Privacy Policy — IngredIQ

Last Updated: June 8, 2026

IngredIQ ("we," "us," "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide: - Account information: name, email address, password - Health profile (optional): age, gender, health conditions, allergies, medications, dietary preferences, and health goals - Products you scan, search, save, or analyze

Information collected automatically: - Basic usage data (features used, scan counts) - Device type and operating system - Approximate, non-precise diagnostic data for app stability

We do not collect precise location, contacts, photos (other than a label image you choose to capture for analysis), or biometric data.

2. Sensitive Health Information

Your health profile is sensitive personal information. We treat it with heightened care: - It is used only to personalize your product analysis - It is stored securely and associated with your account - It is never sold to third parties - You can edit or delete it at any time in the Profile screen

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to: - Provide and personalize the analysis Service - Maintain your account, history, and saved items - Improve app performance and reliability - Communicate important service updates

4. How We Share Information

We share information only in these limited cases: - AI processing: Product text and your relevant profile context are sent to our AI provider (Anthropic) solely to generate analysis. This data is processed to return results and is not used to identify you. - Product databases: Barcodes are sent to third-party databases (Open Food Facts, Open Beauty Facts, UPCitemdb) to retrieve product information. - Legal: If required by law or to protect rights and safety.

We do not sell your personal information.

5. Data Storage and Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your data. Account data is stored on secure servers. Local data (such as cached results) may be stored on your device. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to: - Access the personal information we hold about you - Correct or update your information - Delete your account and associated data - Withdraw consent for processing of health information - Export your data

To exercise these rights, contact seferelias@gmail.com or use the in-app account controls.

7. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have done so, we will delete it.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable period, except where retention is required by law.

9. International Users

If you use the Service from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes within the App or by email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests: - Email: seferelias@gmail.com - Support: seferelias@gmail.com


By using IngredIQ, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.