Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 13, 2026

Our Commitment: At ClapDiet, we believe your health data belongs to you. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we use your information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us:

Account Information

  • Name and email address
  • Password (securely hashed, never stored in plain text)
  • Profile information and preferences

Health Data

  • Health conditions you choose to share
  • Lab results you upload (photos are processed and then can be deleted)
  • Dietary preferences and restrictions
  • Nutrition tracking data

Usage Data

  • App usage patterns and feature interactions
  • Device information (for mobile app functionality)
  • Crash reports and error logs (to improve stability)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information exclusively to:

  • Personalize recommendations: Analyze your health conditions and lab results to suggest foods that are good for your specific needs
  • Track nutrition: Help you monitor your dietary intake and progress
  • Improve our services: Aggregate anonymized data to enhance our food database and recommendation algorithms
  • Communicate with you: Send essential account notifications and optional health reminders
  • Provide customer support: Respond to your questions and resolve issues

3. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures:

  • Encryption in transit: All data is transmitted over TLS 1.3
  • Encryption at rest: Sensitive data is encrypted using AES-256
  • Secure authentication: JWT tokens with short expiration, secure refresh mechanism
  • Access controls: Strict role-based access to user data
  • Regular audits: Periodic security assessments and penetration testing
  • Biometric protection: Support for Face ID/Touch ID on mobile devices

4. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell your personal information. Your health data is never sold to advertisers, data brokers, or third parties.

We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

  • With your explicit consent: When you authorize sharing with healthcare providers
  • Service providers: Trusted partners who help operate our services (e.g., cloud hosting), bound by strict confidentiality agreements
  • Legal requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or court order
  • Safety: To protect the rights, safety, and property of our users or the public

5. Notifications & Communications

We may send you:

  • Essential notifications: Account security alerts, password resets, important updates
  • Optional notifications: Meal reminders, health tips, achievement celebrations (can be disabled)
  • Marketing (opt-in only): New features and product announcements

You can manage your notification preferences in the app settings at any time.

6. Your Rights

You have full control over your data:

  • Access: View all personal data we have about you
  • Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion: Request complete deletion of your account and data
  • Export: Download your data in a portable format (JSON/CSV)
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
  • Restrict processing: Limit how we use your data

To exercise these rights, go to Settings > Privacy in the app, or contact us at privacy@clapdiet.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

  • Active account: Data is retained while your account is active
  • After deletion request: Data is permanently deleted within 30 days
  • Backups: Removed from backup systems within 90 days
  • Anonymized data: Aggregated, de-identified data may be retained for research

8. Children's Privacy

ClapDiet 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 collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@clapdiet.com

Address: ClapDiet, Inc., Privacy Team