Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you use Kalory.ng, we collect the following information:

• Account information: name, email address, username (optional), and profile picture (via Google OAuth)
• Dietary profile: allergens, dietary preferences, and daily nutritional goals you set
• Usage data: food log entries, saved meals, favorite recipes, recipe reviews, and recipe suggestions
• Technical data: session cookies for authentication

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the Service
• To personalize your experience (filtering recipes based on allergens and dietary preferences)
• To track your daily calorie and macronutrient intake
• To save your meal templates and favorites
• To display your reviews and suggestions
• To improve our Service and develop new features

3. Cookies

Kalory.ng uses session cookies solely for authentication purposes. These cookies are essential for the Service to function — they keep you logged in and secure your account. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or analytics cookies.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google OAuth: for social login. When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email, and profile picture from Google. We do not access any other Google data.
• Vercel: for hosting the application

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, all associated data (profile, food logs, saved meals, reviews, favorites, and suggestions) is permanently deleted.

6. Your Rights

In accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate data (via your Settings page)
• Delete your account and all associated data (via your Settings page)
• Object to processing of your personal data

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including encrypted session management, secure password hashing, and HTTPS for all communications. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. Children's Privacy

Kalory.ng is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at hello@kalory.ng