Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2025

This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.

We use Your Personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Interpretation and Definitions

1.1 Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

1.2 Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

  • Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
  • Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with a party, where "control" means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest or other securities entitled to vote for election of directors or other managing authority.
  • Company (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Agreement) refers to Cal Plus.
  • Cookies are small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing the details of Your browsing history on that website among its many uses.
  • Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone or a digital tablet.
  • Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
  • Service refers to the Cal Plus mobile application and website.
  • Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Company. It refers to third-party companies or individuals employed by the Company to facilitate the Service, to provide the Service on behalf of the Company, to perform services related to the Service or to assist the Company in analyzing how the Service is used.
  • Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).
  • Website refers to Cal Plus, accessible from calplus.app
  • You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

2. Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

2.1 Types of Data Collected

2.1.1 Personal Data

While using Our Service, We may ask You to provide Us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify You. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

  • Email address
  • First name and last name
  • Phone number
  • Date of birth, gender, height, weight
  • Health and fitness data (activity level, dietary preferences, allergies, health goals)
  • Nutritional data (food intake, calorie consumption, meal photos, dietary restrictions)
  • Usage Data

2.1.2 Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service.

Usage Data may include information such as Your Device's Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that You visit, the time and date of Your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.

When You access the Service by or through a mobile device, We may collect certain information automatically, including, but not limited to, the type of mobile device You use, Your mobile device unique ID, the IP address of Your mobile device, Your mobile operating system, the type of mobile Internet browser You use, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.

We may also collect information that Your browser sends whenever You visit our Service or when You access the Service by or through a mobile device.

2.2 Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on Our Service and store certain information. Tracking technologies used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze Our Service. The technologies We use may include:

  • Cookies or Browser Cookies: A cookie is a small file placed on Your Device. You can instruct Your browser to refuse all Cookies or to indicate when a Cookie is being sent. However, if You do not accept Cookies, You may not be able to use some parts of our Service. Unless you have adjusted Your browser setting so that it will refuse Cookies, our Service may use Cookies.
  • Web Beacons: Certain sections of our Service and our emails may contain small electronic files known as web beacons (also referred to as clear gifs, pixel tags, and single-pixel gifs) that permit the Company, for example, to count users who have visited those pages or opened an email and for other related website statistics (for example, recording the popularity of a certain section and verifying system and server integrity).

Cookies can be "Persistent" or "Session" Cookies. Persistent Cookies remain on Your personal computer or mobile device when You go offline, while Session Cookies are deleted as soon as You close Your web browser.

We use both Session and Persistent Cookies for the purposes set out below:

  • Necessary / Essential Cookies
    • Type: Session Cookies
    • Administered by: Us
    • Purpose: These Cookies are essential to provide You with services available through the Website and to enable You to use some of its features. They help to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts. Without these Cookies, the services that You have asked for cannot be provided, and We only use these Cookies to provide You with those services.
  • Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies
    • Type: Persistent Cookies
    • Administered by: Us
    • Purpose: These Cookies identify if users have accepted the use of cookies on the Website.
  • Functionality Cookies
    • Type: Persistent Cookies
    • Administered by: Us
    • Purpose: These Cookies allow us to remember choices You make when You use the Website, such as remembering your login details or language preference. The purpose of these Cookies is to provide You with a more personal experience and to avoid You having to re-enter your preferences every time You use the Website.

3. Use of Your Personal Data

2.1 Primary Uses

  • Personalized Nutrition Tracking: Calculate calories, macronutrients, and provide dietary recommendations
  • AI-Powered Analysis: Analyze food photos and provide nutritional insights
  • Meal Planning: Generate personalized meal plans based on your preferences and goals
  • Restaurant Recommendations: Suggest nearby restaurants and healthy menu options
  • Progress Tracking: Monitor your health goals and provide insights

2.2 Service Improvement

  • Improve app functionality and user experience
  • Develop new features and services
  • Provide customer support and technical assistance
  • Conduct research and analytics to enhance our services

