Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the NomNomics mobile application ("App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

By using our App, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

What we collect:

• Email address (for account creation and authentication)
• Name (derived from email or provided by you)
• User ID (automatically generated for your account)

Why we collect it:

• To create and manage your account
• To authenticate your access to the App
• To personalize your experience

2.2 Health and Fitness Information

What we collect:

• Physical characteristics (height, weight, age, gender)
• Activity level and fitness goals
• Daily calorie targets and nutritional goals
• Food consumption logs and meal tracking
• Water intake records
• Weight tracking data (optional)
• Daily notes related to your nutrition log (optional)

Why we collect it:

• To calculate personalized calorie and nutrition targets
• To track your progress toward health goals
• To provide nutrition analysis and insights
• To enable core App functionality

2.3 Usage and Analytics Information

What we collect:

• Food search queries and search history
• App usage patterns and feature interactions
• Screen views and navigation patterns
• Performance data and app crashes
• Error logs and diagnostic information

Why we collect it:

• To improve App performance and reliability
• To understand how features are used
• To fix bugs and technical issues
• To enhance user experience
• To develop new features

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Core App Functionality

• Calculate personalized daily calorie and nutrition targets
• Track and display your nutrition and fitness progress
• Provide food search and barcode scanning features
• Store and sync your data across devices
• Send notifications related to your goals and progress

3.2 App Improvement and Analytics

• Analyze usage patterns to improve features
• Identify and fix technical issues
• Develop new features based on user needs
• Monitor app performance and stability

3.3 Personalization

• Customize recommendations based on your preferences
• Show relevant recent searches and favorite foods
• Personalize your dashboard and progress displays
• Adapt the interface to your usage patterns

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We DO NOT Share Your Personal Information With:

• Third-party advertisers or marketing companies
• Data brokers or data aggregators
• Social media companies for advertising purposes
• Any entity for commercial purposes unrelated to App functionality

4.2 We MAY Share Information In These Limited Cases:

• Service Providers: With trusted partners who help us operate the App (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, sale, or transfer of business assets

4.3 Third-Party Services We Use:

• Firebase (Google): For authentication, database, analytics, and crash reporting
• Food Databases: For nutritional information lookup
• App Store: For app distribution

5. Data Security

5.1 Security Measures

• All data is encrypted in transit using industry-standard protocols
• Data is stored on secure, encrypted servers
• Access to personal data is limited to authorized personnel only
• Regular security audits and updates

5.2 Your Responsibilities

• Keep your account credentials secure
• Use a strong, unique password
• Log out of shared devices
• Report suspicious activity immediately

6. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

• View Your Data: Access all personal information in your account
• Update Information: Modify your profile and preferences anytime
• Download Data: Request a copy of your data
• Delete Account: Permanently delete your account and data

6.2 Your Privacy Rights

For Canadian Users (PIPEDA/Quebec Privacy Laws):

• Right to access your personal information
• Right to request correction of inaccurate information
• Right to withdraw consent (where applicable)
• Right to file complaints with privacy commissioners

For California Users (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

7. Data Retention

• Account Active: We retain your data while your account is active
• Account Deletion: Data is deleted within 30 days of account deletion
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law
• Backups: Data in backups may persist for up to 90 days after deletion

8. Medical Information and Health Calculations

8.1 Health Calculations and Medical Sources

Our App provides health calculations (such as BMR and daily calorie targets) based on established scientific methods. These calculations are derived from peer-reviewed research and authoritative medical sources including:

• Healthline Medical Review: Comprehensive review of BMR calculation methods and clinical applications
• Harvard Health Publishing: Evidence-based guidelines for calorie counting and weight management from Harvard Medical School
• PubMed Research Study: Peer-reviewed research validating the accuracy of the Mifflin-St Jeor equation for BMR calculation
• National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI): Official guidelines for healthy weight management and calorie recommendations

8.2 Important Medical Disclaimers

8.3 Limitation of Medical Liability

By using this App, you acknowledge and agree that:

• The developer is not a medical professional and does not provide medical advice
• All health calculations are estimates and may not be suitable for your individual circumstances
• You use health information and calculations at your own risk
• The developer is not liable for any health decisions made based on App information
• You will consult with healthcare professionals for medical guidance

9. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under 18 years of age due to the health calculation features requiring adult supervision. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we discover we have collected information from a minor under 18, we will delete it immediately and may require parental consent for continued use.

10. Data Storage and Transfers

Your information is stored and processed in North America (Canada and United States) using secure cloud infrastructure provided by Google Firebase.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

• We may update this Privacy Policy periodically
• Significant changes will be communicated through the App or email
• The "Effective Date" at the top shows when the policy was last updated
• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy

12. Analytics and Advertising

12.1 Analytics Services

We use Firebase Analytics to understand app usage. This helps us improve the App but does not identify you personally in most cases.

12.2 Advertising

We currently do not display advertisements in the App. If this changes, we will update this Privacy Policy accordingly.

13. Privacy Complaints and Authorities

For Canadian Users: You may file complaints with:

• Privacy Commissioner of Canada: www.priv.gc.ca
• Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec: www.cai.gouv.qc.ca

For US Users: You may file complaints with relevant state attorney general offices or consumer protection agencies.