Privacy Policy - AI Calorie App

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how MK Apps ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use the AI Calorie App.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information responsibly. By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Contact: products@mkapps.app

2. No Account Required

You can use the app without creating an account. We do not collect email addresses, passwords, or login credentials.

3. Information We Collect

a) Profile Information

• Name
• Age
• Sex
• Height & Weight
• Target Weight
• Activity Level
• Diet Type
• Allergies & Health Concerns
• Eating Window
• Personal Commitments

b) Logged Data

• Food entries & meal logs
• Weight history
• Water intake
• Mood tracking
• Exercise data

c) Media & Input Data

• Meal scan photos
• Bill scan photos
• Voice input
• Text inputs

d) Device Permissions

• Camera
• Microphone
• Speech Recognition
• Photo Library
• Notifications
• Apple Health access

4. Apple Health Integration

With your permission, the app integrates with Apple Health.

• Read: Steps, Active Energy Burned
• Write: Calories Consumed

Health data is used solely to provide requested functionality and is never used for advertising or marketing.

5. How We Use Your Data

• Calculate calorie goals and nutrition estimates.
• Track meals, water, fasting, exercise and progress.
• Provide personalized insights and AI-powered recommendations.
• Display achievements, challenges and wellness statistics.
• Improve app performance and user experience.
• Diagnose technical issues and fix application errors.

We do not use your personal health information for advertising purposes.

6. Analytics & Crash Reporting

We use Firebase (by Google) including Firebase Analytics and Firebase Crashlytics.

• Understand anonymous usage trends.
• Improve performance and stability.
• Collect crash logs, device information and interaction events.

This information is used only to improve the App.

7. Data Storage

Your profile and wellness data are primarily stored locally on your device. We do not maintain a central user database containing your personal logs. Limited information required for analytics and crash reporting may be securely processed by trusted service providers.

8. Notifications

The App uses local notifications for reminders such as meals, water intake, fasting and streaks. No promotional server-based push notifications are sent.

9. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information.

• Trusted service providers supporting app functionality.
• When required by law.
• To protect users or our legal rights.
• With your consent where applicable.

AI Services & Data Sharing

To provide AI-powered meal plans, calorie estimates, nutrition recommendations, and coaching features, the App securely transmits certain user-provided information to our third-party AI service providers for processing.

Information that may be shared with the AI service includes:

• Age
• Gender
• Height and Weight
• Activity Level
• Target Weight and Goals
• Dietary Preferences
• Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions (if provided)
• Other nutrition-related information voluntarily entered by the user

This information is shared solely to generate personalized meal plans, calorie estimates, nutrition insights, and recommendations.

We are not sharing Apple Health data with the AI service.

Before any personal information is transmitted to our third-party AI service, the App requires your explicit consent. You must accept the Privacy Policy and consent to the secure sharing of your information before continuing. Without your consent, the App will not proceed with AI-powered meal planning, and your information will not be transmitted to the AI service.

10. Data Retention & Deletion

Your personal information is primarily stored on your device. When you uninstall the App, locally stored data is deleted. Diagnostic and analytics information processed by third-party providers may be retained according to their own policies and applicable laws.

11. Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information. However, no electronic storage or transmission method is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

12. Children’s Privacy

This App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

13. Sources & References

AI-Generated Nutrition Information

Meal suggestions, calorie estimates, and nutrition information in this app are generated using artificial intelligence based on the information you provide. The results are intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Nutrition References

• USDA FoodData Central ↗
  U.S. government database of nutritional values for foods and ingredients.
• Open Food Facts ↗
  Open database of nutritional values for foods and ingredients.
• World Health Organization (WHO) ↗
  Healthy diet and general nutrition guidance.
• Mifflin–St Jeor Equation ↗
  Used to estimate daily calorie requirements based on age, sex, height, weight, and activity level.
• Dietary Guidelines (NHS Eatwell Guide) ↗
  General healthy eating recommendations based on internationally recognized nutrition guidance.

14. Disclaimer

AI Calorie App is intended solely for general health, nutrition and wellness purposes. It is not a medical device, not a healthcare provider, and does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment or professional medical advice.

Food recognition, calorie estimates, nutrition values, AI-generated recommendations, meal plans and coaching responses are automatically generated and may not always be accurate, complete or suitable for your personal circumstances.

You should always consult a qualified physician, registered dietitian or other licensed healthcare professional before making medical, nutritional or fitness decisions, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have allergies, dietary restrictions, chronic medical conditions or take medication.

Never ignore professional medical advice or delay seeking treatment because of information provided by this App. By using the App, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own health decisions.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes become effective when the updated policy is published with a revised Effective Date.

16. Contact Us

Email: products@mkapps.app