Privacy Policy

Food Stock: Pantry Inventory ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you use the Food Stock: Pantry Inventory mobile application (the "App") and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly

• Food Inventory Data: We collect data about the food items you add to the app, including names, quantities, categories, storage locations, expiry dates, and units.
• User Preferences: We store your preferences regarding food categories and units to improve the App's AI suggestions.

B. Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: When you use the App, we may automatically collect information about your mobile device, including unique device identifiers (e.g., IDFA for iOS), operating system version, and device model.
• Usage Data: We collect anonymous data about how you interact with the App, such as features used and time spent, to help us improve user experience.

C. Camera and Photo Library Access

The App requests access to your device's camera and photo library specifically for the following purposes:

• Food & Receipt Scanning: To allow you to take photos of food items or receipts, or select existing photos, which are then analyzed by our AI to automatically input inventory data.

Images processed for AI analysis are sent to our secure servers (Firebase/Google Cloud) solely for the purpose of extraction and are not permanently stored or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

2. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services which may collect information used to identify you:

• Google Firebase: Used for backend services, authentication (if applicable), database storage, and AI analysis. Google Privacy Policy.
• RevenueCat: Used to manage subscriptions and in-app purchases. RevenueCat Privacy Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the App's functionality.
• Process your subscription and manage your account.
• Provide AI-powered suggestions for food categorization and unit storage.
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with the App.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase services. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [Your Support Email]