Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 3, 2025

1. Introduction

Cal33 ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services (collectively, the "Service"). We take your privacy seriously and are committed to being transparent about our data practices.

By using Cal33, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

2.2 Health and Fitness Data

To provide our nutrition tracking services, we collect and process:

2.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our Service:

2.4 Camera and Photo Data

When you use our AI food scanning feature, we access your device camera and process photos. These photos are:

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

4. Data Protection and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 We DO NOT Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information or health data to third parties for their marketing purposes. Your health data is yours and yours alone.

5.2 Service Providers

We use the following trusted third-party services to provide and improve our app:

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify. They do not have access to your health data beyond what's necessary for their specific function.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas, or government agencies).

5.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

6. App Tracking Transparency (iOS)

On iOS 14.5 and later, we request your permission to track your activity across other apps and websites owned by other companies. This permission request is shown when you first open the app.

6.1 What We Track (With Your Permission)

6.2 If You Deny Tracking

If you choose "Ask App Not to Track", the app works fully without any analytics tracking. You'll still get:

6.3 Changing Your Choice

You can change your tracking preference anytime in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → Cal33 AI

7. Advertising and Ad-Supported Experience

Cal33 offers a free tier supported by advertisements. Premium subscribers see no ads.

7.1 Ad Networks We Use

7.2 What Ad Networks Collect

7.3 What We DON'T Share with Ad Networks

7.4 Opting Out of Personalized Ads

iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → Deny permission
Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information at any time through your account settings.

8.2 Data Deletion

You can delete your data directly from the app at any time:

Both actions are immediate and irreversible. You can also request deletion by contacting us at privacy@cal33.com, and we will process your request within 30 days.

8.3 Data Portability

You have the right to export your data in a machine-readable format. Contact us to request a copy of your data.

8.4 Opt-Out Rights

You can opt out of:

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and service providers.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure adequate safeguards are in place for international data transfers in compliance with GDPR.

11. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Health and fitness data is retained for the duration of your account unless you specifically delete individual entries or request full account deletion.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information:

We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@cal33.com.

13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@cal33.com. We will respond within 30 days.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

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

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.