Introduction

Welcome to SafeBite – your trusted companion for making safer, smarter food choices. Your privacy is incredibly important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use the SafeBite mobile app, website, and associated services. By using SafeBite, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:

Personal Information

• Name and  email address provided during registration or login.
• Optional profile details such as dietary preferences or allergies to personalize your experience.

Scan & Usage Data

• Scanned product details, search history, and ingredient interactions.
• Tags, notes, or preferences you assign to ingredients or products.
• Frequency of use, features accessed, and app engagement patterns.

Device Information

• Type of device, model, operating system, language settings, and device identifiers (such as IDFA or Android Advertising ID).
• App version and crash reports to help us troubleshoot and improve the app.

Location Data

With your permission, we collect approximate location data to offer localized product recommendations, region-specific ingredient alerts, and improve the relevancy of content.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Deliver core features like ingredient detection, scan history, and personalized health flags.
• Provide real-time alerts about unhealthy or allergenic ingredients.
• Customize recommendations based on your dietary preferences and past scans.
• Improve app performance, fix bugs, and develop new features.
• Send important updates, security alerts, or app-related notifications.
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
• Analyze trends to better understand user behavior and improve our offerings.
• Comply with legal requirements and prevent misuse or abuse of our services.

Data Sharing & Third-Party Services

We respect your data and share it only when absolutely necessary:

We never sell your personal data.

• We may share anonymized, aggregated data (like overall ingredient trends) with research or analytics partners.
• We use trusted third-party service providers (e.g., cloud storage, email delivery, analytics, payment processors) under strict confidentiality agreements.
• These partners are not allowed to use your data for any purpose other than delivering the contracted services.

Security of Your Data

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure servers, and routine audits to safeguard your information. While no digital platform is completely immune to threats, we are committed to doing everything possible to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

Your Rights & Choices

You are in control of your data. You can:

• View and update your personal information in your profile settings.
• Delete your account and data by contacting us directly.
• Opt out of promotional emails by clicking the unsubscribe link.
• Turn off location tracking through your device settings.
• Request a copy of your data or ask for corrections at any time.

Children’s Privacy

SafeBite is designed for individuals aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such data being collected, we will promptly delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. When we do, we’ll notify you via in-app messaging, push notification, or email. We encourage you to review the policy periodically to stay informed.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about your data, feel free to reach out to us:

📧 Email: [email protected]