Privacy Policy

Spotter ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Spotter mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use the App. By accessing or using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect information necessary to authenticate your identity, including your email address, display name, and authentication provider (e.g., email/password, Google Sign-In, or Sign in with Apple). We do not store your passwords; authentication is handled by Firebase Authentication, a third-party service operated by Google LLC.

1.2 Nutrition and Health-Related Data

The App allows you to log protein intake and meal entries. This includes meal type (breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack), protein content in grams, food item names, and the method of entry (manual input, barcode scan, or food search). This data is stored on our servers and associated with your account.

1.3 Barcode Data

If you use the barcode scanning feature, the App accesses your device camera to read product barcodes. The barcode value (UPC) is sent to our servers and to the Edamam nutrition API to retrieve nutritional information. We do not store images captured by the camera.

1.4 Subscription and Purchase Data

If you purchase a Pro subscription, payment processing is handled entirely by Apple (via the App Store) and RevenueCat, Inc. We do not collect or store your credit card number, billing address, or other financial payment information. We receive confirmation of your subscription status and entitlement tier from RevenueCat.

1.5 Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain technical information when you use the App, including device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers, IP address, and general usage analytics. This data is collected to maintain and improve the App's performance and security.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the App and its features, including protein tracking and food search functionality;
• Authenticate your identity and manage your account;
• Process and manage your subscription status;
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support;
• Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve the App;
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security breaches;
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

3. Third-Party Services

We rely on the following third-party service providers to operate the App. Each provider has its own privacy policy governing the use of your data:

• Firebase (Google LLC) — Authentication and infrastructure services. See Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
• Edamam, Inc. — Nutrition data and food database API. Barcode values and search queries are transmitted to Edamam to retrieve nutritional information.
• RevenueCat, Inc. — In-app subscription management. See RevenueCat's Privacy Policy at https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information and nutrition data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the App's services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within thirty (30) days, except where retention is required by applicable law or legitimate business purposes (e.g., resolving disputes, enforcing agreements, or complying with legal obligations).

5. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and secure server infrastructure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Data Portability: You may request a machine-readable copy of your data where technically feasible.
• Opt-Out: You may opt out of certain data collection by adjusting your device settings or discontinuing use of specific features.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below. We will respond to verified requests within the time period required by applicable law.

7. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States, where our servers and third-party service providers are located. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy and, where required by law, provide additional notice (such as an in-app notification). Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Spotter App
Email: [email protected]