Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 25, 2024

Introduction

At Didiye, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website. By using Didiye, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Account information (name, email, profile photo)
  • Health and nutrition data (meal photos, dietary preferences, goals)
  • Usage data (app interactions, features used)
  • Device information (device type, operating system, unique identifiers)

Automatically Collected Information

  • Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
  • Analytics data (app performance, crash reports)
  • Location data (with your permission)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

  • AI Meal Analysis: Processing meal photos through Google Gemini AI to provide nutrition insights
  • Personalization: Customizing your experience based on dietary preferences and goals
  • Analytics: Tracking your nutrition progress and generating insights
  • Social Features: Enabling community interactions and sharing
  • Communication: Sending notifications, updates, and support messages
  • Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to improve our services
  • Security: Protecting against fraud and unauthorized access

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: Google (Gemini AI), cloud hosting providers, analytics services
  • Health Integrations: Apple Health and Google Fit (with your explicit permission)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Community: Information you choose to share publicly in the app

Your Meal Photos

Meal photos are processed by our AI for nutritional analysis. By default:

  • Photos are stored securely in encrypted cloud storage
  • Photos are automatically deleted after 30 days unless saved to your meal journal
  • You can delete photos at any time from your account
  • We never use your photos for marketing or share them with third parties
  • You control photo retention settings in the app

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • End-to-end encryption for data transmission
  • Encrypted storage of sensitive information
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure data centers with SOC 2 compliance

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct your information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Export: Download your data in a portable format
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
  • Withdraw Consent: Revoke permissions for data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@didiye.com

GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements:

  • Lawful basis for processing: Consent and contract performance
  • Data portability and right to be forgotten
  • Data protection officer: dpo@didiye.com
  • Data processing agreements with third parties

CCPA Compliance (California Users)

California residents have additional rights under CCPA:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
  • Right to deletion of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

Children's Privacy

Didiye 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.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Maintain your session and preferences
  • Analyze usage patterns and improve performance
  • Provide personalized content and features
  • Track marketing campaign effectiveness

You can control cookies through your browser settings and our cookie consent banner.

Third-Party Services

We integrate with third-party services:

  • Google Gemini AI: For meal analysis and nutrition insights
  • Apple Health & Google Fit: For health data synchronization
  • Payment Processors: For subscription management
  • Analytics Services: For usage tracking and improvements

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account:

  • Personal data is deleted within 30 days
  • Anonymized data may be retained for analytics
  • Legal and compliance records are retained as required by law

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or app notification. Continued use of Didiye after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

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We're committed to transparency and protecting your data. If you have any concerns or questions, we're here to help.