Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 06, 2026
SmartTaste AI (“SmartTaste AI,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information when you use the SmartTaste AI mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using SmartTaste AI, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree, please stop using the Services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide, improve, and personalize our Services. The types of information we collect include:
A. Information You Provide Directly
1. Photos & Videos
When you use the Scan feature to upload or capture images of food and drinks, we may collect and process:
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Images of food and beverages
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Plate, container, or packaging shape and size
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Visible text, labels, ingredients, and branding
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Visual indicators such as portion size, color, and volume
This data is used solely to analyze food items and estimate ingredients, calories, and nutritional values.
2. Text Input
When you enter information manually, we may collect:
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Food and drink names
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Customizations and modifications (e.g., “iced latte with vanilla syrup”)
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Corrections or confirmations you provide to improve accuracy
3. Voice Input
If you use voice features, we may collect voice recordings to identify food or clarify inputs. Voice data may be converted into text and processed to deliver the requested service. We do not use voice recordings for advertising purposes.
B. Account Information
When you create or manage an account, we may collect:
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Name
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Email address
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Profile photo (optional)
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Authentication data through Google Sign-In or similar providers
This information is used to authenticate your account and provide access to the Services.
C. Health & Fitness Information
To personalize nutrition insights and recommendations, we may collect:
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Age and gender
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Height and weight
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Fitness goals and dietary preferences
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Activity level and workout frequency
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Daily calorie and macronutrient targets
This information is optional but enhances personalization accuracy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Identify and analyze food and drink items
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Provide nutritional breakdowns and calorie estimates
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Personalize health and dietary recommendations
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Track daily intake and user progress
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Improve AI accuracy and application performance
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Maintain and secure user accounts
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Communicate service updates, account notices, and support messages
We do not use your personal data for third-party advertising.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share limited data with trusted third parties only when necessary, including:
A. Service Providers
We work with third-party providers to operate our Services, such as:
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Firebase – authentication, cloud database, and analytics
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Google Gemini – AI-based food and image analysis
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RevenueCat – subscription and payment management
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for authorized purposes.
B. Legal Obligations
We may disclose information if required to:
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Comply with applicable laws or legal processes
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Respond to lawful requests by public authorities
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Protect our rights, safety, or property, or that of our users
4. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard safeguards to protect your information, including:
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Data encryption
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Secure authentication methods
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Restricted access controls
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Regular security monitoring and reviews
While we strive to protect your data, no system is 100% secure.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
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Request deletion of your data
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Export or download your data
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Withdraw consent where applicable
You can exercise these rights by contacting us using the details below.
7. Children’s Privacy
SmartTaste AI is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted within the app or website, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly. Continued use of the Services after updates indicates acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
Email: contact@smarttasteai.com