Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to DietMantra ("we," "our," or "us"). DietMantra is an AI-powered Indian nutrition and diet planning application operated by Puneet Kumar Sharma. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App") and our website at www.dietmantra.app (the "Website"). Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the App.

Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

When you register and use DietMantra, we may collect:

• Account Information: Your name, email address, and password when you create an account.
• Health & Fitness Data: Age, gender, height, current weight, target weight, fitness goals (fat loss, muscle gain, maintenance), activity level, and dietary preferences.
• Medical Information: Health conditions, allergies, and dietary restrictions you voluntarily provide (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, lactose intolerance).
• Dietary Preferences: Cuisine preferences, regional food preferences (North Indian, South Indian, Gujarati, etc.), vegetarian/non-vegetarian preferences.
• Progress Data: Weight logs, meal plan feedback, and progress entries you record in the App.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the App, we may automatically collect:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers.
• Usage Data: Features you use, pages you visit, time spent in the App, crash reports.
• Purchase Information: Subscription status and transaction records (processed by Apple App Store — we do not store payment card details).

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Apple Sign In: If you sign in with Apple, we receive your name and email address (or Apple's private relay email) from Apple.
• Google Sign In: If you sign in with Google, we receive your name and email address from Google.
• RevenueCat: Our subscription management provider shares subscription status and entitlement information with us.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide personalized meal plans based on your health profile, dietary preferences, and goals.
• Calculate nutritional targets (calories, macros) tailored to your body and fitness objectives.
• Generate weekly grocery lists based on your meal plans.
• Track your weight and progress toward your health goals.
• Process subscriptions and manage your premium access.
• Send notifications (only with your permission) for meal reminders and weekly plan updates.
• Improve the App by analyzing usage patterns and fixing bugs.
• Communicate with you about updates, new features, or support requests.
• Comply with legal obligations as required by applicable law.

How We Share Your Information

4.1 Service Providers

We use trusted third-party services to operate the App. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others.

4.3 Business Transfers

If DietMantra is acquired, merged, or sold, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information is subject to a different privacy policy.

Health Data — Special Notice

DietMantra collects health-related information (weight, medical conditions, dietary restrictions) to provide personalized nutrition plans. Please note:

• Health data you provide is used solely to personalize your meal plans.
• We do not share your health data with insurance companies, employers, or healthcare providers.
• You can delete your health data at any time by contacting us or deleting your account.

Data Storage and Security

6.1 Storage Location

Your data is stored on secure servers provided by BASE44. Data may be stored and processed in Canada, the United States, or other countries where our service providers operate.

6.2 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure authentication tokens
• Regular security assessments
• Limited employee access to personal data

6.3 Retention Period

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

Your Rights and Choices

Children's Privacy

DietMantra is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at privacy@dietmantra.app and we will delete that information promptly.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect about you.
• Know whether we sell or disclose your personal information.
• Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information).
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@dietmantra.app.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Legal Basis for Processing

• Contract performance: To provide the App's features and services.
• Legitimate interests: To improve the App and prevent fraud.
• Consent: For marketing communications and optional features.

Indian Privacy Rights (DPDP Act 2023)

For users in India, we comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. You have the right to:

• Access your personal data.
• Correct inaccurate personal data.
• Erase your personal data.
• Nominate a person to exercise rights on your behalf in case of death or incapacity.

To exercise these rights, contact our Data Fiduciary representative at privacy@dietmantra.app.

Third-Party Links and Services

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting a notice in the App.
• Sending an email to your registered email address.
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out. We will respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.