Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Nutricure ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how your personal information is collected, used, and safeguarded when you use our mobile application ("App").

This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and use. By using Nutricure, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you create an account and use Nutricure, you may provide us with:

• Account Information: Email address and password for authentication
• Profile Information: Skin conditions, food intolerances, dietary preferences, and restrictions
• Diary Entries: Meal logs, nutritional intake, skin/mood/stress ratings (Standard & Pro features)
• Scanned Products: Barcode data and product information from your scans

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our App, we may automatically collect:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: Features used, scan frequency, and app interaction patterns
• Analytics Data: Crash reports and performance data to improve our services

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide personalized food recommendations based on your profile
• Identify ingredients that may conflict with your skin conditions or dietary needs
• Generate nutrition insights and dietary analysis (Pro features)
• Improve our App's functionality and user experience
• Send important updates about our services (with your consent)
• Provide customer support

4. AI-Powered Features

Nutricure utilizes advanced artificial intelligence technologies to provide personalized insights. We use Google Gemini as our third-party AI provider to power these features.

4.1 Features Utilizing AI

The following features use AI processing and require your explicit consent before activation. Below is a detailed breakdown of exactly what data is shared with Google Gemini for each feature:

• AI Nutritional Estimation: Estimates nutritional values from your meal descriptions.
  Data sent to Google Gemini: Only the text description of the meal you entered in your diary.
• Smart Ingredient Scanning: Analyzes food product images to identify potentially harmful ingredients for your specific health profile.
  Data sent to Google Gemini:
  • Image of the ingredient label you photographed
  • Your skin profile (selected dermatological conditions from your Skin Profile page)
  • Your dietary profile (food intolerances, dietary restrictions, and diet preferences such as vegan, vegetarian, palm oil-free, selected from your Dietary Profile page)
• Weekly Diet Generation: Creates personalized weekly meal plans tailored to your health needs and dietary preferences.
  Data sent to Google Gemini:
  • Your skin profile (selected dermatological conditions from your Skin Profile page)
  • Your dietary profile (food intolerances, dietary restrictions, and diet preferences such as vegan, vegetarian, palm oil-free, selected from your Dietary Profile page)
• Advanced AI Reports: Analyzes your weekly activity to identify correlations and trends between your diet and skin health.
  Data sent to Google Gemini (only for the 7-day period you select):
  • Your skin profile (selected dermatological conditions)
  • Your dietary profile (food intolerances, dietary restrictions, and diet preferences)
  • Product scans you consumed during the selected week (including quantities and nutritional values, if entered)
  • Meals you logged in your diary during the selected week (including quantities and nutritional values, if entered)
  • Your daily self-assessments of skin condition, mood, and stress levels for the selected 7 days

4.2 User Consent and Control

Explicit Consent Required: Before using any AI-powered feature for the first time, you will see a consent dialog that clearly explains:

• Which specific data will be shared with Google Gemini
• The purpose of the data processing
• That Google Gemini is our third-party AI provider
• That you can revoke consent at any time

Each AI feature requires separate, individual consent. You are free to choose which features to enable and which to decline. Without your explicit opt-in consent, no data will be sent to our AI provider.

Consent Persistence: Once you provide consent for an AI feature, it remains active and you won't be asked again each time you use that feature. However, you maintain full control and can revoke consent at any time.

Revoking Consent: You can review and revoke your consent for any or all AI-powered features at any time by navigating to: Profile → Account Management → AI Data Sharing in the App. Once consent is revoked for a feature, that feature will immediately stop processing your data through our AI provider, and you will need to provide consent again if you wish to re-enable it.

4.3 Data Sharing with AI Provider

When you consent to use AI features, only the data necessary for the specific feature is securely transmitted to Google Gemini for processing. This data is used solely for generating the requested insights and recommendations within the App.

How We Connect to Google Gemini:

• We use Google Gemini's paid API service (not free or public models) with enterprise-level billing and service agreements
• All data transmissions are encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols
• No data is sent to Google Gemini without your explicit prior consent

Important Safeguards:

• Anonymized Data: The data sent to Google Gemini does not include any personally identifiable information. We do not transmit your name, email address, user ID, or any other identifiers that could link the data back to you as an individual. Only the specific health and dietary information necessary for processing your request is sent, ensuring your anonymity.
• No AI Training: Your data is not used to train Google's AI models or any external machine learning systems. Your personal health information is never used to improve AI models.
• Per-Request Processing: Data is processed only when you make a specific request (e.g., when you scan an ingredient label or generate a report). Data is not permanently stored by the AI provider beyond what is technically necessary for processing your request.
• Limited Scope: Only the minimum data required for each specific feature is transmitted. For example, when you use AI Nutritional Estimation, only your meal description is sent—not your entire health profile.
• Medical Disclaimer: All AI-generated insights are for informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical, nutritional, or dermatological advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical decisions.
• Full Control: You can review and manage your AI feature consents at any time via Profile → Account Management → AI Data Sharing.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

• All data transmissions are encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols
• Sensitive health information is stored with additional encryption
• We regularly audit our security practices
• Access to personal data is strictly limited to authorized personnel

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted partners who assist in operating our App (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@nutricure.app.

8. Children's Privacy

Nutricure is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Third-Party Services

Our App may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services (such as app stores for subscriptions). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. You may request deletion of your account at any time. Some data may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy in the App or sending you an email. Your continued use of Nutricure after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@nutricure.app
Website: https://nutricure.app