Privacy Policy for Index Scanner

Last Updated: 1.08.2024

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Blue Almond ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our Index Scanner mobile application ("App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable EU regulations.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information:

Email address (when you register with email)
Google or Apple account information (when you use SSO)

2.2 User Content:

Food photos you upload to the App

2.3 Usage Data:

Information about how you use the App
Device information (e.g., device type, operating system)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information and user content solely for the purpose of providing and improving the App's services, including:

Analyzing food photos to provide glycemic index information
Managing your account
Communicating with you about the App and your account
Improving the App's functionality and user experience

We do not process your photos or other user data for any other purposes.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on Google Cloud Storage. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

5. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

OpenAI, to analyze food photos (only the photos, not personal information)
Apple App Store or Google Play Store for subscription management

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate personal data
Erase your personal data
Restrict processing of your personal data
Data portability
Object to processing of your personal data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide you with the App's services and as required by law. You can delete your account at any time through the App, after which we will remove your personal information from our active databases.

8. Children's Privacy

While our App does not ask for age information during registration, we recognize that it may be used by individuals under 16 years of age. If you are under 16, you must obtain parental consent before using the App or providing any personal information. We encourage parents and legal guardians to monitor their children's Internet usage and to help enforce this Policy by instructing their children never to provide personal information through the App without their permission. If we have reason to believe that we have collected personal information from someone under 16 without the consent of a parent or guardian, we will delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe that we might have any information from or about a child under 16, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Blue Almond
[email protected]

By using the Index Scanner App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.