# Privacy Policy - Puxie Food Recognition App

Last Updated: February 2025

## 1. Introduction

Welcome to Puxie's Privacy Policy. This document outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data while using our food recognition application.

## 2. Data Collection

We collect minimal data necessary for app functionality:

- Basic Google account information (name, email) through Google Sign-In

- Device information for app functionality

- Usage analytics for app improvement

- Ad-related data through Google AdMob

**Important**: Images are processed in real-time and are not stored.

## 3. Data Usage

Your data is used to:

- Enable Google Sign-In authentication

- Process food images in real-time through OpenAI

- Generate AI-powered plate scores

- Improve app functionality through analytics

- Provide reward-based ads through Google AdMob

We never store or sell your personal data.

## 4. Data Storage & Security

- Google account data is handled by Google

- Images are processed in real-time without storage

- OpenAI processes images without retention

- Analytics data is anonymized

- No personal data is stored on our servers

- We use industry-standard security measures

## 5. Data Retention

- Google Sign-In data: Managed by Google

- Food images: Not stored, processed in real-time

- Analytics data: Anonymized after 90 days

## 6. User Rights & Controls

You have the right to:

- Manage your Google account settings

- Stop using the app at any time

- Request confirmation of data practices

- Contact us with privacy concerns

## 7. Children's Privacy

- App is not intended for children under 13

- We don't knowingly collect data from children

- Age verification is handled through Google Sign-In

- Parents can contact us with concerns

## 8. Third-Party Services

We use only essential third-party services:

### Google Sign-In

- Used for authentication

- Only basic profile information accessed

- You can revoke access anytime through Google

### OpenAI API

- Food images are processed in real-time

- Images are sent securely to OpenAI

- No images are retained after processing

- We comply with OpenAI's data usage policies

### Google AdMob

- Provides reward-based ads for recipe generation

- Handles ad serving and tracking

- Follows Google's privacy standards

- You can control ad personalization

## 9. Advertising

We use Google AdMob for reward-based ads:

- Ads are voluntary and reward-based

- You can choose to watch ads to earn recipe generation credits

- AdMob may collect:

- Device information

- Ad interaction data

- Location data (if permitted)

- Advertising ID

- You can reset your advertising ID or opt out of personalized ads through device settings

## 10. Updates to Privacy Policy

- Policy updates will be notified in-app

- Major changes require user consent

- Previous versions available on request

## 11. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries:

- Email: privacy@puxie.app

- Web Form: www.puxie.app/privacy

- Response within 48 hours

For urgent matters, contact our Data Protection Officer.