Last updated: 13.02.2025.

1. Introduction

Welcome to SugarSpy (“we,” “us,” or “our“). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application SugarSpy (the “App“). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data

• Account Information: When you register or log in to the App, we collect your email address and username to authenticate your account and synchronize your data across devices.

2.2 Scanned Data

• Product Barcodes: When you scan a product barcode using the App, we collect the barcode data to search for product information in the Open Food Facts database.
• Scanned Products History: We store the details of the products you’ve scanned to provide you with a history and for future reference.

2.3 Device Permissions

• Camera Access: The App requires access to your device’s camera to scan product barcodes. We do not record or store any images or videos from your camera.

2.4 Usage Data

• App Interaction: We collect information about how you interact with the App to improve user experience and functionality.
• Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to collect data about your use of the App, such as pages visited, time spent, and other usage statistics.

2.5 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your usage of the App and to facilitate certain features.

2.6 Ingredients Image Data

• Images uploaded by you for ingredient recognition.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To operate and maintain the App.
• To analyze images and extract ingredient data using Google Vision and GPT APIs.
• To authenticate your identity when you log in.
• To retrieve and display product information from Open Food Facts.
• To store and manage your scanned products history.
• To improve and personalize your experience with the App.
• To analyze usage trends and improve the App through Google Analytics.
• To provide customer support and respond to inquiries.

4. Data Storage and Security

• Data Storage: Your data is securely stored using Appwrite.io services.
• Security Measures: We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Third-Party Services

• Open Food Facts: The App interacts with the Open Food Facts database to retrieve product information. We do not share your personal data with Open Food Facts.
• Expo: Used for development and deployment. Refer to their Privacy Policy for more details.
• Google Vision API: Used to analyze and extract data from uploaded images.. Refer to their Privacy Policy for more details.
• GPT API: Used to process extracted image data and provide detailed ingredient analysis. Refer to their Privacy Policy for more details.
• Appwrite.io: We use Appwrite.io for backend services, including data storage and user authentication.
• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze usage data to improve the App. Google Analytics may collect information such as device type, operating system, IP address, and app usage data. This data is used to understand how users interact with the App and to enhance user experience.

5.1 Sugars Data Sources

All data regarding sugars and their properties were sourced from the following links:

hypoglycemia.org

bhf.org.uk

bu.edu

robertlustig.com

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• Use of Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our App and hold certain information.
• Types of Cookies Used: 1) Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of the App. 2) Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users use the App.
• Managing Cookies: You can instruct your device to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some parts of our App may not function properly.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our App is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

8. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. However, your data may be shared with:

• Service Providers: Such as Google Vision API and GPT API for image analysis and data processing.
• Legal Authorities: If required by law, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of our users or others.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data.
• Opt-Out of Analytics Tracking: You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by adjusting your device settings or using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@neverlateforhealth.com

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: info@neverlateforhealth.com