Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01-May-2025

1. Overview

At Ingredeen, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

• Photos: Images uploaded by users for ingredient analysis.
• Extracted Text: Ingredient text obtained through OCR from uploaded photos.
• Analysis Results: AI-generated results regarding the halal status of the ingredients.
• Device Information: Basic usage data such as device type, app version, and crash logs to improve performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To perform OCR and analyze ingredients for halal status.
• To improve app functionality, accuracy, and user experience.
• To respond to support requests and debug technical issues.
• To serve relevant advertisements through third-party ad services.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data may be securely stored on our servers or trusted third-party services (e.g., AWS) and protected by appropriate security measures. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share non-personally identifiable data with trusted service providers (e.g., for OCR and AI analysis) strictly for the purpose of delivering app functionality.

6. Advertisements

Ingredeen may display ads from third-party ad networks. These networks may collect anonymized data about your interaction with ads. We do not control the data collection practices of these advertisers.

7. Your Choices

• You can choose not to upload photos if you are not comfortable with them being processed.
• You can contact us to request deletion of your stored data.

8. Children's Privacy

Ingredeen is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have unintentionally collected such data, please contact us to have it removed.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by the effective date above. Continued use of the app after changes means you accept the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].

Thank you for trusting Ingredeen.