Privacy Policy for Food Loops
Last Updated: June 10th, 2025
Introduction
Food Loops is an application created by Rubber Bands LLC ("the Company," "we," "us," or "our"). At Rubber Bands LLC, we design apps with the utmost respect for users' privacy. Great care is taken to ensure that no personally identifying information (PII) can be tied back to you. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data while providing a seamless and secure user experience. All usage of the app is strictly anonymous, and you build your own food database locally on your device.
By using Food Loops, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use Food Loops.
Anonymous Usage
Food Loops is designed to operate without collecting personal identification information. You can use all core features anonymously, ensuring that your privacy is maintained at all times. Focus is on delivering an app that respects your personal data, while still offering robust performance tracking and error detection to enhance your user experience.
Information We Do Collect
To help improve the functionality and performance of Food Loops, we collect only the following types of data:
- Anonymous usage statistics: Information about how the app is used, including feature usage patterns and app interaction data
- App performance data: Technical data that helps us monitor and improve app performance, including load times and system resource usage
- Crash reports: Detailed reports generated automatically when the app experiences an error, including device information and error logs
- Non-identifiable interaction patterns: Data collected in aggregate to understand app usage trends and improve overall performance
All data collected is anonymized and cannot be used to identify individual users.
Information We Don't Collect
We understand the importance of your personal privacy. Therefore, we do not collect:
- Personal identification information (e.g., names, addresses, social security numbers)
- Email addresses (except when provided voluntarily for communication purposes)
- Phone numbers
- Precise location data or GPS coordinates
- Payment information or financial data
- Biometric data
- Social media account information
- Personal contacts or address book information
Data Retention
- Anonymous usage data: Retained for up to 24 months to analyze trends and improve app functionality
- Crash reports: Retained for up to 12 months to diagnose and resolve technical issues
- Performance data: Retained for up to 12 months to monitor and enhance app performance
- Local device data: Remains on your device indefinitely unless you choose to delete it
We automatically delete data that exceeds these retention periods unless required by law to retain it longer.
Local Data Storage
Any data you manually input or generate within Food Loops—such as your custom food database—is stored locally on your device. This means that the information remains under your control and is never transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly choose to share it through specific features (such as the optional AI insights feature).
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Food Loops may use cookies, local storage, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect anonymous usage data. These technologies help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze app usage patterns
- Improve app performance and functionality
- Provide personalized content where applicable
You can manage your cookie preferences through your device settings, though disabling certain cookies may affect app functionality.
Health Data Integration
Food Loops integrates with your device's native health platforms to enhance your nutrition and fitness tracking experience:
iOS - HealthKit Integration: On iOS devices, Food Loops may access health data through Apple's HealthKit framework with your explicit permission. This secure integration allows the app to read health metrics such as steps, active energy expenditure, and basic health measurements for BMI calculations.
Android - Health Connect Integration: On Android devices, Food Loops may access health data through Google's Health Connect platform with your explicit permission. This secure integration allows the app to read health metrics such as steps, active energy expenditure, and basic health measurements for BMI calculations.
Health Data Privacy:
- All health data accessed through HealthKit or Health Connect remains stored locally on your device
- This data is used solely for calculations within the app, such as BMI computation, step tracking, and energy expenditure calculations
- Health data is never transmitted to our servers or shared with third parties
- You maintain full control over which health data permissions you grant to Food Loops
- You can revoke these permissions at any time through your device's privacy settings
Glucose Data and AI Insights (Optional):
Food Loops offers an optional feature that allows you to receive personalized insights about your glucose data through artificial intelligence analysis:
- Opt-in Only: This feature is entirely optional and requires your explicit consent to activate
- Anonymous Processing: If you choose to use this feature, glucose data is processed anonymously with no personally identifiable information (PII) transmitted
- Ephemeral Processing: Glucose data is processed temporarily by Large Language Models (LLMs) solely to generate insights and is not stored permanently by these services
- Personalized Insights: The AI analysis provides personalized recommendations and patterns based on your glucose trends to help you better understand your metabolic health
- Full Control: You can enable or disable this feature at any time through the app settings
- Data Security: All data transmitted for AI processing is anonymized and encrypted in transit, ensuring your privacy is maintained throughout the analysis process
International Data Transfers
Food Loops is operated from the United States. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that any information you provide to us will be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using Food Loops, you consent to this transfer and acknowledge that the United States may not have the same level of data protection laws as your jurisdiction.
