Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 27, 2025

1. Introduction

Mindful Plate ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use the Mindful Plate mobile application ("App") and related services ("Service").

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

  • Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and optionally your name or username.
  • Meal Photos and Logs: If you upload or capture meal photos, these images are processed and stored securely for AI recognition and analysis.
  • Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with the App, such as time spent, features used, and crash reports.
  • Device Information: We may collect basic device information, such as device type, operating system, and language settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide, operate, and maintain the Service.
  • To personalize your experience and provide tailored insights.
  • To improve and optimize our AI models and app functionality.
  • To communicate with you, including sending important notices and updates.
  • To ensure security and detect fraud or abuse.

4. AI-Based Processing

Mindful Plate uses artificial intelligence to analyze uploaded meal photos and logs. While AI-generated insights are designed to assist your mindful eating journey, they are informational and should not be considered medical advice.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We rely on the following legal bases under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Consent: Where required, we obtain your consent for processing your personal data.
  • Contract: Processing necessary to fulfill our obligations under our Terms of Service.
  • Legitimate Interests: For improving and developing the Service, fraud prevention, and security.

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

  • Cloud storage providers (to store data securely).
  • Analytics providers (to understand usage and improve the App).
  • Service providers who perform functions on our behalf.
  • Authorities if required by law or necessary to protect our rights.

7. Cookies and Tracking

Mindful Plate may use local storage and device identifiers to personalize your experience and analyze app usage. No third-party advertising cookies are used inside the App.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. You may delete your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Under GDPR and other applicable laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request deletion of your data ("Right to be Forgotten").
  • Request data portability to another service provider.
  • Withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

11. Children's Privacy

Mindful Plate is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review it periodically. Your continued use of the Service after any updates constitutes acceptance of the changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
📧 [email protected]