Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Poundcake ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our fitness tracking application and related services (collectively, the "Service").

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Create an account and set up your profile
• Log your fitness activities and nutrition data
• Contact us for support or feedback
• Subscribe to our premium services

This may include: name, email address, phone number, age, gender, weight, height, fitness goals, dietary preferences, workout history, and nutrition logs.

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Service, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

• Device information (operating system, browser type, device identifiers)
• Usage data (features used, time spent in app, interaction patterns)
• Log data (IP address, access times, pages viewed)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our fitness tracking services
• Personalize your experience with customized workouts and nutrition recommendations
• Track your progress and provide analytics on your fitness journey
• Send you important updates, notifications, and promotional communications
• Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

SMS Text Messaging

If you provide your phone number and opt in to receive SMS messages, we collect and use your phone number to send you:

• Check-in reminders for weight and food logging
• Account notifications and security alerts
• Service updates and important announcements
• Coaching tips and motivational messages (if enabled)

Your SMS Choices

• You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message
• Reply HELP for assistance with SMS messages
• You can also manage SMS preferences in your account settings
• Message and data rates may apply from your carrier
• SMS consent is not required to use our Service

Phone Number Privacy

We do not sell, rent, or share your phone number with third parties for marketing purposes. Your phone number is only used to deliver the SMS services you have opted into and for account security purposes.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service, such as cloud hosting, analytics, and payment processing. These providers have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect it.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, in response to legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Poundcake, our users, or others.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

Third-Party AI Services

Poundcake uses the following third-party artificial intelligence services to provide core app functionality. Your data is shared with these services only as needed to deliver features you use, and is not sold or used for advertising.

Google Gemini

We use Google's Gemini AI models for nutritional analysis, personalized fitness insights, and coaching. Data shared with Google Gemini may include:

• Fitness profile information (age, weight, height, goals, activity level)
• Food photos, food descriptions, and menu images
• Meal history, food logs, and nutritional data
• Dietary patterns and preferences

OpenAI

We use OpenAI for content moderation to ensure the safety of user-submitted content. Data shared with OpenAI may include:

• Text inputs submitted through the app
• Images uploaded for food logging or profile use

Deepgram

We use Deepgram for speech-to-text and text-to-speech functionality in voice features. Data shared with Deepgram may include:

• Voice recordings for transcription
• Text content for speech generation

Before using AI-powered features, you will be asked to review and consent to this data sharing. You can review each provider's privacy practices at Google Privacy Policy, OpenAI Privacy Policy, and Deepgram Privacy Policy.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@poundcake.ai.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your information, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete it promptly. Parents may contact us at privacy@poundcake.ai.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your information receives adequate protection.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the effective date. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: