Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Caleo is an AI-powered calorie tracking application designed to help users track nutrition and meals more easily.

Caleo is operated by Venkocode (Yevhen Venko), located in Germany.

If you have any questions, you can contact us at support@venkocode.com.

2. Information We Collect (Mobile App)

When using the Caleo app, we may collect:

• Food images (for analysis)
• User input (meals, ingredients, preferences)
• Basic usage data (feature usage, interactions)
• Device information (device type, OS version)

We may also collect limited data related to advertising, such as:

• ad interactions
• approximate device identifiers

We do NOT collect sensitive personal data such as:

• passwords
• payment information
• precise location (unless explicitly stated)

Payments are processed by Apple through the App Store. We do not collect or store payment information such as credit card details.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Analyze meals and estimate nutrition values
• Provide AI-generated insights and recommendations
• Improve app performance and user experience
• Provide advertising (including rewarded ads)
• Show personalized or non-personalized ads
• Fix bugs and improve stability

We do NOT sell your personal data.

4. AI and Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to provide core functionality, analytics, and app performance tools:

• OpenAI (AI processing) - used to analyze food images and generate nutrition insights
• Firebase (Google) - used for analytics and app performance monitoring

Data sent may include:

• images of food
• text input

Images are used solely for food analysis and are not used for identity recognition or biometric purposes.

This data is processed securely and only for the purpose of providing app functionality.

5. Advertising

Caleo may display advertisements, including rewarded ads.

We may use third-party advertising providers such as:

• Google AdMob (for mobile app advertising)
• Google AdSense (for website advertising)

These services may collect limited data, such as:

• device information
• ad interactions
• advertising identifiers (if permitted)

Advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to provide personalized or non-personalized ads.

In the mobile app, tracking for personalized advertising may be subject to your permission via Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework.

6. Tracking and Permissions

With your permission, we may use tracking technologies (such as Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework) to show more relevant advertisements.

When you allow tracking:

• a device identifier (IDFA) may be used for personalized ads

When you decline tracking:

• you will still see ads, but they may be less relevant

You can change your choice at any time in your device settings.

7. Data Storage

• Some data is processed temporarily on external servers (e.g. AI analysis via OpenAI)
• User data may also be stored locally on your device
• We retain data only as long as necessary to provide the service or comply with legal obligations

8. Information We Collect (Website)

When you visit our website, we may collect:

• Basic analytics data (e.g. page views, device type)
• IP address (for security and analytics)
• Cookies (if analytics or advertising tools are used)

This data is used only to improve the website.

9. Cookies

The website may use cookies to:

• Understand user behavior
• Improve performance
• Support analytics and advertising services

You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

10. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your data.

We may share limited data only with:

• service providers (hosting, analytics, AI processing, advertising, including ad personalization services and providers such as Google (Firebase, AdMob) and OpenAI)
• when required by law

11. Legal Basis for Processing (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data based on:

• your consent (when using app features or allowing tracking)
• legitimate interest (to improve and operate the app)

12. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

13. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your data
• Request deletion of your data
• Request correction of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Contact us with any privacy-related concerns

You may also request deletion of your data by contacting support@venkocode.com.

Email: support@venkocode.com

14. Children's Privacy

Caleo is not intended for users under 16 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect data from children.

15. Disclaimer

16. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

17. Contact

If you have any questions, contact us at:

support@venkocode.com