Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to HeartHealthAI ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience when using our mobile application ("App"), services, and website (collectively, "Services").

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Services. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Services.

2. Device Permissions

Our App requires certain device permissions to function properly:

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  Camera Access: We request access to your device's camera to allow you to take photos of food for analysis. These photos are used to generate heart health scores and nutritional information. Camera access is only used when you explicitly choose to take a photo within the App. We do not access your camera in the background or without your knowledge.
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  Photo Library Access: We may request access to your photo library if you choose to upload existing food photos instead of taking new ones. We only access the specific photos you select for upload.

You can manage these permissions through your device settings at any time.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

We may collect the following types of information when you use our Services:

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  Firebase User ID: Authentication in the app is anonymous and uses Firebase User ID for identification rather than email addresses.
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  Profile Information: Information you add to your profile such as dietary preferences, allergies, and food dislikes.
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  Health Information: Heart Health Scores, Heart Health subscores, food descriptions, and recommendations.
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  Food Images: Photos of food that you upload or capture using the App for analysis.
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  Chat History: Conversations you have with our AI assistant.

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Services, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

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  Device Type: We collect minimal device information, primarily whether you are using iOS or Android to provide the appropriate app experience.
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  Usage Information: Basic information about how you use the App, such as features used and interactions with the App.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

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  Providing, maintaining, and improving our Services
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  Personalizing your experience with the App
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  Analyzing food images to provide heart health scores and nutritional information
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  Generating personalized recommendations based on your dietary preferences and health information
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  Responding to your comments, questions, and requests
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  Sending you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and administrative messages
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  Monitoring and analyzing trends and activities to improve the App
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  Protecting the rights and property of HeartHealthAI and others

5. AI Services and Data Processing

Our App uses artificial intelligence services provided by third parties, including OpenAI and Google, to analyze food images and provide personalized recommendations.

When you use these features, your data (including food images, food descriptions, Heart Health Scores, Heart Health subscores, and chat messages) is processed by these third-party AI systems through their APIs. We only share the minimum amount of data necessary to provide these services.

These third-party AI providers may store and process your data according to their own privacy policies:

• OpenAI Privacy Policy
• Google Privacy Policy

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data during transmission to these third-party services.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf.
• AI Processing: As described above, we share data with OpenAI and Google to provide AI-powered features.
• Compliance with Laws: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when we have your consent to do so.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Services you have requested, or for other essential purposes such as complying with our legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our policies.

You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at reid@hearthealthai.app.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to object to processing of your personal information
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at reid@hearthealthai.app.

10. 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 you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at reid@hearthealthai.app.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These include:

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, share, or sell
• The right to delete personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights
• The right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at reid@hearthealthai.app.

12. 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.

If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the information to the United States and process it there. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: