Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 17, 2026

Introduction

Foodbite (“Foodbite”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, mobile application, and related services (the “Services”).

By using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of your information as described herein.

Your use of Foodbite is also governed by our Terms of Use.

What This Privacy Policy Covers

This Policy applies to Personal Data we collect when you use our Services. “Personal Data” means information that identifies or reasonably relates to an individual, including “personal information” or “personal data” under applicable privacy laws.

Personal Data We Collect

1. Information You Provide Directly

• Account information (name, email address, password).
• Profile information (age, height, weight, dietary preferences, goals — if provided).
• Food-related inputs (photos of meals, audio recordings, text descriptions).
• Customer support communications.
• Payment information (processed via third-party payment providers).

2. Information Collected Automatically

• Device information (IP address, device type, operating system, app version).
• Usage data (features used, session duration, interactions).
• Log data and diagnostic data.
• Approximate geolocation based on IP address.

3. Information from Third Parties

• Authentication providers (e.g., Google, Apple sign-in).
• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, Apple, Google Play).
• Analytics providers.

Food Images, Audio, and Text Inputs

Foodbite allows users to upload food photos, record audio descriptions, and submit text describing meals to generate nutritional estimates.

We do not use facial recognition or biometric identification technologies. If a food photo incidentally contains a person, we do not attempt to identify individuals.

Uploaded content is processed to generate calorie and nutrition estimates. We may use de-identified and aggregated data to improve our AI models and product performance.

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the Services.
• To generate calorie and nutrition estimates.
• To personalize your experience.
• To process payments and subscriptions.
• To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
• To improve and develop new features.
• To ensure security and prevent fraud.
• To comply with legal obligations.

Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Users)

If you are located in the EU/UK, we process your Personal Data based on:

• Contractual necessity (to provide the Services).
• Legitimate interests (analytics, improvement, security).
• Consent (where explicitly requested).
• Legal obligations.

How We Share Your Information

We may share Personal Data with:

• Service providers (hosting, cloud storage, analytics, customer support).
• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, Apple, Google).
• Legal authorities if required by law or to protect rights and safety.
• Business partners in case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

We do not sell your Personal Data.

Data Retention

We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary to provide the Services and fulfill legal obligations.

• Account data is retained while your account is active.
• Food photos, audio, and text logs are stored while your account is active.
• You may request deletion at any time.

After account deletion, personal data is deleted within 30 days unless legally required otherwise. De-identified data may be retained for analytics.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your Personal Data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no system is completely secure.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain sessions and authentication;
• Analyze usage and performance;
• Improve user experience.

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Children’s Privacy

Foodbite is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the data promptly.

Your Rights

U.S. Residents

Depending on your state of residence (e.g., California, Colorado, Virginia, Utah, Connecticut), you may have the right to:

• Access your Personal Data;
• Request deletion;
• Correct inaccurate data;
• Request data portability;
• Opt out of certain processing activities.

EU/UK Residents

• Right of access;
• Right to rectification;
• Right to erasure;
• Right to restrict processing;
• Right to data portability;
• Right to object to processing;
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside your country of residence, including in the United States. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If changes are material, we will notify you via the app or email. Continued use of the Services after updates constitutes acceptance.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us:

Email: ceo@linsa.ai