Privacy Policy for CalBuddy

Effective Date: 25/03/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to CalBuddy ("we," "our," "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience while using our application. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and sharing of your information.​

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information to provide and enhance our services:​

Personal Details: Name, email address, age, gender.​

Physical Attributes: Weight, height.​

Lifestyle Information: Activity level, fitness goals, meal times.​

Device Access: Camera access for meal image capture; notification access to send reminders and updates.​

3. How We Use Your Information

The collected information is utilized to:​

Track your dietary habits and progress toward weight goals.

Provide personalized recommendations based on your inputs.​

Enhance user experience and app functionality.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and handle your data with care:

Third-Party APIs: Meal images and barcodes are shared with OpenAI API and Open Food Facts API to analyze and retrieve nutritional information. No other personal data is shared with these or other third parties.​

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or if you violate our Terms of Service.​

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data's security is paramount to us:​

Storage: All personal data is securely stored in our Supabase database. Supabase employs robust security measures, including AES-256 encryption for data at rest and TLS for data in transit. Sensitive information, such as access tokens and keys, is encrypted at the application level before storage.

Access Controls: We implement role-based access control to ensure that only authorized personnel can access your data.​

Backups: Regular backups are performed to prevent data loss.​

6. User Rights and Controls

You have control over your personal information:

Access and Modification: You can view and edit your personal data within the app's settings.​

Deletion: You may delete your account and associated data through the app. Upon deletion, all your personal information will be removed from our systems promptly.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide you with our services and for legitimate business purposes. Once your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete it.

8. International Data Transfers

As our services are intended for users in Israel, your data is processed within Israel and stored in Supabse servers in Frankfurt.​

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for individuals aged 16 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information promptly.​

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will take effect immediately upon their posting in the app. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]