Data Use & Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 28, 2025
This Policy explains how DishLens (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you use the app.
1. What we collect
- Device information: basic device and OS details (for app functionality and diagnostics).
- Location (optional): approximate location when you grant permission, to show nearby restaurants.
- Photos you select: images you choose to scan or to replace dish images in saved menus.
- Derived data: AI‑extracted dish names, prices, translations, and currency conversions.
- Purchase metadata: subscription status via the app store/RevenueCat (we do not receive card data).
- Diagnostics (optional): basic analytics/crash or troubleshooting data if enabled in Settings.
- Support: information you send us when you contact support.
We do not create user accounts and do not require personal identifiers beyond what you voluntarily provide (e.g., your name for personalization).
- Provide and improve features (scan, extract, translate, convert, save, and display results).
- Show nearby restaurants and photos.
- Process payments/entitlements via app stores and RevenueCat.
- Maintain security, prevent abuse, and troubleshoot issues.
- Communicate with you when you contact support.
3. Processing with third parties
To operate features, limited data may be sent to:
- OpenAI (menu image/text for extraction; dish name for ingredients/allergens suggestions).
- Google Places/Maps (nearby and text search, place photos), Google Custom Search (dish images), Google Translate (translations).
- Openverse and Wikimedia (dish image lookup).
- RevenueCat and app stores (subscription status and purchases).
Each provider processes data under its own terms/privacy policies.
4. On‑device storage and retention
- Saved menus and replaced photos are stored on your device. You can delete them via the app (Settings → Clear Saved Menus/Polaroids) or by uninstalling the app.
- Temporary copies (e.g., processing caches) are kept only as needed to operate the service.
- We do not sell your personal information.
5. Data sharing
We share data only:
- With processors listed above to provide features,
- To comply with law or protect rights, safety, and security,
- With your consent.
We do not sell data.
6. Security
We use reasonable safeguards appropriate to the nature of the data and our service. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
7. Children
DishLens is not directed to children under the age required by applicable law (e.g., 13 or 16). Do not use the app if you are under the applicable age.
8. Your choices and rights
- Permissions: You can revoke camera/photos/location permissions in your device settings.
- Data on device: Clear saved menus/photos in Settings.
- Language/Currency: Adjust in Settings or on the results screen.
- Contact us to request deletion assistance related to support communications.
9. International transfers
Third‑party providers may process data in other countries. By using the app, you consent to such transfers as permitted by law.
10. Changes
We may update this Policy from time to time. Continued use after changes become effective constitutes acceptance.
Privacy questions or requests: Ryan00724@gmail.com