Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 22, 2025
```
Welcome to AI Spices Scanner. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our AI-powered spice recognition app.
1. Information We Collect
To identify spices accurately, our app may collect:
- Images: Photos you capture or upload for spice recognition.
- Device Data: Non-personal details such as OS version, device model, and app version.
- Anonymous Analytics: Usage statistics and crash logs to improve app stability and performance.
- Permissions: Camera and storage access are used only for scanning and saving images locally.
2. How We Use the Data
- To identify spice types using AI-powered image recognition.
- To display relevant details about the detected spice.
- To improve the accuracy and performance of our AI models.
3. AI Services & Processing
We may use trusted third-party AI platforms such as OpenAI and Google Gemini for image analysis. These services only process the data necessary for identification and do not store, sell, or share your images.
- All communication is encrypted and secure.
- No user data is sold or shared with third parties.
- AI services adhere to strict privacy policies.
4. Data Retention & Security
Images are processed temporarily and are not stored permanently. Any files saved locally remain only on your device. We implement industry-standard security practices to protect your data.
5. Your Rights
- You can disable camera or storage permissions anytime in your device settings.
- You can clear all local data or uninstall the app to remove information.
- No account creation or personal registration is required.
6. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Please review this page for the latest version.
7. Contact
If you have questions or concerns, please reach out through the app’s support section.
AI Spices Scanner helps you discover and identify spices easily using AI — safely and privately.
```