Privacy Policy

FlavorCompass — Last updated: February 10, 2026

1. Introduction

FlavorCompass ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address and display name when you create an account
• Photos: Images you capture or select for ingredient scanning (processed temporarily, not stored permanently)

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: App interactions, feature usage, and error logs
• Device Information: Device type, operating system version

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our AI-powered recipe generation service
• Process ingredient images to identify food items
• Manage your account and credits
• Send password reset emails when requested
• Analyze app performance and fix issues

4. Third-Party Services

FlavorCompass uses the following third-party services:

Service	Purpose	Privacy Policy
Firebase (Google)	Authentication, database, cloud storage	Google Privacy Policy
Google AI (Gemini)	Ingredient recognition and recipe generation	Google AI Terms
Expo	App development platform	Expo Privacy Policy

5. Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
• Scanned Images: Processed in real-time and not permanently stored
• Usage Logs: Retained for up to 90 days

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt-out of non-essential communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure authentication via Firebase
• No storage of raw ingredient images

8. Children's Privacy

FlavorCompass is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or by email.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: tangjm2000@gmail.com