Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2024-11-24

Thank you for choosing Avocado Meals ("the App" or "we" or "us"). We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use the App and related services (collectively, "Services").

If you have any questions or require additional information to ensure this policy accurately reflects our practices, please contact us at: privacy@tryavocado.com .

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect certain personally identifiable information ("Personal Information") that you voluntarily provide when you register an account or use certain features of the App. This includes:

  • Account Credentials: Your email address and, if you choose, a password for login.
  • Third-Party Sign-In Data: If you register or log in via Apple Sign-In or Google Sign-In, we receive your name and email address from those providers. We do not receive your password from these third parties.

1.2 Nutrition and Meal Data

Our core feature is to help you track your nutrition. We may collect and store:

  • Meal Logs: Descriptions, photos of meals, and other textual inputs that you provide when you log your meals.
  • Nutritional Goals and History: Your chosen calorie or macronutrient goals, dietary preferences, and historical data about your progress and trends.
  • Weight and Progress Data: Any weight entries or other progress indicators that you choose to record.

1.3 Usage Information

We may collect non-personal information about how you interact with the App, such as:

  • Device Information: Model, operating system, unique device identifiers (e.g., IDFA or equivalent).
  • Log Data: IP address, pages viewed within the App, time spent on pages, and error reports to help us improve the App.

1.4 AI-Generated Insights

When you provide meal photos or text descriptions, we use third-party AI services (OpenAI, Anthropic) to interpret and analyze their nutritional content. These services process the images or text you provide and return nutritional estimates and other insights.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To Provide and Improve Our Services: We use your meal data, goals, and progress to provide personalized nutritional tracking, generate insights, and help you achieve your dietary objectives.
  • AI Analysis: Meal images and descriptions may be sent to our third-party AI providers (OpenAI and Anthropic) for analysis. This allows us to identify the foods, estimate nutritional values, and present you with accurate meal data.
  • Account Management and Authentication: Your email (and, if applicable, name) is used to create and maintain your account, authenticate your identity, and enable secure login.
  • Communication: We may use your email to respond to support requests, provide updates, or send you important notices.
  • Analytics and Improvements: We use aggregated and anonymized usage data for internal analytics to improve the App's features, user experience, and performance.
  • Error Tracking and Diagnostics: We use Sentry for error tracking. When errors occur, certain information may be sent to Sentry to help us diagnose and fix issues promptly.

3. How We Share Your Information

We will not sell or rent your Personal Information. We may share your information in the following ways:

  • Service Providers: We use trusted third-party vendors to host our infrastructure (Google Cloud Platform for servers and databases, and Amazon Web Services for file storage) and to provide AI capabilities (OpenAI and Anthropic) and error tracking (Sentry).
  • Compliance with Laws and Safety: We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or if we believe that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations.
  • Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred to another entity.

4. Data Storage and Security

  • Data Hosting Location: All data is stored in the United States using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) servers.
  • Data Retention: We retain your Personal Information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our Services.
  • Security Measures: We use industry-standard security protocols and maintain security best practices to safeguard your data.

5. Your Rights and Choices

  • Access and Correction: You can view and update most of your Personal Information directly within the App's account settings.
  • Deletion and Account Closure: You can request deletion of your account and associated Personal Information by contacting us.
  • Marketing Communications: We do not currently send marketing emails, but if we ever do, you will have the option to opt out.
  • Limitations: Certain data may be retained in backup or archive systems for a limited period due to technical reasons.

6. Third-Party Links and Integrations

The App may contain links or integrations to other services (such as sign-in providers Apple and Google). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Please review their privacy policies before providing them with your information.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13 (or other age as required by local law). We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us, and we will delete it.

8. International Users

Although we primarily store and process data in the United States, if you access the App from outside the U.S., please note that your information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in the U.S. By using our Services, you consent to this transfer.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you within the App or via email. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when this Policy was last revised.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy, please contact us at:
privacy@tryavocado.com

Your use of the App indicates that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.