Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 16, 2024

Appollo BV ("we," "our," or "us") operates SQULPTR. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information:

• Email address
• Name
• Age, gender, ethnicity (for personalization)
• Dietary preferences and health goals

Food Photos:

• Images you capture for analysis
• AI-generated analysis results
• Scan history and timestamps

Usage Data:

• App interactions and features used
• Device type and operating system version
• Crash reports and performance data

Camera Access:

We request camera access solely to capture photos of food for AI analysis. We do not access your photo library or store photos without your permission.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide personalized food analysis and recommendations
• Improve AI accuracy based on your profile
• Maintain your scan history and progress tracking
• Process subscription payments
• Send important updates about the service
• Improve app functionality and user experience

3. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure cloud storage with access controls
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited employee access to personal data

Data Retention: We retain your data while your account is active and for up to 90 days after deletion to allow account recovery.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• x.ai (Grok AI): For food image analysis (images are processed securely and not stored by x.ai)
• Apple App Store: For subscription payment processing
• Expo/EAS: For app infrastructure and updates

These services have their own privacy policies. We do not share your personal information beyond what's necessary for service operation.

5. Data Sharing

We do NOT:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your food photos publicly
• Use your data for advertising purposes
• Share individual user data with partners

We MAY share anonymized, aggregated data (e.g., "80% of users scan vegetables") for research or marketing purposes, but this data cannot identify you personally.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Export your data in a readable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]

7. Children's Privacy

SQULPTR is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

8. International Users

SQULPTR is operated from the Netherlands. If you use the App from outside the European Union, your data may be transferred to and processed in the EU. By using the App, you consent to this transfer.

9. Cookies and Tracking

Our mobile app does not use cookies. We collect minimal analytics data (app version, device type) to improve performance. You can disable analytics in your device settings.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes through the App or via email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
• Right to restrict processing of your data

Legal Basis: We process your data based on:

• Contract performance (to provide the service you subscribed to)
• Consent (for personalized features)
• Legitimate interest (for app improvement and security)

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests:

Email: [email protected]

Support: [email protected]

Company: Appollo BV, Netherlands