BiteWise — Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 09/08/2025

App: BiteWise Jurisdiction: United States

1. Information We Collect

Optional Contact Information: You may provide your name and email address to receive app updates. This is voluntary.

App Usage Data: We collect anonymous usage data (for example, scans performed, features used, and crash reports) to improve app performance and experience.

Food Scans & Activity: When you scan products, we process barcode and nutrition/eco data to generate general scores and insights.

Third-Party Data Sources: Some informational data (food safety alerts, nutrition facts) may come from trusted public sources such as USDA, CDC, and Open Food Facts.

2. How We Use Data

We use collected information to operate and improve BiteWise features, to send optional product updates if you subscribe, to monitor performance and fix bugs, and to deliver real-time food alerts and curated insights.

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal information. Optional contact data (name and email) is used only to send app-related updates. Anonymized usage analytics may be shared with trusted service providers (for example, Firebase or analytics tools). We may disclose information if required by law or to protect rights and safety.

4. International Users

If you access BiteWise from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other regions. Such transfers will be subject to applicable privacy laws, such as the GDPR where relevant.

5. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data, but no storage or transmission method is completely secure.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (for example, the EU or California), you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below.

7. Children's Privacy

BiteWise is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us so we can take action.

8. Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Updated versions will be posted with a new effective date. Continued use after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us:

bitewiseapp.contact@gmail.com