Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to the FoodeApp Privacy Policy. This policy describes how we collect, use, process, and protect the information gathered through our nutrition data collection application (“FoodeApp”).
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
- Name
- Age
- Height
- BMI
- Weight
- Location data
2.2 Nutrition and Health Data
- Daily food consumption records
- Dietary habits
- Nutritional intake measurements
- Meal timing and frequency
- Food preferences and restrictions
2.3 Field Worker Information
- Field worker identification
- Data collection timestamps
- Location of data collection
- Work-related activity logs
3. How We Use Your Information
- Analyzing nutritional patterns and trends
- Generating nutrition reports and statistics
- Improving public health interventions
- Research purposes (in anonymized form)
- Quality control of data collection
- Program evaluation and improvement
4. Data Protection
4.1 Security Measures
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Regular security audits and updates
- Secure backup systems
- Limited access to authorized personnel only
4.2 Data Storage
- Data is stored on secure servers
- Regular backups are maintained
- Data retention policies are strictly followed
- Access logs are maintained
5. Data Sharing
We may share anonymized data with:
- Public health organizations
- Research institutions
- Government agencies
- Program partners
All shared data is:
- Stripped of personal identifiers
- Aggregated when possible
- Subject to data sharing agreements
- Protected by confidentiality obligations
6. User Rights
Participants have the right to:
- Access their personal data
- Request data correction
- Request data deletion
- Opt-out of certain data uses
- Receive a copy of their data
- File complaints about data handling
7. Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without parental consent. Special protections are in place for data collected from minors.
8. Field Worker Responsibilities
Field workers are required to:
- Maintain confidentiality
- Follow data collection protocols
- Secure devices and data
- Report security incidents
- Obtain informed consent
- Protect participant privacy
9. Data Retention
- Data is securely deleted when no longer needed
- Backup copies are managed according to retention schedule
- Anonymized data may be retained indefinitely
10. Changes to Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy. Users will be notified of significant changes through:
- Email communications
- Website updates
11. Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or concerns, contact:
- FOODEAPP
- Email: info@foodeapp.org
12. Compliance
This privacy policy complies with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Local data protection laws
- Health information privacy regulations
- Research ethics guidelines
13. Consent
By using FoodeApp, users consent to:
- Data collection as described
- Data processing and analysis
- Anonymized data sharing
- Contact for follow-up surveys
Users may withdraw consent at any time by contacting the privacy team.