Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 8, 2025

1. Introduction

GlutenScanning ("we", "our", or "the App") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

Scan Data

Barcode numbers scanned
Product information retrieved
Gluten status results
Allergen detection results
Scan timestamps

Technical Data

Device information
User ID (for subscription validation)
App usage statistics
Crash reports

Subscription Data

Purchase history
Subscription status
Payment information (processed by Apple)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Provide barcode scanning and product lookup
Detect gluten and allergens in products
Maintain scan history
Validate subscriptions
Improve app performance

4. Data Storage

Scan history stored locally on your device
Subscription status cached temporarily on our servers
No personal health data stored on external servers
User ID generated locally and stored securely

5. Data Sharing

We DO NOT:

Sell your data
Share scan data with third parties
Use your data for advertising
Track you across other apps or websites

We MAY share:

Subscription status with Apple (for validation only)
Anonymous usage statistics for app improvement
Required information for legal compliance

6. Your Rights (GDPR Compliant)

You have the right to:

Access your data
Correct inaccurate data
Delete your data
Export your data
Withdraw consent
Object to processing

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

End-to-end encryption for API calls
Secure backend infrastructure
No storage of sensitive data on servers
Regular security audits

8. Third-Party Services

GlutenScanning integrates with:

App Store: Subscription management
Product Databases: Barcode and product information lookup

Each service has its own privacy policy.

9. Children's Privacy

GlutenScanning is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

10. International Users

GlutenScanning is available globally. Data processing complies with GDPR and applicable data protection laws.

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us

Privacy questions or concerns:

Email: privacy@glutenscanning.com
Website: https://glutenscanning.com