Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

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

• Account Information: Email address, name (if provided through Apple/Google Sign-In)
• Authentication Data: Unique user identifiers, authentication tokens
• Profile Information: Any additional information you choose to provide

1.2 Content and Usage Data

• Recipe Data: Recipes you generate, save, or interact with
• Text Input: Ingredient lists and recipe requests you type
• Voice Recordings: Audio recordings when you use voice input features (processed and not permanently stored)
• Images: Photos you take or upload for ingredient identification (processed and not permanently stored)
• User Preferences: Saved recipes, favorites, and app settings

1.3 Device and Technical Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version
• Usage Analytics: App usage patterns, feature interactions, performance data
• Network Information: IP address, connection type

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Core App Functionality

• Generate personalized baby-friendly recipes based on your inputs
• Process voice recordings to understand your recipe requests
• Analyze photos to identify ingredients
• Save and organize your favorite recipes
• Provide age-appropriate recipe recommendations

2.2 Service Improvement

• Improve our AI models and recipe generation algorithms
• Enhance app performance and user experience
• Develop new features and functionality
• Troubleshoot technical issues

2.3 Communication

• Send important service updates and notifications
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Provide information about new features (with your consent)

3. Third-Party Services and AI Processing

3.1 AI and Machine Learning Services

We use the following third-party AI services to provide our core functionality:

• OpenAI: For recipe generation and text processing
• Anthropic (Claude): For advanced recipe analysis and content generation
• Custom AI Services: For image generation and specialized food-related processing

3.2 Authentication Services

• Apple Sign-In: For secure authentication on iOS devices
• Google Sign-In: For authentication across platforms
• Supabase: For user authentication and data storage

3.3 Audio Processing

Voice recordings are sent to secure transcription services and are not permanently stored after processing.

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Data Storage

• Cloud Database: User accounts, saved recipes, and preferences are stored securely using Supabase
• Local Storage: Some app data is cached locally on your device for better performance
• Temporary Processing: Images and audio are processed temporarily and not permanently stored

4.2 Security Measures

• Industry-standard encryption for data transmission and storage
• Secure authentication protocols
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and user data isolation

5. Device Permissions

Our app requests the following permissions to provide its core functionality:

• Camera: To take photos of ingredients for recipe generation
• Microphone: To record voice inputs for hands-free recipe requests
• Storage: To save app data and cache content locally
• Network Access: To communicate with our servers and AI services

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

6.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

6.2 Limited Sharing

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate the app (AI services, hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and users' safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with user notification)

7. Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deletion
• Recipe Data: Saved recipes are retained until you delete them or close your account
• Temporary Data: Voice recordings and images are deleted immediately after processing
• Analytics Data: Aggregated usage data may be retained longer for service improvement

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 Account Control

• Access and update your account information
• Delete saved recipes and preferences
• Close your account and request data deletion

8.2 Privacy Controls

• Control device permissions (camera, microphone)
• Opt out of non-essential communications
• Request information about data we have collected

8.3 Regional Rights

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under laws such as GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy regulations, including:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to correct inaccurate information
• Right to delete your personal data
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

9. Children's Privacy

While our app is designed to help parents create baby-friendly recipes, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app is intended for use by parents, caregivers, and adults. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy in the app
• Sending you a notification through the app or email
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

12. Contact Us

13. Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 2025 and applies to all information collected by BabyEats AI.