Privacy Policy for Foodlyzer – Food & Nutrition Scanner
**Last Updated:** September 16, 2025
Thank you for using Smart Product Scanner ("the App"), a mobile application developed by OMOB. This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you use our application.
**1. Introduction**
Foodlyzer ("we," "our," or "the
app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy
explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you
use our mobile application Foodlyzer - Food & Nutrition Scanner.
By using our app, you consent to the data practices
described in this Privacy Policy. Please read this policy carefully. If you do
not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the app.
Foodlyzer is designed to help you make informed decisions about the products you use. By scanning barcodes, recognizing text from labels, or manually entering ingredients, you can receive detailed analysis and a health verdict. This policy outlines our practices concerning the data we collect from you.
**2. Information We Collect**
We collect information in the following ways to provide and improve our services:
* **Information You Provide:**
* **Manually Entered Ingredients:** When you use the manual entry feature, we collect the ingredient list you provide to analyze it and give you a verdict.
* **Information Collected Automatically:**
* **Scan and Image Data:** When you scan a barcode or a product label, the barcode number and the image of the label are processed to retrieve product information and perform analysis.
* **Device Information:** We may collect information about your mobile device, such as the device model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers.
* **Usage Data:** We collect information about how you interact with the App, such as the features you use, the time you spend on each screen, and the actions you take. This helps us understand how to improve the user experience.
* **Advertising Identifiers:** Our advertising partner (Google AdMob) may collect your device's advertising identifier to serve personalized ads.
* **Information from Third Parties:**
* **Product Information:** We use the Open Food Facts API to retrieve product information based on the barcode you scan.
* **AI Analysis:** We use Google's Generative AI service to analyze the ingredients and provide a detailed health assessment, including potential concerns and suggestions.
**3. How We Use Your Information**
1. Information You Provide Directly
We do not require you to create an account or provide
personal information to use our core features. However, we may collect:
- Scanned
Product Data: Barcodes and product information you scan for your
personal history tracking
- Manually
Entered Ingredients: Text you input for analysis
- User
Preferences: Language settings, theme preferences, and app
configuration choices
2. Information Collected Automatically
- Camera
Access: Used exclusively for scanning barcodes and capturing product
images for OCR analysis
- Device
Information: Device type, operating system, and app version for
debugging and improvement purposes
- Usage
Data: How you interact with the app to improve user experience
- Network
Information: IP address and connection data for service functionality
3. Information from Third Parties
- Open
Food Facts API: Product information retrieved based on scanned
barcodes
- Gemini
AI Services: Analysis of ingredients and product data
- Google
ML Kit: Text recognition for OCR functionality and language detection
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes:
- To
Provide and Maintain Our Service:
- Scan
product barcodes and retrieve product information
- Analyze
ingredients using AI technology
- Perform
OCR text recognition on product images
- Maintain
your scan history locally on your device
- To
Improve Our Service:
- Understand
user behavior and preferences
- Debug
and resolve technical issues
- Develop
new features based on user needs
- To
Communicate With You:
- Respond
to your comments, questions, and requests
- Send
you administrative information
- To
Comply With Legal Obligations:
- Comply
with applicable laws and regulations
- Respond
to legal requests and prevent harm
Camera Usage and Permissions
Camera Access
Our app requires camera access for the following core
functionalities:
- Barcode
Scanning: To scan product barcodes for instant product information
retrieval
- OCR
Analysis: To capture images of product labels for text recognition and
ingredient analysis
- Manual
Image Capture: To allow you to photograph product information for
analysis
Camera Data Handling
- No
Storage: Images captured through the camera are processed in real-time
and are not stored on your device or our servers
- No
Transmission: Camera images are not transmitted to our servers or
third parties, except for the OCR processing which happens locally
- Local
Processing: All camera data is processed locally on your device for
immediate analysis
**4. How We Share Your Information**
We may share information we collect with third parties in
the following circumstances:
- Service
Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party
service providers who assist us in operating our app, conducting our
business, or serving our users
- Legal
Requirements: We may disclose your information where required by law
or in response to valid legal proceedings
- Business
Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all
or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to
the acquiring entity
- With
Your Consent: We may disclose your information for any other purpose
with your explicit consent
Third-Party Services
Our app integrates with the following third-party services:
- Open
Food Facts API: Provides product information based on scanned barcodes
- Google
Generative AI (Gemini): Powers our AI analysis features for ingredient
evaluation
- Google
ML Kit: Enables OCR text recognition and language detection
- Google
AdMob: Displays advertisements to support our free service
These services have their own privacy policies, and we
encourage you to review them:
Data Storage and Security
Data Storage
- Local
Storage: Your scan history and preferences are stored locally on your
device using secure storage mechanisms
- No
Cloud Storage: We do not store your personal data on our servers or in
the cloud
- Cache
Data: AI analysis results may be cached locally to improve performance
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational
measures to protect your information, including:
- Secure
data transmission protocols
- Regular
security assessments
- Limited
access controls to systems
- Encryption
of sensitive data in transit
However, please note that no method of transmission over the
Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to
provide our services and for legitimate business purposes. Since most data is
stored locally on your device:
- Scan
History: Stored locally until you choose to delete it
- Preferences:
Stored locally until you uninstall the app
- Cache
Data: Periodically cleared to maintain optimal performance
You can delete your local data at any time through the app's
settings.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following
rights:
- Right
to Access: The right to request copies of your personal data
- Right
to Rectification: The right to correct inaccurate personal data
- Right
to Erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal data
- Right
to Restrict Processing: The right to restrict processing of your
personal data
- Right
to Data Portability: The right to transfer your data to another
organization
- Right
to Object: The right to object to our processing of your personal data
- Right
to Withdraw Consent: The right to withdraw consent where processing is
based on consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the
information provided below.
**5. Data Storage and Security**
* **Local Storage:** Your scan history is stored locally on your device and is not uploaded to our servers. You can clear your history at any time from the app's settings.
* **Cache:** The app may cache AI analysis results locally on your device to improve performance and reduce the number of API calls.
* **Security:** We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
**6. Advertising**
The App uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of the App and other websites and applications to provide you with targeted advertising. You can opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting your device's ad settings.
**7. Children's Privacy**
Our services are 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 a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.
**8. Your Choices**
* **Scan History:** You can view and delete your scan history from within the App.
* **Personalized Ads:** You can opt-out of personalized advertising by following the instructions provided by your mobile device's operating system.
Children's Privacy
Our app does not address anyone under the age of 13. We
do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If
we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal
information, we will take steps to delete such information.
*9 .International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on
computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other
governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those
in your jurisdiction. By using our app, you consent to such transfers.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, California law may provide
you with additional rights regarding your personal information. To learn more
about your California privacy rights, you may contact us at the information
provided above.
European Privacy Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you
have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection
Regulation (GDPR). These include the right to access, correct, delete, or
restrict the processing of your personal data.
Compliance with Laws
We comply with applicable data protection laws, including
the GDPR and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), where applicable.
**10. Changes to This Privacy Policy**
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
**10. Contact Us**
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
website : Foodlyzer – Food & Nutrition Scanner
E-mail : omobapp@gmail.com