2.3 Device Permissions

Cal Plus requests access to certain device features to provide core functionality:

  • Camera Access: Used exclusively for food scanning and barcode reading to identify nutritional information. Photos are processed locally and/or sent to AI services for analysis but are not stored permanently unless you choose to save them.
  • Photo Library Access: Allows you to select existing food photos from your device for nutritional analysis.
  • Location Services: Used to discover nearby restaurants and provide location-based recommendations. Location data is not tracked continuously.
  • Storage Access: Enables saving and exporting of nutrition reports and meal data.
  • Internet Access: Required for AI analysis, nutritional database queries, and syncing your data.

Important: All permissions are optional and you can revoke them at any time through your device settings. However, some features may not function properly without the necessary permissions.

3. Third-Party Services

We integrate with the following third-party services to enhance your experience:

3.1 AI and Analysis Services

  • OpenRouter: For advanced food image analysis and nutritional data processing
  • USDA Food Database & Open Food Facts: For comprehensive nutritional information

3.2 Location and Maps

  • Google Places API: For restaurant discovery and location-based services
  • Google Maps: For navigation and location services

3.3 Advertising and Analytics

  • Google AdMob: For displaying relevant advertisements
  • Firebase Analytics: For app performance monitoring and user behavior analysis

3.4 Cloud Storage

  • Supabase: For secure data storage and user authentication
  • Cloud Storage Services: For backing up your meal photos and data

4. Groups & Social Features Data

When you use Cal Plus Groups features, the following data may be shared with other group members:

4.1 Data Shared with Group Members

  • Profile Information: Your display name and profile avatar are visible to other members of groups you join
  • Shared Meals: When you share meals to a group, members can see your meal photos, meal names, nutritional data (calories, protein, carbs, fat), and timestamps
  • Comments: Comments you post on shared meals are visible to all group members along with your profile information
  • Reactions: Emoji reactions you add to meals are visible to all group members
  • Activity Status: Your streak count and last activity may be visible to group members

4.2 Group Data We Collect

  • Group membership and role information (member, creator)
  • Content you share, comment, or react to within groups
  • Moderation actions (reports, blocks, bans)
  • Timestamps of your group activities

4.3 Your Control Over Group Data

  • You can leave any group at any time
  • You can delete your shared meals, comments, and reactions
  • You can block other users to hide their content
  • Group creators can remove members and delete content
  • Deleting your account removes your data from all groups

4.4 Public Groups Visibility

  • Public groups and their content are discoverable by all Cal Plus users through the app's discovery section
  • Your profile name, avatar, and shared content in public groups may be visible to users browsing or searching public groups
  • This includes meal photos, nutritional data, comments, and reactions you post in public groups
  • If you prefer stricter privacy, use private groups which are only accessible via invite codes

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We DO NOT Sell Your Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4.2 Limited Sharing

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our app
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
  • Safety and Security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Cal Plus, our users, or others
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Security

5.1 Security Measures

  • Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
  • Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication protocols
  • Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing
  • Secure Infrastructure: Industry-standard cloud security practices

5.2 Data Breach Response

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users within 72 hours and take immediate action to secure your information.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

  • Access: View and download your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
  • Opt-Out: Disable location services, push notifications, or advertising

6.2 Regional Rights

  • GDPR (EU): Right to object, restrict processing, and data portability
  • CCPA (California): Right to know, delete, and opt-out of sale
  • Other Jurisdictions: Additional rights as required by local privacy laws

7. Children's Privacy

Cal Plus is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, including:

  • Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities
  • Adequacy decisions by privacy regulators
  • Certification schemes and codes of conduct

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services and maintain your account
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
  • Improve our services through analytics

You can request deletion of your account and data at any time through the app settings or by contacting us.

10. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Provide personalized content and advertisements
  • Improve website functionality and user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Sending you an email notification
  • Displaying a notice in the app

Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us:

Response Time: We will respond to your privacy requests within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

By using Cal Plus, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.