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Privacy Policy for FitnessMentor.ai

Last Updated: September 19, 2024

At FitnessMentor.ai ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App"). By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. our mobile application (the "App"). By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect the following personal information that you provide directly to us:

  • Email Address: Used for account creation, authentication, and communication.
  • Password: Collected and managed securely through our authentication provider, Clerk.
  • Birth Sex, Weight, Height, and Activity Level: Used to calculate your basal metabolic rate and personalize your experience within the App. Activity levels include options such as "sedentary," "lightly active," "moderately active," etc.

User-Generated Content

  • Meal Photos and Descriptions: When you upload photos and descriptions of your meals, we store this information to calculate calories and macronutrients and to provide personalized feedback.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Providing Services: To operate and maintain the App's functionalities, including meal tracking, calorie estimation, and personalized feedback.
  • AI Processing: Your personal information and meal data are processed by our AI service (powered by ChatGPT) to generate calorie and macronutrient estimates and to offer tailored feedback.
  • Communication: To send you updates, respond to inquiries, and notify you about changes to the App or our services.
  • Marketing Communications: We may send you promotional emails and newsletters. You may opt out of these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the email or by contacting us directly.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Third-Party Service Providers:

  • Clerk: We use Clerk for secure user authentication. Your email address and password are processed by Clerk.
  • ChatGPT: Your personal information and meal data are processed by ChatGPT to provide AI-driven features within the App.
  • DigitalOcean: We store your meal data on databases hosted by DigitalOcean.

Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4. Data Storage and Security

  • Data Storage: All personal and meal data are securely stored on servers located in the AWS us-east-1 region.
  • Security Measures: We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption and secure access controls, to protect your data from unauthorized access and disclosure. Please note that while we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information and meal data until you choose to delete your account. Upon deletion, your data will be permanently removed from our servers within a reasonable timeframe.

6. Your Rights and Choices

  • Access and Correction: You can access and update your personal information within the App's settings.
  • Data Deletion: You may request deletion of your account and personal data by contacting us at aryanjabbari@gmail.com.
  • Opt-Out of Communications: If you prefer not to receive promotional emails, you can opt out by following the unsubscribe link provided in any promotional email or by contacting us directly.

7. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by sending an email to the address you provided. Changes become effective on the date they are posted. Your continued use of the App after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

  • Email: aryanjabbari@gmail.com
  • Attention: Aryan Jabbari