This policy explains what information FoodCheat LLC ("FoodCheat," "we," "us") collects when you use the FoodCheat iOS app, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using FoodCheat, you agree to this policy.
Information we collect
- Account information. Your name and email address when you create an account.
- Meal data. The photos you take, label scans, any descriptions or corrections you add, calorie estimates and adjustments, and your logging history.
- Goals and settings. Your optional calorie goal, selected approach, reminder times, and notification preferences.
- Purchase information. Your subscription status (free or Pro). Payments are processed entirely by Apple; we never see or store your payment card details.
- Device and usage basics. Standard technical information such as app version, device type, and diagnostic data that helps us keep the app working.
- Advertising data (free accounts only). If you choose to watch a rewarded ad, Google AdMob may collect device identifiers, approximate location derived from IP address, and ad interaction data to serve and measure ads. See the Advertising section below.
How we use your information
- To analyze your meal photos and generate calorie estimates, which is the core of what FoodCheat does.
- To store and sync your food log, stats, insights, and goals.
- To manage your subscription and unlock Pro features.
- To enforce scan limits and detect abuse, such as automated or scripted use.
- To send you the reminders and insight notifications you turn on. These are scheduled locally on your device.
- To respond when you contact us for support.
- To fix bugs and improve the app.
How AI processing works
When you scan a meal, your photo (and any description you add) is sent securely through our servers to our AI provider, Together AI, which runs the model that identifies the food and estimates calories. We have configured our Together AI account so that prompts and model responses are not stored, and Together AI does not use data submitted through its API to train models without explicit consent, which we have not given. Your photos are used to produce your estimate, not to build advertising profiles or anything else.
Nutrition data for packaged and branded foods comes from FatSecret. We send FatSecret the food name or barcode to look up, never your photo or account information.
What we don't do
- We don't sell your personal information. To anyone.
- We don't share your meal data, account information, or food log with advertisers.
- We don't use your meal photos for anything other than powering your food log.
Advertising
Free accounts include a limited number of scans per day. You can unlock additional scans by choosing to watch a rewarded video ad. Ads are served by Google AdMob. When an ad is shown, Google may collect device identifiers, IP address, and information about how you interact with the ad, under Google's Privacy Policy and Google's advertising policies. If iOS asks whether to allow tracking, you can decline and ads will still work. Pro subscribers never see ads.
Who we share information with
Only the service providers that make FoodCheat run:
- Supabase hosts our database and handles account authentication.
- Together AI runs the AI model that processes meal photos, as described above.
- FatSecret provides nutrition data for packaged and branded foods.
- RevenueCat manages subscription status.
- Apple processes all payments through the App Store.
- Google AdMob serves rewarded ads to free accounts.
- Resend delivers email we send you, such as replies to support requests.
Each provider receives only what it needs to do its job. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, users, or the public.
Data retention and deletion
We keep your data for as long as your account is active so your log and stats stay intact. You can delete individual meals anytime in the app. You can delete your account and all associated data from within the app in Settings, or email us at support@foodcheat.app and we'll take care of it. Deleting your account does not cancel an active App Store subscription; manage that in your Apple ID settings.
Security
Your data is encrypted in transit, and access to our systems is restricted. No method of storage or transmission is 100% secure, but we take protecting your information seriously and use reputable, industry-standard providers.
Children
FoodCheat is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us information, contact us and we'll delete it.
A note on health
FoodCheat provides calorie estimates for awareness. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical or nutritional advice. For guidance about your health or diet, talk to a qualified professional.
Changes to this policy
If we make meaningful changes, we'll update the effective date at the top of this page and let you know in the app. Continued use of FoodCheat after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Terms of Service
Our Terms of Service cover the rules for using FoodCheat, including subscriptions and fair use.
Contact us
Questions about privacy or your data: support@foodcheat.app