Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to CalTracker. We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect the information you provide when using our mobile application ("CalTracker" or "the App").

By using CalTracker, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.

Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Simon Kroismayr

Email: caltracker.track@gmail.com

Data We Collect

CalTracker collects the following types of data to provide and improve the service:

1. Authentication Data

When you sign in with Google or Apple, we receive your name, email address, and a unique user ID. This is used to create and manage your account securely.

2. User Profile Data

Your profile information including display name, profile picture (if provided), and app preferences such as language, theme, and notification settings.

3. Nutrition & Meal Data

Meal entries including food names, calorie values, macronutrient data (protein, carbs, fat), meal timestamps, and optional food photos used for AI scanning. This data is essential for the core functionality of the app.

4. Weight & Health Data

Weight entries, body measurements, and health data synced from your device's health platform (Google Health Connect / Apple Health), if you have granted access. This data is used to display weight trends and calculate nutritional insights.

5. Water Intake Data

Daily water intake logs including amounts and timestamps, used to track hydration goals.

6. App Usage & Analytics

We collect anonymized usage analytics to improve the app experience. This includes feature usage patterns, crash reports, and general performance metrics through Firebase Analytics and Firebase Crashlytics.

Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using the following services:

Firebase Authentication - Manages user sign-in and identity securely.
Cloud Firestore - Stores your nutrition, weight, water, and profile data in Google's secure cloud infrastructure.
Firebase Storage - Stores uploaded images such as food photos for AI scanning.
Firebase Analytics & Crashlytics - Collects anonymized performance and crash data.

All data is transmitted over encrypted connections (TLS/SSL). We use industry-standard security practices to protect your information.

Purpose of Data Processing

We process your data for the following purposes:

Providing calorie, macro, water, and weight tracking functionality.
AI-powered food recognition and nutritional analysis.
Generating personalized statistics, insights, and deficit calculations.
Syncing your data across devices via your account.
Sending smart meal and water reminders (if enabled).
Improving the app through anonymized analytics.
Processing in-app purchases via RevenueCat.

Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

Right of Access - Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification - Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
Right to Erasure - Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
Right to Data Portability - Export your data in a structured, machine-readable format (CSV export).
Right to Object - Object to certain types of data processing.
Right to Restrict Processing - Request that we limit the processing of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at caltracker.track@gmail.com.

Data Deletion & Retention

You can delete your data at any time:

Delete specific data - Remove individual meal entries, weight logs, or water records directly in the app.
Delete your account - Go to Settings -> Account -> Delete Account. This permanently removes all your data from our servers.
Request via email - Contact caltracker.track@gmail.com to request data deletion.

After account deletion, your data is removed within 30 days. Backup copies may be retained for up to 90 days. Anonymized analytics data may be retained for up to 14 months.

Children's Privacy

CalTracker is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the EU/EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to remove that information.

Third-Party Services

CalTracker integrates with the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy:

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.