Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 11, 2026 · Effective: October 11, 2026

DietLog ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform, including our website (dietlog.today) and our mobile application available on the Google Play Store. This Privacy Policy details how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in compliance with global privacy standards and Google Play Developer Policies.

1. Developer Identification

App Name: DietLog
Developer: DietLog Team
Contact Email: dietlog.today@gmail.com

2. Information We Collect

Personal & Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, profile picture (if using Google Sign-In), and optionally your phone number.

Health & Fitness Data (Sensitive Data): To provide our core tracking features, you may voluntarily input health data including: food logs (calories, macronutrients), water intake, body weight, sleep metrics, mood, exercise activity, and menstrual cycle tracking data. This data is classified as sensitive health data.

Device & Usage Data: We automatically collect device information (OS version, device model) and usage statistics (features accessed, crash reports) to maintain app stability and improve user experience.

3. Device Permissions (Mobile App)

Our mobile app may request the following permissions:

• Camera: Strictly used for the Barcode Scanner feature to scan packaged food items. We do not record video or capture photos for any other purpose. Images are processed instantly and are not stored on our servers.
• Storage/Photos (Optional): To allow you to upload a custom profile picture.
• Notifications: To send you smart reminders for water intake, meals, and cycle tracking (requires your explicit consent).

4. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used strictly for the following functional purposes:

• To operate the DietLog platform and display your health dashboard.
• To provide AI-powered health insights and coaching based on your logged metrics.
• To sync your data securely across multiple devices (Web, Android).
• To diagnose technical issues and analyze aggregate app usage to improve our services.

We do NOT use your Health and Fitness data for advertising, marketing, or to train public AI models.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We DO NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal or health data to third parties or data brokers. Data is only shared under these strict circumstances:

• Service Providers: Secure cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud/Firebase) for data storage, and payment processors (Razorpay/Google Play Billing) for subscription management.
• AI Processing: Anonymous or strictly session-based prompts are sent to our AI providers to generate coaching responses. Historical health data is never permanently retained by third-party AI models.
• Doctor Share Link: Only generated at your explicit request. This creates a secure link of your health summary that you can manually share with healthcare providers.
• Legal Compliance: When required by a valid legal subpoena or court order.

6. Data Security (Data Safety)

We implement robust security protocols to protect your data:

• Encryption in Transit: All data transmitted between your app/browser and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS.
• Encryption at Rest: All user and health data is encrypted at rest in our cloud databases.
• Access Controls: We employ strict Firebase Security Rules ensuring that a user can only read and write their own data. Passwords are securely hashed and managed by Firebase Authentication.

7. Data Retention and Account Deletion

We retain your data only for as long as you maintain an active DietLog account. You have the full right to request the deletion of your account and all associated data at any time.

How to Delete Your Data:

• In-App: Go to Settings > Profile > Delete Account.
• Via Email: Send a deletion request from your registered email address to dietlog.today@gmail.com.

Upon deletion, all your personal and health data will be permanently and irreversibly purged from our active databases within 48 hours.

8. Google Play Health & Fitness Policy Compliance

DietLog complies with the Google Play Health and Fitness apps policy. We handle sensitive health data securely, strictly for the functioning of the app's core features. The app does not constitute a medical device and clearly disclaims any medical diagnostic capabilities.

9. Children's Privacy (Family Policy)

DietLog is not designed for or targeted at children under the age of 13 (or higher age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will take immediate steps to delete it.

10. Compliance with India's DPDP Act 2023 (Data Principal Rights)

In accordance with India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, Indian users ("Data Principals") are entitled to specific rights:

• Right to Access: You may request a summary of the personal data collected, stored, and processed by DietLog.
• Right to Correction & Erasure: You can update inaccurate data in your profile or request complete erasure of your personal data at any time via Settings or email.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent for data processing. Upon withdrawal, we will cease processing unless required by applicable law.
• Right of Grievance Redressal: You can raise any complaints or grievances regarding your data directly to our designated Grievance Officer. We are committed to responding to grievances within 30 days.
• Right to Nominate: You have the right to nominate another individual to exercise these rights on your behalf in the event of death or incapacity.
• Cross-Border Data Storage: DietLog uses Google Cloud and Firebase infrastructure to store data. These transfers adhere to internationally recognized security practices and Indian regulatory requirements.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or regulatory requirements (such as Google Play Developer policy updates or legal amendments). We will notify you of material changes via an in-app notice or email.

12. Grievance Officer & Contact Us

In accordance with the DPDP Act 2023 and Information Technology Act 2000, our designated Grievance & Data Protection Officer is available at:
Grievance Officer: Data Privacy & Grievance Cell, DietLog
📧 Email: dietlog.today@gmail.com
⏰ Response Time: Within 30 days of receiving your request