Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 26, 2026

Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and who we share it with when you use Elephant Calorie Tracker.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Food Photos

When you scan a meal, we collect the food photo you take or upload. The photo is compressed on your device before being sent to our server.

1.2 Device Identifier

We generate a random anonymous device identifier to associate your meal logs with your device. This is not linked to your Apple ID, name, email, or any personally identifiable information.

1.3 Nutritional Data

AI-generated nutritional analysis results (calories, macros, vitamins, minerals, organ health scores) are stored on our server alongside your food photos.

1.4 No Personal Information

We do not collect your name, email address, phone number, location, contacts, or any other personally identifiable information. No account or login is required.

2. How We Use Your Data

DataPurpose
Food photosSent to OpenAI's API for food recognition and nutritional estimation
Nutritional resultsDisplayed in the app and stored to show your history, charts, and organ health trends
Device identifierTo associate your meal logs with your device
AI Chat messagesSent to OpenAI's API for nutritional value corrections. Not stored — cleared when meal is logged or cancelled

3. Third-Party Data Sharing

OpenAI: Your food photos and AI chat messages are forwarded to OpenAI's API (api.openai.com) solely for the purpose of food recognition, nutritional analysis, and value corrections. OpenAI processes the data and returns results. OpenAI's data usage policy applies to this processing. We do not send any personal information to OpenAI — only the food photo and chat text about the meal.

AI Chat Disclaimer: The AI nutrition chat is a correction tool only. Chat messages are temporary, not stored on our servers, and cleared when you log or cancel the meal. All AI-generated responses and corrections are approximate estimates for informational purposes only and should not be treated as professional nutritional, medical, or dietary advice.

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with any other third parties. No advertising networks, analytics platforms, or data brokers receive your data.

4. Data Storage & Security

5. Data Retention & Deletion

6. Children's Privacy

Elephant Calorie Tracker is rated 4+ and does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. The app does not require any personal information.

7. Nutritional Information Disclaimer

All nutritional values provided by Elephant Calorie Tracker are AI-estimated and for informational purposes only. They should not be considered medical advice. Nutritional data is informed by publicly available sources including:

Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for dietary and medical guidance.

8. Your Consent

Before your first food scan, the app asks for your explicit consent to send your food photo to our server for AI analysis. You can revoke this consent at any time in Settings. Without consent, the app will not send any photos.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the effective date above. Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, contact us: