Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 2024
Welcome to FridgeSnap AI ("we", "us", or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how FridgeSnap AI, operated by Huju Network Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. ("the Company"), collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application (the "App").
This Privacy Policy complies with applicable privacy laws including GDPR (for EU users), CCPA (for California users), and other relevant data protection regulations.
1. Information We Collect
- Fridge Analysis Data: We do not store your refrigerator photos on our servers. Photos are processed locally on your device. Only the analyzed results (identified ingredients, recipe suggestions, meal planning data, and a unique device identifier) are stored on our servers.
- Account Information (Paid Users): If you purchase a subscription, we record your Google Play or App Store account ID to recognize your paid status if you reinstall the App.
- Device Permissions: We require camera and photo library access permissions to allow you to upload refrigerator photos for analysis. These permissions are used solely for the app's core functionality.
- Analytics Data: We collect anonymized usage statistics and crash reports to improve app performance and user experience.
- Technical Data: We may collect device information, IP address, and app usage patterns to ensure proper functionality and security.
2. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you explicitly agree to data processing for specific purposes.
- Contract Performance: To provide the services you requested and maintain your account.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, ensure security, and prevent fraud.
- Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To identify ingredients in your refrigerator and provide recipe suggestions.
- To create personalized meal plans based on available ingredients.
- To recognize paid users and deliver premium features.
- To analyze app usage and improve our services.
- To ensure app stability and fix bugs.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
4. Data Storage and Retention
Your analysis data is stored securely on Tencent Cloud (US region). We do not store or transmit your refrigerator photos to our servers. We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services, typically for 3 years after your last activity, or until you request deletion.
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities.
5. Third-Party Services
- We do not use any third-party analytics or tracking services. All data collection is handled internally.
- All data is processed and stored in compliance with applicable privacy laws for English-speaking regions. The App is not available in China.
6. Data Sharing
We do not share your personal data with any third parties, except:
- When required by law or legal process.
- To protect our rights, property, or safety.
- With your explicit consent for specific purposes.
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
8. Children's Privacy
FridgeSnap AI is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will promptly delete it.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service.
- Objection: Object to certain types of processing.
- Withdrawal: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at weixin8@u14.com.
10. Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you within 72 hours as required by applicable law, unless the breach is unlikely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms.
11. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
- Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities.
- Adequacy decisions by relevant data protection authorities.
- Other appropriate safeguards as required by applicable law.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the date at the top of this policy and, where required by law, by providing additional notice through the App or email.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at weixin8@u14.com.
For EU users, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Company: Huju Network Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.