Privacy Policy

1.Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you use Bitey, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information: Device type, operating system, and version
• Analytics data: App usage patterns, feature interactions, and session duration
• Crash reports: Technical error data to improve app stability
• Push notification tokens: For delivering notifications you've opted into

Camera and Barcode Data

Bitey uses your device camera solely for barcode scanning purposes. Barcode data is processed to look up product information. We do not store images captured by your camera. The camera is only activated when you initiate a scan.

2.How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide personalized allergen safety classifications for scanned and searched products
• Enable community features including posts, reviews, and product sharing
• Send notifications about product updates, safety alerts, and community activity
• Analyze usage patterns to improve app functionality and user experience
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Ensure compliance with legal obligations and enforce our terms

3.How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Community content: Posts, reviews, and ratings you share in the community are visible to other users
• Service providers: We use trusted third-party services (Firebase, hosting, analytics) that may process data on our behalf under strict data protection agreements
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Safety: We may share information to protect the safety of our users or the public

4.Data Storage & Security

We take the security of your data seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect it:

• All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
• User authentication is managed through Firebase Authentication
• Database content is encrypted at rest
• We conduct regular security reviews and updates to our infrastructure

5.Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You can view your personal data within the app at any time
• Update: You can modify your profile, allergen settings, and preferences directly in the app
• Delete: You can request account deletion by emailing [email protected]
• Notification opt-out: You can disable push notifications through your device settings
• Community content deletion: You can delete your own posts and reviews within the app

6.Children's Privacy

Bitey is designed to be used by people of all ages, including parents managing allergies for their children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at [email protected].

7.Third-Party Services

Bitey integrates with the following third-party services:

8.Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active and as needed to provide you with our services. If you request account deletion, we will delete your personal data within 30 days of your request, except where we are required to retain certain information for legal or compliance purposes.

9.Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through an in-app notification. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of Bitey after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10.Contact Us

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