
- Family plans allow parents to manage profiles for children 13+
- Parents control what health information is shared within the family
Third-Party Services
- Stripe: Payment processing (subject to Stripe's privacy policy)
- Cloud Storage: Encrypted data storage with enterprise-grade providers
- Analytics: Anonymized usage analytics to improve app performance
Contact Us & Updates
Questions about privacy? Contact our privacy team:
- Email: privacy@authentica.app
- Support: Available through in-app Help section
- Response Time: We respond to privacy inquiries within 48 hours
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be notified through the app and email. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of the new policy.