Third-Party Services
Food Loops utilizes third-party services to ensure optimal performance and functionality. These services include:
AI Services:
Analytics and Performance Monitoring:
Crash Reporting and Performance Monitoring: We employ additional third-party services to automatically capture crash reports and performance metrics. These services collect data on an anonymous basis to help us promptly diagnose and resolve issues. Please refer to the linked third-party privacy policies for more details on how these providers handle data.
Data Storage and Security
All anonymous data collected by Food Loops is stored securely using industry-standard protocols. We implement robust security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security audits and assessments
- Access controls and authentication measures
- Secure data storage practices
- Regular software updates and security patches
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Legal Compliance and Law Enforcement
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency). This may include:
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Protection of our rights and property
- Prevention of fraud or other illegal activities
- Protection of the safety of users or the public
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, user information may be transferred as part of the business transaction. We will provide notice before your data is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
Required Health Data Disclaimers
Apple HealthKit Disclaimer: Food Loops integrates with Apple HealthKit to provide enhanced health and fitness tracking capabilities. When you choose to connect Food Loops with HealthKit, you explicitly grant permission for the app to access specific health data types. This integration is designed to help you better understand your nutrition and fitness patterns by combining food tracking with health metrics. All HealthKit data accessed by Food Loops remains on your device and is processed locally. You can manage your HealthKit permissions at any time through the Settings app on your iOS device by navigating to Health > Data Access & Devices > Food Loops. Apple does not have access to your health data through this integration, and Food Loops does not share your HealthKit data with any third parties.
Google Health Connect Disclaimer: Food Loops may integrate with Google Health Connect to provide comprehensive health and fitness insights. Health Connect allows you to securely share health and fitness data from various sources with Food Loops. When you grant permission, Food Loops can access specific health data types such as physical activity, basic health measurements, and fitness metrics to enhance your nutrition tracking experience.
Important Health Connect Notices:
- Health Connect is a general purpose data sharing platform that allows users to aggregate health and fitness data from various sources on-device and share it with third parties at their election
- The data accessed through Health Connect does not necessarily originate with Google or any Google affiliates and has not been reviewed by Google
- It is your responsibility to assess whether Health Connect data is appropriate for your intended use
- Food Loops uses Health Connect data solely for the purpose of providing personalized nutrition and fitness insights within the app
- You maintain full control over what health data you choose to share with Food Loops through Health Connect
- You can revoke these permissions at any time through your device's Health Connect settings
- Food Loops does not share your Health Connect data with any third parties or use it for purposes other than those disclosed in this privacy policy
Medical Disclaimer: Food Loops is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition or disease. The health and fitness features in Food Loops are designed for general wellness and informational purposes only. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals before making any medical decisions or changes to your diet, exercise routine, or health management based on information provided by Food Loops.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you of material changes through the app or other appropriate means
- Post the updated policy on this page
Your continued use of Food Loops after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Children's Privacy
Food Loops does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). If you believe that we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately at privacy@foodloops.app so that we can take appropriate action to remove the information.
If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary action.
Consent and Legal Jurisdiction
By using Food Loops, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the United States and the State of [STATE], without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from your use of Food Loops or related to this Privacy Policy will be resolved under these laws and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [JURISDICTION].
Severability
If any provision of this Privacy Policy is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that this Privacy Policy will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.
Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under this Privacy Policy due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@foodloops.app
Mailing Address: Rubber Bands LLC [COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESS]
Response Time: We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.
For urgent privacy concerns, please clearly mark your communication as "URGENT - PRIVACY MATTER" in the subject line.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on May 25th, 2025. We recommend that you review this policy periodically for any changes.