Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 20, 2026

Introduction

Eatnote ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

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

Information We Collect

Account Information

• Email address (for sign-in)
• Username and display name
• Profile photo (optional)

Content You Create

• Food entries (dish names, restaurants, ratings, notes)
• Photos and videos you upload
• Comments and reactions
• Direct messages
• AI chat conversations

Automatically Collected Data

• EXIF metadata from photos (date, time, GPS location)
• Device location (when permitted)
• Voice recordings (for transcription only)
• App usage analytics

Preferences & Settings

• Food allergies and dietary restrictions
• Food likes and dislikes
• Privacy settings
• Notification preferences

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the app's core functionality
• To display your food entries on maps and timelines
• To enable social features (sharing, comments, reactions)
• To provide AI-powered features (chat, voice logging)
• To warn you about potential allergens
• To send meal and medicine reminders
• To improve and personalize your experience
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to provide our features:

Supabase

Database and file storage for your entries, photos, and account data.

OpenAI

Powers AI chat (GPT-4), voice transcription (Whisper), and text-to-speech. Your conversations are sent to OpenAI for processing but are not used to train their models.

Google Cloud

Provides text-to-speech in multiple languages and Gemini AI for live voice features.

Apple Push Notifications

Delivers meal reminders and activity notifications to your device.

How We Share Your Information

Based on Your Visibility Settings

• Private: Only you can see your entries
• Family: Only your family group members can see
• Public: Anyone can see your entries

We Do NOT

• Sell your personal data to third parties
• Share your data for advertising purposes
• Use your data to train AI models

We May Share Data

• With service providers who help operate the app
• If required by law or legal process
• To protect the rights and safety of users

Your Privacy Controls

• Hide location on individual posts
• Set default visibility (Private/Family/Public)
• Hide food dislikes from family members
• Block other users
• Control who can message you
• Export all your data
• Delete your account and all data

Location Information

Eatnote may collect location data in two ways:

• From photo EXIF metadata (embedded GPS coordinates)
• From your device's GPS (when you grant permission)

You can:

• Disable location services in iOS Settings
• Hide location on individual entries
• Set default to not show location

Voice & AI Data

Voice Input

When you use voice features, audio is sent to OpenAI or Google for transcription. We do not store raw audio files after transcription is complete.

AI Conversations

Your AI chat history is stored to provide context and improve responses. You can delete your chat history at any time.

Data Retention

• Your data is retained while your account is active
• Deleted entries are removed from our servers
• Account deletion removes all your data permanently
• Backups may retain data for up to 30 days

Data Security

• All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Data is stored securely on Supabase servers
• We use industry-standard security practices
• Access to user data is strictly limited

Children's Privacy

Eatnote is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

[email protected]