Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you use Avcado AI, we collect and process the following types of information:

• Food images and related metadata you upload for analysis
• Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• User preferences, dietary restrictions, and allergen information
• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and usage patterns
• Location data (if permitted) to provide localized food recognition services
• User feedback and interaction data to improve our AI models

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and improve our AI-powered food recognition services
• Train and enhance our machine learning models
• Personalize your experience based on dietary preferences
• Analyze usage patterns to improve accuracy and performance
• Detect and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized system access
• Comply with legal obligations and industry standards

3. AI Technology and Data Processing

Our AI-powered food recognition system involves:

• Automated processing of food images using computer vision technology
• Integration with third-party AI services (including OpenCV, TensorFlow, and other providers)
• Temporary storage of images for processing and model improvement
• Anonymous aggregation of food recognition data for statistical analysis

We implement strict controls on AI data processing:

• Images are processed in real-time and stored temporarily
• Personal identifiers are separated from analysis data
• Regular audits of AI system accuracy and bias

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• End-to-end encryption for data transmission and storage
• Regular security audits and penetration testing
• Strict access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Compliance with international data protection regulations
• Regular backup and disaster recovery procedures
• Monitoring systems for detecting and preventing data breaches

5. International Data Transfers

For users outside our primary operating regions:

• Data may be processed in different geographical locations
• We ensure compliance with cross-border data transfer regulations
• Appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers
• We adhere to regional privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, etc.)

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access and download your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt-out of AI model training using your data
• Restrict or object to certain data processing
• Receive your data in a portable format
• Lodge complaints with supervisory authorities

7. Data Retention

Our data retention policies:

• User accounts and preferences: Retained until account deletion
• Food images: Temporarily stored for processing (usually 30 days)
• Analytics data: Retained for 12 months in identifiable form
• Anonymized data: May be retained indefinitely for research

8. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect:

• Changes in our services and AI technology
• New legal requirements and regulations
• Feedback from users and regulatory authorities

We will notify users of significant changes through:

• Email notifications to registered users
• Notices within the application
• Updates on our website

9. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or concerns:

Email: support@avcadoai.com

Website: avcadoai.com