Banika - Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Banika ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable United States privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information in connection with the Banika mobile application ("App") and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Meal and Nutritional Data: Information you input into the App, including meal photos, calorie counts, nutritional intake data (protein, carbohydrates, fat), recipe preferences, and personalized calorie goals.
• Device Storage Data: Data stored locally on your device, including meal records, nutritional analyses, and app settings (no account registration required).
• Contact Information: If you contact us for support or feedback, we may collect your email address (e.g., banika1620115@outlook.com) and any other information you choose to provide.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use the Service, we may automatically collect certain technical information about your device and usage patterns, including:

• Device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers (e.g., advertising ID)
• App usage data (e.g., features accessed, time spent on the App)
• Crash reports and performance data (to improve App functionality)
• IP address (only for security and analytics purposes, not linked to personal identity)

2.3 Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect personally identifiable information (PII) such as your name, address, phone number, or payment information unless you explicitly provide it to us. We do not require account creation or login, so no personal credentials are collected or stored.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the Service (e.g., store meal records, generate nutritional analyses, display interactive charts)
• To personalize your experience (e.g., filter recipes based on your preferences, adjust calorie goal tracking)
• To improve the Service (e.g., analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, develop new features)
• To respond to your inquiries, feedback, or support requests
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and interests
• To ensure the security and integrity of the Service

4. Data Storage and Local Processing

All personally identifiable user data (meal records, nutritional data, photos) is stored locally on your device by default. We do not transfer or store this data on our servers unless you explicitly opt-in to cloud backup (if available). If you enable cloud backup:

• Your data is encrypted in transit (SSL/TLS) and at rest (AES-256 encryption)
• Only you can access your cloud-stored data (no third-party access)
• You may delete your cloud-stored data at any time through the App settings

5. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes. We may disclose information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With Your Consent: We may share information if you explicitly authorize us to do so.
• Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf (e.g., analytics, cloud storage). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests (e.g., subpoenas, court orders).
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.

6. Your Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA Compliance)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA/CPRA:

• Right to Know: You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
• Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information (local data can be deleted directly through the App; cloud data will be permanently deleted upon request).
• Right to Opt-Out: You may opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information, so this right applies if our practices change).
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights (e.g., charging higher fees or providing lower-quality services).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at banika1620115@outlook.com. We will respond to your request within 45 days (or 90 days if necessary, with notice).

7. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information immediately. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at banika1620115@outlook.com.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, including:

• Local data encryption on your device
• Secure transmission protocols (SSL/TLS) for any data sent to our servers
• Regular security audits and updates to the App
• Access controls for our employees and service providers

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Banika. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy in the App and updating the "Last Updated" date below. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of the revised policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: banika1620115@outlook.com

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable time (typically 1-3 business days).