Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 8, 2025 · Effective: May 8, 2025
DietLog ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use DietLog (dietlog.today).
1. Information We Collect
Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and optionally your phone number.
Health Data: We collect health information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Food logs (food name, calories, protein, carbs, fat)
- Water intake (daily glasses logged)
- Body weight entries
- Sleep hours and quality ratings
- Mood and stress levels
- Exercise type, duration, and steps
- Menstrual cycle dates (if using cycle tracker)
- Health goals (calorie target, water goal, etc.)
Usage Data: We collect basic usage information such as pages visited, features used, and error logs to improve the app. This data is anonymous and aggregated.
Device Data: Browser type, device type, and operating system for compatibility purposes. We do not track your location.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the DietLog service
- To display your health data in the dashboard
- To generate AI health coaching responses (via our advanced AI provider)
- To send password reset and important account emails
- To improve features based on aggregate usage patterns
- To enforce our Terms of Service
3. Data Storage & Security
All data is stored in a secure cloud database with encryption at rest and in transit. We implement strict database Security Rules that ensure only you can access your own health data.
We use secure authentication for login. Passwords are never stored by DietLog — they are managed by our secure authentication provider.
Security measures include: HTTPS everywhere, HTTP security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options), and strict database access rules.
4. Data Sharing
We never sell your personal data to third parties. We share data only in these limited circumstances:
- Cloud Database: Data is stored on secure cloud servers. Governed by industry-standard Privacy Policies.
- AI Coach: When you use the AI Coach, your message is sent to our AI provider. We do not store AI conversation history beyond your current session.
- Barcode Scanner: When using barcode scanner, the barcode number is sent to a food database API (open-source, anonymous).
- Doctor Share Link: If you generate a Doctor Share Link, the health summary is made accessible to anyone with the link. You control when to generate and revoke this link.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose data if required by law or to protect our rights.
5. Data Retention
We retain your data as long as your account is active. You can request account deletion at any time by emailing dietlog.today@gmail.com. All your data will be permanently deleted within 48 hours of confirmed deletion.
6. Children's Privacy
DietLog is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us data, contact us immediately.
7. Cookies & Local Storage
DietLog uses browser localStorage (not cookies) to remember your theme preference (dark/light) and language preference (Hindi/English). No tracking cookies are used. No third-party advertising cookies are placed.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access — view all your health data in the dashboard at any time
- Correction — edit or delete any data entry in the app
- Deletion — request full account and data deletion
- Portability — Pro users can export their data as CSV
- Opt-out — you can stop using the service and delete your account at any time
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We will notify you of significant changes via email or an in-app notice. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
10. Contact Us
For privacy questions, data requests, or concerns, contact us at:
📧 dietlog.today@gmail.com
We respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 48 hours.