ChoiceCheck and Privacy
ChoiceCheck was designed from the ground up with your privacy in mind. Here's how we protect your personal information.
Our Approach to Privacy
You control your health data
ChoiceCheck only processes the data necessary to provide the features you use and stores it securely both on your device and in the cloud for synchronization.
Privacy by design
ChoiceCheck was built with privacy as a foundational principle, not an afterthought. We minimize data collection and provide transparency about our practices.
No sale of your data
Your nutrition and health information is never sold to advertisers, data brokers, or food companies.
Privacy at a Glance
Data Collection
- Food product images
- Nutrition label data
- Health goals you provide
- Dietary preferences
- Food scan history
Data Use
- Analyzing food content with AI
- Providing health insights
- Personalizing recommendations
- Improving service quality
Your Controls
- Use anonymously (limited)
- Delete your account
- Manage health profile
Collecting Your Data
Account Information
ChoiceCheck offers multiple ways to use the app:
- Anonymous usage - Use the app immediately without creating an account (limited to 20 scans per day)
- Account creation - Sign in with Google or Apple to unlock additional features (50 scans per day)
When you create an account, we collect your email address and basic profile information (name) from your authentication provider.
Nutrition & Food Data
ChoiceCheck collects the following food-related information:
- Photos of food products and nutrition labels you scan
- Nutrition information extracted from labels
- Ingredient lists from food packaging
- Food preferences and dietary restrictions you provide
This information is essential for providing ChoiceCheck's core functionality and is processed securely.
Health Profile Data
To provide personalized nutrition guidance, ChoiceCheck may collect:
- Health goals you've defined
- Dietary preferences (e.g., vegetarian, gluten-free)
- Allergen information
- Basic health metrics you choose to provide
Your health profile data is stored both locally on your device and securely in the cloud to enable synchronization across devices.
Device Information
To ensure proper functionality, ChoiceCheck collects limited device information:
- Device type and operating system
- App version
- Authentication tokens for secure sign-in
- Daily scan counts for usage limits
Using Your Data
Core Functionality
Your data is primarily used to provide ChoiceCheck's main features:
- Analyzing nutrition labels and ingredients
- Providing nutritional insights and recommendations
- Tracking your food choices and consumption over time
- Alerting you to potential allergens or ingredients to avoid
- Enforcing daily scan limits (20 for anonymous, 50 for registered users)
AI-Powered Analysis
To provide accurate nutritional analysis, your food images and preferences are processed by advanced AI services. This processing happens securely in real-time and is essential for delivering personalized insights.
Improving Our Service
We use aggregated, non-personal data to:
- Improve the accuracy of our nutrition analysis
- Enhance our image recognition capabilities
- Fix bugs and technical issues
- Develop new features based on user needs
Data Storage & Retention
ChoiceCheck uses a hybrid storage approach:
- Local storage - Your data is cached on your device for offline access and fast performance
- Cloud storage - Your data is securely stored in the cloud to enable synchronization and backup
Currently, we retain your data for as long as you have an account with us. You can delete your account and request data deletion at any time through the app settings. Upon account deletion, your data will be permanently removed from our systems.
Protecting Your Data
Security Measures
ChoiceCheck employs industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- Encrypted data transmission using HTTPS/TLS protocols
- Secure authentication with Firebase
- Encrypted data storage in Firebase
- Access controls and authentication for all data operations
Data Sharing
ChoiceCheck does not sell your personal data to third parties. We only share data:
- With AI services to analyze your food images (processed securely and not retained by these services)
- With service providers who help us operate our infrastructure (under strict confidentiality)
- When required by law or legal process
Your Rights
We provide the following rights to all users:
- Access your personal data through the app
- Update your profile and preferences at any time
- Delete your account and associated data
- Use the app anonymously with limited features
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under local privacy laws. To exercise any of these rights or if you have questions, please contact us at [email protected].
Privacy Policy Updates
We may update this privacy policy as our service evolves or regulations change. Please visit this page periodically to review the most current version.
Last updated: May 26, 2025
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]