Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

AdalCheck is operated by Esential LLC, located in Sunnyvale, CA. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at eniiazov@gmail.com.

2. Information We Collect

We aim to collect only the minimum information necessary to provide our service. This may include:

• Scanned product data — barcode numbers and ingredient text you submit for analysis. These are processed in real-time and are not permanently stored unless you save them to your history.
• Device information — device type, operating system version, and app version, used for crash reporting and improving compatibility.
• Usage analytics — anonymous usage patterns (e.g., number of scans, feature usage) to help us improve the app. These are not linked to your identity.
• Account data — if you create an account, we store your email address and subscription status.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve the AdalCheck scanning service.
• To process your subscription and manage your account.
• To send service-related communications (e.g., subscription confirmations, important updates).
• To analyze aggregated, anonymized usage data to improve our product.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with:

• AI processing providers — to analyze ingredient data. Only the ingredient text is shared; no personal identifiers are included.
• Payment processors — to handle subscription billing securely. We do not store your payment card details.
• Analytics services — anonymized usage data only.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Scan history is retained until you delete it. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Export your data in a portable format.
• Opt out of analytics collection.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at eniiazov@gmail.com.

8. Children's Privacy

AdalCheck is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or via email. Your continued use of AdalCheck after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.