Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Centurian Solutions LLP ("we", "our", or "us") operates the BiteSaver mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address — used for authentication and account recovery
• Display name — shown within the app
• Authentication provider — whether you signed in with Email, Google, or Apple

If you sign in with Google or Apple, we receive only the information you authorize those services to share (typically your name and email).

User-Generated Data

We store data you voluntarily enter into the app:

• Grocery inventory items (names, categories, quantities, expiry dates, prices)
• Shopping list items
• Waste log entries
• Store names

Device Permissions

• Camera — used solely for barcode scanning and receipt scanning. Images are processed on-device and are not stored or transmitted.
• Notifications — used to send you expiry date reminders. You can disable these at any time in your device settings.

Anonymous Usage Analytics

We use Google Analytics for Firebase to collect anonymous usage data that helps us understand how the app is used and improve the experience. This includes:

• General app usage patterns (e.g., which features are used most often)
• Aggregate event counts (e.g., number of items added, recipes generated)
• App performance and stability data

This data is anonymous and not linked to your identity. We do not track individual behavior or create user profiles. No advertising identifiers (IDFA) are collected. You cannot be personally identified from this data.

Information We Do NOT Collect

• Location data
• Contacts
• Photos or media (camera is used only for real-time scanning)
• Device identifiers for advertising
• Personal browsing or search history

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used exclusively to:

• Provide and maintain the BiteSaver app functionality
• Authenticate your account
• Sync your data across your devices
• Send expiry date reminder notifications (with your permission)
• Enable password reset via email
• Generate recipe suggestions based on your inventory (item names and categories are sent to Google's AI service; no personal information is included)
• Improve the app through anonymous usage analytics

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase (Firestore and Firebase Authentication), hosted on Google Cloud infrastructure. Data is:

• Encrypted in transit (TLS/SSL)
• Encrypted at rest on Firebase servers
• Accessible only to your authenticated account via security rules that restrict access to your user ID

4. Third-Party Services

BiteSaver uses the following third-party services:

• Google Firebase (Authentication, Firestore) — Firebase Privacy Policy
• Google Sign-In — Google Privacy Policy
• Apple Sign-In — Apple Privacy Policy
• Open Food Facts API — used for product lookups via barcode. Only the scanned barcode number is sent; no personal data is transmitted. Open Food Facts Terms
• Google Analytics for Firebase — used for anonymous app usage analytics. No personally identifiable information is collected. Firebase Privacy Policy
• Google Gemini API — used to generate recipe suggestions. Only inventory item names and categories are sent; no personal or account information is transmitted. Gemini API Terms

5. Data Retention

Your data is retained for as long as your account is active. The app automatically cleans up expired or consumed grocery items and waste log entries that are older than one year.

You can delete individual items at any time within the app. You may also delete your entire account and all associated data from the Profile section of the app.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data — all your data is visible within the app
• Delete your data — you can delete individual items within the app, or delete your entire account and all associated data from the Profile section
• Export your data — contact us to request a copy of your data
• Withdraw consent — you can revoke notification permissions or sign-in access at any time

7. Children's Privacy

BiteSaver is not directed at children under the age of 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.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

Email: apps@centurianapps.com

Developer: Centurian Solutions LLP