Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. It is MacroCount's policy to respect your privacy and comply with any applicable law and regulation regarding any personal information we may collect about you, including via our app, MacroCount, and its associated services.

Personal information is any information about you which can be used to identify you. This includes information about you as a person (such as name, address, and date of birth), your devices, payment details, and even information about how you use an app or online service. Sensitive personal data such as health information (e.g., nutrition, fitness data) and financial details are also considered personal information under this policy.

In the event our app contains links to third-party sites and services, please be aware that those sites and services have their own privacy policies. After following a link to any third-party content, you should read their posted privacy policy information about how they collect and use personal information. This Privacy Policy does not apply to any of your activities after you leave our app.

This policy is effective as of 28 January 2025.

Last updated: 28 January 2025

Information We Collect

We collect personal information, nutrition and health data, usage data, and device information.

Personal Information

We collect the following types of personal information:

• Account Information: Email address, user ID, and authentication credentials when you create an account
• Profile Information: Name, age, height, weight, gender, activity level, and fitness goals
• Health Data: Daily food entries, calorie and macronutrient intake, weight measurements, and progress tracking data
• Preferences: App settings, language preferences, theme choices, and notification preferences

Nutrition and Health Data

• Food Entries: Meals logged, including food names, quantities, calories, and macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein, fat)
• Weight Tracking: Weight measurements with dates and optional notes
• Progress Data: Statistics, trends, and analytics derived from your nutrition and weight data
• Custom Foods: User-created food entries with nutritional information
• Saved Foods: Frequently used foods and favorites list

Usage Data

• App Interactions: Features used, screen views, and navigation patterns
• Search History: Food search queries and results interactions
• Camera Usage: Barcode scanning data and photo analysis for nutrition detection
• Error Reports: Crash reports and diagnostic information for app improvement

Device Information

• Device Identifiers: Device model, operating system version, and app version
• Storage Data: Locally stored data using secure storage (MMKV)
• Camera Access: Access to device camera for barcode scanning and photo analysis
• Network Information: Internet connectivity status for data synchronization

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide Core Functionality: Enable food logging, nutrition tracking, and weight monitoring
• Personalized Experience: Calculate personalized calorie goals and nutrition recommendations
• Data Synchronization: Sync your data across devices and maintain backup copies
• Progress Tracking: Generate statistics, charts, and progress reports
• Food Database: Provide access to comprehensive nutrition information
• App Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and user experience
• Customer Support: Respond to your inquiries and provide technical assistance
• Security: Protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations

Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

We integrate with the following services to provide core functionality:

• Supabase: User authentication, data storage, and synchronization
• FatSecret API: Nutrition database and food information
• USDA API: Government nutrition data and food composition
• OpenFoodFacts API: Barcode scanning and product information
• OpenAI API: Photo analysis for nutrition detection
• Apple Sign-In: Secure authentication for iOS users
• Google Sign-In: Secure authentication for Android users
• RevenueCat: Premium subscription management and billing
• App Store/Google Play: Purchase processing and subscription management

Data Sharing Limitations - We DO NOT:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your health data with advertisers
• Use your data for marketing purposes without consent
• Share identifiable information with data brokers

Data Storage and Security

• Local Storage: Some data is stored locally on your device using encrypted MMKV storage
• Cloud Storage: Account data and backups are stored securely with Supabase
• Geographic Location: Data is stored in secure data centers with appropriate regional compliance
• Encryption: All data transmission uses industry-standard encryption (HTTPS/TLS)
• Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication requirements
• Regular Security Updates: Continuous monitoring and security patches
• Data Minimization: We collect only the data necessary for app functionality

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: View all personal data we have collected about you
• Export: Download a complete copy of your data in JSON format
• Correct: Update or correct inaccurate personal information
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and all associated data
• Portability: Transfer your data to another service
• Data Export: Use the built-in data export feature in the app settings
• Account Deletion: Delete your account and all data through the app settings
• Consent Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for optional data processing
• Communication Preferences: Control notifications and communications

International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the country where our servers are hosted, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries with different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected, sold, or disclosed
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of Access: Obtain confirmation of data processing and access to personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of personal data under certain circumstances
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we process your personal data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive personal data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

• Email: macrocount16@gmail.com
• App Support: Use the "Contact Support" feature in the app settings
• Data Protection Officer: Available upon request for GDPR-related inquiries

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Providing an in-app notification for significant changes
• Sending an email notification if you have provided your email address

Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

MacroCount Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 28, 2025 | Version 1.0