privacy-policy

AllerScan - Privacy Policy Effective Date: January 15, 2025 Last Updated: January 15, 2025

Introduction Welcome to AllerScan (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the AllerScan mobile application.
Information We Collect 2.1 Personal Information Name: First name and last name Email Address: For account creation and verification Password: Encrypted and securely stored 2.2 Health Information Allergy Data: List of allergens you select or add Scan History: Menu photos and analysis results 2.3 Technical Information Device Information: Device model, operating system version Usage Data: App interactions, scan timestamps
How We Use Your Information We use your information to:

Create and manage your user account Verify your email address Analyze menu photos and detect allergens Store your allergy profile and scan history Improve app functionality and user experience Send important account notifications (email verification, security alerts)

Data Storage and Security All data is stored securely using Firebase Cloud Firestore Passwords are encrypted using industry-standard encryption We use SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission Email verification is required to activate accounts We do NOT sell or share your personal data with third parties
Third-Party Services We use the following third-party services:

Firebase (Google LLC) Authentication and user management Cloud storage for user data Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy Google ML Kit Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for menu scanning Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy OpenAI API AI-powered allergen analysis Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy

Data Retention Your data is stored as long as your account is active You can delete your account and all associated data at any time Deleted data is permanently removed from our servers within 30 days
Your Rights You have the right to:

Access your personal data Update or correct your information Delete your account and data Opt-out of non-essential communications Request a copy of your data

Children’s Privacy AllerScan is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
Offline Access Scan history is cached locally for offline access Local data is encrypted and stored securely on your device
Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted within the app with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: support@allerscan.app App Name: AllerScan Developer: AllerScan Team

Consent By using AllerScan, you agree to this Privacy Policy.