🔒 Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how NutriCheck ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our Chrome browser extension ("the Extension"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our extension, we collect publicly available product information from supported websites (Amazon, Instacart) including:

• Product names and titles
• Ingredient lists
• UPC/barcode numbers
• Product images (when available for analysis)

Information We Do NOT Collect

How We Use Information

We use the collected product information solely to:

• Provide ingredient analysis and nutritional insights
• Generate health recommendations for food products
• Improve the accuracy of our AI-powered analysis
• Ensure the extension functions properly on supported websites

Data Storage and Security

• Local Storage: Most data is processed locally on your device
• Temporary Processing: Product information is sent to our secure servers only for analysis purposes
• No Persistent Storage: We do not permanently store your product queries or analysis results
• Data Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols

Third-Party Services

Our extension operates on third-party websites (Amazon, Instacart) but:

• We do not share data with these platforms beyond what's necessary for extension functionality
• We do not integrate with their tracking or analytics systems
• We operate independently of their data collection practices

Permissions Explained

Our extension requests minimal permissions:

• activeTab: To analyze product pages on supported websites
• storage: To store extension settings and preferences locally on your device

Children's Privacy

Our extension is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Data Retention

• Product analysis data is not retained after processing
• Local settings and preferences remain on your device until you uninstall the extension
• No user activity logs are maintained

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Uninstall the extension at any time
• Clear local extension data through your browser settings
• Contact us with privacy-related questions or concerns

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with applicable privacy laws and Chrome Web Store requirements. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy protection.