BiteSafe Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 2026

BiteSafe (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the BiteSafe mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

• Email address
• Account credentials
• Basic profile information (if provided)

User-Submitted Content

When you use BiteSafe to analyze a menu:

• You may upload an image of a menu.
• We process the image and extracted text to generate insights.

We do not permanently store uploaded images.

Images are processed for analysis and then deleted.

Usage Information

We may collect limited technical information necessary to operate the app, such as:

• Device type
• App version
• Basic error logs

We do not use third-party analytics services.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide menu analysis and personalized insights
• Apply your dietary or health preferences
• Maintain and secure your account
• Process in-app subscription purchases through Apple
• Improve app performance and reliability

3. AI Processing

BiteSafe uses third-party AI services, including OpenAI, to analyze menu content and generate insights.

• Uploaded menu text may be securely transmitted to OpenAI for processing.
• We do not sell your data.
• We do not use your data for advertising purposes.

AI-generated results are provided for informational purposes only and are not medical advice.

4. Subscriptions and Payments

All payments are processed through Apple’s In-App Purchase system.

• We do not collect or store your credit card information.
• Payment data is handled by Apple in accordance with Apple’s privacy and security policies.

5. Data Retention

• Uploaded menu images are not permanently stored.
• Account data is retained while your account remains active.
• You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share limited information with service providers strictly for:

• AI processing (OpenAI)
• Backend infrastructure and hosting
• Secure account management

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account

To make a request, contact us at:

privacy@fztech.org

8. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information.

9. Children’s Privacy

BiteSafe is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted at this URL with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

privacy@fztech.org