Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to ScanYourFridge ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our website and web application at scanyourfridge.com and its subdomains.

By using ScanYourFridge, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Don't Collect

Unlike many apps, we've designed ScanYourFridge to minimize data collection:

• No account required: We don't collect names, email addresses, passwords, or any personal identifiers
• No payment information: ScanYourFridge is free, so we never collect credit cards or billing details
• No location tracking: We don't access or store your geographic location
• No contact information: We don't ask for phone numbers or addresses
• No social media data: We don't integrate with or collect data from social platforms

3. Information We Process

Photos You Upload

When you scan an ingredient, you upload a photo to our server for AI analysis. Here's what happens:

• Your photo is sent securely (via HTTPS) to our server
• Our AI analyzes the image to identify the ingredient
• Photos are automatically deleted after processing (typically within minutes)
• We do not store photos permanently or use them for any purpose other than ingredient identification
• Photos are not associated with any user identity

Local Storage (Your Browser)

Your ingredient list is stored locally in your web browser using localStorage technology:

• This data stays on your device only
• We cannot access this data from our servers
• Clearing your browser data will remove this information
• This data is not synced between devices

Server Logs

Like most websites, our servers automatically collect certain technical information:

• IP address (anonymized)
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Device type (mobile/desktop)

This information is used solely for maintaining service security, diagnosing technical issues, and understanding general usage patterns. We do not use this data to identify individual users.

4. How We Use Information

The limited information we process is used only to:

• Provide ingredient identification through our AI system
• Match your ingredients to recipes in our database
• Maintain and improve our service
• Ensure security and prevent abuse

We do not use your information to:

• Create user profiles
• Send marketing emails (we don't have your email)
• Sell or share data with third parties
• Track your behavior across the internet
• Display targeted advertising

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share anonymized, aggregated statistics (such as "X photos were scanned this month") but this data cannot identify any individual user.

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of ScanYourFridge, our users, or the public.

6. Cookies and Tracking

ScanYourFridge uses minimal cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g., session management)
• No advertising cookies: We don't use tracking cookies for advertising
• No third-party analytics: We don't use Google Analytics or similar services that track users across websites

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access:

• All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption (SSL/TLS)
• Our servers are protected by firewalls and security monitoring
• Photos are deleted automatically after processing
• We regularly review and update our security practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

ScanYourFridge is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Since we don't require accounts or collect personal data, children can use the service under parental supervision without privacy concerns.

9. International Users

ScanYourFridge is operated from the United States. If you access our service from outside the US, please be aware that information may be transferred to and processed in the US. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.

10. Your Rights

Because we don't collect personal data, many traditional privacy rights (like requesting data deletion or access) don't apply in the usual way. However:

• You can clear your locally stored ingredient list at any time through your browser settings or the app's "Clear" function
• You can stop using the service at any time
• You can contact us with any privacy questions or concerns

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on our website. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

Continued use of ScanYourFridge after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@scanyourfridge.com