<h1>Privacy Policy</h1>

<p><strong>Effective Date:</strong> March 2, 2026<br>
<strong>App Name:</strong> Calorie Genius</p>

<p>Calorie Genius (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we share it, and what choices you have.</p>

<h2>1. Information We Collect</h2>

<h3>a. Account and Profile Information</h3>
<p>When you create or use an account, we may collect:</p>
<ul>
<li>Email address</li>
<li>Name (optional)</li>
<li>Profile metrics you enter (for example: height, weight, gender, body fat %, units, calorie goals)</li>
</ul>

<h3>b. Health and App Data</h3>
<p>When you use the App, we may collect:</p>
<ul>
<li>Food entries, calorie/macro logs, exercise entries</li>
<li>Daily challenges, progress data, game interactions</li>
<li>Favorites, custom entries, and settings</li>
<li>Step-related data (if you grant Health permissions)</li>
</ul>

<h3>c. AI Feature Inputs</h3>
<p>If you use AI features and grant AI consent, we may collect and send:</p>
<ul>
<li>Text prompts you type (AI food search, AI coaching)</li>
<li>Food photos you choose to analyze</li>
<li>Voice recordings used for transcription</li>
<li>Relevant profile values used to improve AI exercise estimates (for example: weight, height, gender, units)</li>
</ul>

<h3>d. Device and Technical Data</h3>
<p>We may collect:</p>
<ul>
<li>Device model, OS version, app version, diagnostics, and usage events</li>
<li>IP address</li>
<li>Advertising identifiers and ad interaction data (through ad partners, where applicable)</li>
</ul>

<h2>2. AI Data Sharing, Provider Identity, and Consent</h2>

<p>Calorie Genius uses OpenAI, L.L.C. for AI functionality.</p>

<p>Before any personal data is sent to OpenAI for AI features, the App:</p>
<ul>
<li>Discloses what data will be sent</li>
<li>Identifies who receives it (OpenAI, L.L.C.)</li>
<li>Requests your permission first</li>
</ul>

<p>You can change this anytime in the app at:<br>
<strong>Settings &gt; AI Privacy &gt; “Allow AI data sharing”</strong></p>

<p>If you do not allow AI data sharing, AI features may be unavailable, but non-AI core tracking features can still be used.</p>

<p>OpenAI Privacy Policy:<br>
<a href="https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">
https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
</a></p>

<h2>3. Third-Party Services We Use</h2>

<p>We may use third-party services, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>OpenAI (AI processing)</li>
<li>Google AdMob (ads, rewarded ads, ad analytics/personalization where permitted)</li>
<li>Firebase/Google services (authentication, database/storage, analytics, diagnostics)</li>
<li>RevenueCat (subscription and entitlement management)</li>
<li>Apple App Store (in-app purchases and payment processing)</li>
<li>Apple Sign In / Google Sign-In (if you choose those login methods)</li>
</ul>

<p>We do not store your full payment card details. Payments are handled by Apple.</p>

<h2>4. How We Use Information</h2>

<p>We use information to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Provide core app features (tracking, summaries, goals, reminders)</li>
<li>Provide AI-powered features you request</li>
<li>Personalize your experience</li>
<li>Operate subscriptions and app economy/rewards</li>
<li>Show and measure ads (where applicable)</li>
<li>Maintain security, prevent abuse, debug, and improve performance</li>
</ul>

<h2>5. Data Sharing</h2>

<p>We do not sell your personal information.</p>

<p>We may share limited data:</p>
<ul>
<li>With service providers listed above to operate app features</li>
<li>When required by law, legal process, or to protect rights/safety</li>
<li>In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer (with appropriate safeguards)</li>
</ul>

<h2>6. Data Retention</h2>

<p>We retain data as long as needed to provide services and meet legal/operational requirements.</p>

<p>You can request account and data deletion at any time from within the app or by contacting us.</p>

<h2>7. Your Rights and Choices</h2>

<p>Depending on your location, you may have rights to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Access, correct, or delete your personal data</li>
<li>Withdraw consent (including AI data sharing consent)</li>
<li>Request information about how your data is used/shared</li>
</ul>

<p>Contact: <a href="mailto:contact@acedigitallabs.com">contact@acedigitallabs.com</a></p>

<h2>8. Children’s Privacy</h2>

<p>Calorie Genius is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.</p>

<h2>9. Security</h2>

<p>We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards (such as encryption in transit, access controls, and secure infrastructure). No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.</p>

<h2>10. Changes to This Privacy Policy</h2>

<p>We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will update the Effective Date and provide notice when required.</p>

<h2>11. Contact Us</h2>

<p>If you have privacy questions or requests, contact:<br>
<a href="mailto:contact@acedigitallabs.com">contact@acedigitallabs.com</a></p>