Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 23, 2026
KidBites ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of your children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service").
Our Commitment: We will never sell your personal data or your children's information to third parties. Your family's data belongs to you.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information: Email address, name, and password when you create an account
- Child Profiles: Your children's names (or nicknames) and ages
- Meal Photos: Photos you take of meals through the app
- Co-Parent Information: Email addresses of co-parents you invite to share access
- Notes: Any notes you add to meal entries
Information Collected Automatically
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: How you interact with the app, features used, and time spent
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, and access times
Information from Third Parties
- AI Analysis: We use OpenAI's services to analyze meal photos. The analysis results (detected foods and nutritional assessment) are stored with your meal entries.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
- Analyze meal photos and provide nutritional scoring
- Send notifications to co-parents when meals are logged
- Generate weekly meal reports
- Send you important updates about the Service
- Respond to your requests and support needs
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
3. How We Share Your Information
We share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With Co-Parents: Meal data is shared with co-parents you explicitly invite and approve
- Service Providers: We use trusted third parties to help operate our Service:
- OpenAI (meal photo analysis)
- Supabase (data storage and authentication)
- Expo (push notifications)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
We Never: Sell your data to advertisers, share your children's photos publicly, or use your data for purposes unrelated to the Service.
4. Data Storage and Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- All data is encrypted in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
- Meal photos are stored securely and accessible only to authorized users
- We use secure authentication and access controls
- Regular security audits and monitoring
Your data is stored on servers located in the United States. By using the Service, you consent to this data transfer.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Export: Download your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Disable non-essential notifications
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@kidbitesapp.com.
6. Children's Privacy
KidBites is designed for parents to track their children's meals. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. All child-related data is provided and controlled by parents or legal guardians.
We collect only the minimum information necessary (name/nickname and age) to provide the Service. We do not:
- Create accounts for children
- Allow children to use the app directly
- Share children's information with third parties for marketing
7. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. Upon account deletion:
- Your personal data is deleted within 30 days
- Meal photos are permanently deleted
- Anonymized, aggregated data may be retained for analytics
8. Third-Party Services
Our Service integrates with third-party services that have their own privacy policies:
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the new policy on this page
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Sending an email notification for material changes
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@kidbitesapp.com
- Website: kidbitesapp.com