Privacy Policy for MealAware

Last Updated: 30 Septembre 2025

Introduction

MealAware is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our mobile application (“App”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use MealAware.

MealAware is designed for individuals who want to lose weight through mindful eating choices rather than calorie counting. Our App helps you track your meal choices using a simple 1-5 scoring system and correlates these choices with your weight trends through visual graphs.

Information We Collect

Data Stored Locally on Your Device

The following information is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers:

• Weight Information: Your weight entries and weight trend data
• Meal Data: Your meal scores (1-5 scale), meal timing, and related food consumption information
• Exercise Data: Information about your exercise activities and any logged overindulgences (such as alcohol consumption)
• User Preferences: Your App settings and preferences
• Meal Photos: Any pictures you take of your meals using the App’s camera feature

Analytics Data

We collect anonymous usage and analytics information that is transmitted to our remote servers. This data includes:

• App usage patterns and feature interactions
• Technical information about app performance
• Statistical data about user behavior within the App

Important: This analytics data is completely anonymous and cannot be linked to you personally or to any personally identifiable information.

Information We Do Not Collect

MealAware does not collect, store, or process:

• Names, email addresses, or other personally identifiable information
• Contact information
• Location data
• Payment information
• Social media profiles or login credentials

How We Use Your Information

Local Data Usage

Your locally stored data (weight, meals, photos, preferences) is used solely to:

• Provide the core functionality of the App
• Calculate your daily meal scores and moving averages
• Generate weight trend graphs and correlations
• Enable backup and restore functionality

Analytics Data Usage

Anonymous analytics data is used to:

• Improve App performance and user experience
• Identify and fix technical issues
• Understand how users interact with App features
• Guide future development decisions

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

All personal data (weight, meals, photos, preferences) is stored locally on your device. We do not have access to this information, and it is not transmitted to our servers.

Backup Functionality

You have the option to create backup archives of your local data. These backups:

• Are created as zip files
• Can be stored on your device or uploaded to cloud storage services of your choice (such as Dropbox)
• Are not encrypted or password protected
• Include all your meal photos if you choose to include them
• The choice of where to store backups is entirely yours

Analytics Security

Anonymous analytics data transmitted to our servers is handled with appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access. Our analytics servers are located in the European Union.

Photo Sharing

When you take photos of meals:

• Photos are stored only on your device
• Photos are included in backup archives if you create them
• You may optionally share photos through your device’s built-in sharing capabilities (social media, messaging, email)
• Any sharing is handled through your operating system’s native functionality
• We do not have access to or control over photos you choose to share

Data Retention

• Local Data: Your data remains on your device until you delete the App or manually delete the data
• Backup Data: Retention depends on your chosen storage location and your management of those backups
• Analytics Data: Anonymous analytics data may be retained for operational and improvement purposes

Your Rights and Choices

You have full control over your data:

• Access: You can access all your data directly within the App
• Deletion: You can delete your data by uninstalling the App or clearing App data
• Backup Control: You decide if, when, and where to create backups
• Photo Sharing: You control if and how to share meal photos

Children’s Privacy

MealAware is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will:

• Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
• Notify users of significant changes through the App or other appropriate means
• Continue to respect your privacy choices under any updated policy

Third-Party Services

Cloud Storage

If you choose to store backups in cloud services (like Dropbox), those services have their own privacy policies and terms of service. We encourage you to review their policies as we are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Operating System Sharing

When you share photos through your device’s operating system, the privacy practices of the chosen sharing platform apply.

Data Processing Legal Basis

We process your data based on:

• Legitimate Interest: For anonymous analytics to improve our service
• Consent: When you choose to create backups or share photos
• Contract Performance: To provide the core App functionality you expect

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us via mail at [email protected].

International Users

Our analytics servers are located within the European Union, ensuring that any anonymous data transmitted complies with EU data protection standards. No personally identifiable information is transmitted to any servers, regardless of location.

Note: This Privacy Policy applies only to the MealAware mobile application. It does not apply to any third-party websites, applications, or services that may be linked to or integrated with our App.