Introduction

HowUdish ("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 our mobile application and services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

Email address
Account credentials
Profile information you provide

Usage Data

Meal tracking data including restaurant names, menu items, and selections
Fasting state information
Protein intake and dietary preferences
App usage patterns and feature interactions

Device Information

Device type and operating system
Unique device identifiers
Mobile network information
Camera access for menu scanning functionality

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and maintain the HowUdish application functionality
Process menu scans and generate meal rankings
Personalize recommendations based on your fasting state and preferences
Track your meal history and provide performance insights
Improve our ranking algorithms and app features
Process subscription payments and manage your account
Send you important updates about the service
Respond to your support requests and inquiries

Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

All data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS protocols
Passwords are securely hashed using industry-standard algorithms
Authentication is managed through JWT tokens
Data is stored on secure servers with restricted access
Regular security audits and updates are performed

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to provide and improve our application:

Stripe

We use Stripe to process subscription payments. Stripe collects and processes your payment information according to their privacy policy. We do not store your complete credit card information on our servers.

OpenAI

We use OpenAI's services to parse menu images and extract meal information. Menu photos are processed through OpenAI's API and are not permanently stored by OpenAI.

Apple Sign In

If you choose to sign in with Apple, we receive limited information as permitted by Apple's authentication service.

Hosting Provider

Our application and data are hosted on secure cloud infrastructure providers that comply with industry security standards.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Meal tracking data and usage history are retained to provide you with long-term insights and trend analysis. You can request deletion of specific data or your entire account at any time.

Account Deletion

You have the right to delete your account and associated data at any time. To delete your account:

Navigate to Settings in the HowUdish app
Select "Delete Account"
Confirm your decision

Upon account deletion, all your personal information, meal tracking data, and preferences will be permanently removed from our systems within 30 days. This action cannot be undone.

Children's Privacy

HowUdish is intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from someone under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
Objection: Object to certain processing of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Information

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

Email: privacy@howudish.com
Website: www.howudish.com