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Who we are

Bite Insight is a health and wellbeing application operated by Bite Insight Ltd, a company registered in the United Kingdom.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and securely.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at:

Email icon, decorative hello@biteinsight.app

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What this policy covers

This Privacy Policy explains:

  • What personal data we collect.
  • How we use it.
  • How we store and protect it.
  • Your rights under UK GDPR.
  • How we use third-party services.

By using Bite Insight, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

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What information we collect

When you create an account, we may collect:

  • Name (if provided)
  • Email address
  • Password (encrypted)

Bite Insight allows you to select:

  • Health conditions (e.g. diabetes, hypertension)
  • Allergies or sensitivities
  • Dietary preferences

Important:

  • We do not collect medical records.
  • We do not connect to NHS or healthcare databases.
  • We only store the preferences you choose to input.

This information is used solely to personalise your experience inside the app.

We may collect anonymous usage data such as:

  • Products scanned
  • Features used
  • General interaction data

This helps us improve the app.

If you subscribe to Bite Insight+, payments are processed securely via third-party providers such as:

  • Stripe
  • Apple App Store
  • Google Play

We do not store your full card details.

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How we use your data

We use your information to:

  • Provide personalised nutritional insights.
  • Deliver app functionality.
  • Improve performance and features.
  • Provide customer support.
  • Process subscriptions.

Important:

  • We do not sell your personal data.
  • We do not share your data for advertising purposes.
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Legal basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, our lawful bases include:

  • Contractual necessity (to provide the service)
  • Legitimate interest (to improve the app)
  • Consent (where required)

You may withdraw consent at any time.

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Data storage & security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encrypted passwords
  • Secure hosting environments
  • Limited access controls

While no system is 100% secure, we actively work to protect your information.

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Data retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to:

  • Maintain your account
  • Provide services
  • Comply with legal obligations

You may request deletion of your account at any time.

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Third-party services

Bite Insight may use third-party services, including:

  • Open Food Facts (for product database access)
  • Payment processors (Stripe, Apple, Google)
  • Analytics tools (if implemented)

These providers have their own privacy policies.

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Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@biteinsight.app.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

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Medical disclaimer

Bite Insight provides educational nutritional insights only.

It is not a medical service and does not replace professional healthcare advice.

Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making medical decisions.

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Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

We will notify users of significant changes within the app or via email.