Privacy Policy

1. Interpretation and Definitions

1.1 Interpretation

Words with capitalized initial letters have meanings defined under the following conditions.

1.2 Definitions

Account - a unique account created for you to access the Service.

Application - the mobile application titled “Calorie Counter”.

Company - Calorie Counter, operating the Service.

Device - any device that can access the Service.

Personal Data - any information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to an individual.

Health Data - information related to nutrition, physical parameters, goals, or activity that you voluntarily provide.

Usage Data - data collected automatically through your use of the Service.

User Content - photos, text, food logs, metadata, or other content submitted through the Service.

Website - https://c-counter.com.

You - the individual using the Service.

2. Types of Data We Collect

2.1 Personal Data You Provide

When creating an account or using the Service, we may collect:

• First name
• Email address
• Optional profile information you choose to provide

2.2 Health and Nutrition Data

To enable calorie tracking and nutrition features, we may collect:

• Weight and height
• Food logs and meal entries
• Food photos uploaded for calorie estimation
• Nutrition goals and preferences
• Step count and active energy from Apple Health (HealthKit), if you grant permission - we read this data only; we do not write to HealthKit

Providing health data is optional, but certain features may not function without it.

2.3 User Content (Including Photos)

User Content may include:

• Food photos you choose to upload for calorie analysis (not access to your entire photo library)
• Text entries and logs

We may use aggregated or anonymized food images to improve internal algorithms and product quality. Such data is not linked to your identity.

2.4 Usage Data and Diagnostics

Collected automatically when you use the Service:

• Device type, operating system, and app version
• IP address (general connection metadata)
• App usage events and timestamps
• Crash and performance diagnostics

When the app crashes or encounters a critical error, we collect diagnostic information through Sentry (Functional Software, Inc.), including error messages, stack traces, device and app version, and limited application logs related to the failure. This data is used solely to identify, reproduce, and fix technical issues. Our Sentry project is configured to use Sentry’s EU data region (Germany). We do not use Sentry for advertising or cross-app tracking.

2.5 Cookies and Website Technologies

The Website may use cookies or similar technologies for security and basic functionality. The mobile application does not use cookies for advertising or cross-app tracking. We do not use third-party marketing or advertising analytics in the app.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use collected data to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Enable calorie estimation and tracking
• Personalize your experience
• Improve product quality and performance
• Fix bugs and ensure stability
• Respond to user support requests

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Where applicable, processing is based on:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract
• Legitimate interests (service improvement, security)
• Legal obligations

5. Data Sharing

We share information with service providers who process data on our behalf:

• Supabase - account, profile, food/water/weight logs, meal photos, and subscription status fields synced from purchase events (hosting, database, and file storage)
• Google - food photos you submit for AI meal recognition (Google Gemini via our backend); sign-in identifiers and email, if you use Sign in with Google (authentication)
• FatSecret - food names from recognition are matched to a nutrition database for calorie and macro estimates (no meal photos sent to FatSecret)
• Apple - Sign in with Apple (authentication identifiers and email, including Hide My Email) and In-App Purchase processing for subscriptions (we do not receive your full payment card details)
• RevenueCat (RevenueCat, Inc.) - subscription entitlement status, product identifier, expiration date, and purchase metadata linked to your app account (subscription management)
• Resend - email address (verification codes and password reset emails)
• Sentry - crash reports, error diagnostics, device/OS/app version, stack traces, IP address, and limited error-related logs (app stability and bug fixes)

We may also share information:

• If required by law or legal process
• During a business transaction (e.g. merger or acquisition)
• With your explicit consent

We do not sell your personal data.

6. User Content License

By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, store, process, and modify such content solely to operate and improve the Service.

Your content is never publicly displayed without your explicit permission.

7. Data Retention

We retain data:

• For as long as your account remains active
• Until you delete your content or account
• As required for legal or security purposes

Data may be deleted or anonymized when no longer necessary.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside your country (for example, hosting in the EU or US, depending on the service provider). We apply appropriate safeguards where required by law, including standard contractual clauses where applicable.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your data
• Export your data
• Withdraw consent

Requests can be submitted via Profile → Delete account in the app, or by contacting us at [email protected].

10. Account and Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated data. Some information may be retained if legally required.

11. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure.

12. Children’s Privacy

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

13. Third-Party Links

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates become effective when posted.

15. Contact Us

Email: [email protected]