This Privacy Policy explains how FridgeScan ("we", "us", "our"), operated by Lei Wang, an individual sole proprietor, collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website and services (the "Service").
Fridge photos. When you use the AI scan feature, the image you upload is transmitted to our server function and then to a third-party AI vision model provider solely to detect food ingredients. We do not store your images on our servers after the request is processed, and we do not use them to train models.
Community submissions. If you post on our community board, we collect the nickname, selected recipe, and message text you submit. We do not require an email address to post. Submissions are reviewed before publication.
Email address. If you contact us by email, or if you subscribe to any newsletter, we collect your email address.
Usage counters. Free AI scan usage is tracked in your browser's local storage. This information stays on your device and is not transmitted to us.
Technical data. Our hosting provider automatically logs standard technical information such as IP address, browser type, and pages requested, for security and operational purposes.
Subscription payments are processed by Creem as merchant of record. We do not receive, see, or store your card number, billing address, or other payment credentials. Creem's privacy policy governs the payment data it collects.
Where the GDPR or UK GDPR applies, we rely on: performance of a contract (providing the Service you requested), legitimate interests (security, improvement, abuse prevention), consent (newsletters and non-essential cookies), and legal obligation.
We share information only as needed with:
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to anyone.
Our providers may process data in countries other than your own, including the United States and the European Union. Where required, transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.
Fridge photos are processed transiently and not retained. Community submissions and support emails are retained while needed for the purposes described above, or until you ask us to delete them. Hosting logs are retained for a limited period by our hosting provider.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data, to data portability, and to withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, email [email protected]. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
We use browser local storage to remember your free-scan counter and your Premium unlock status. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking pixels. You can clear local storage at any time through your browser settings (this will reset your free-scan counter and may remove Premium access granted to that browser).
The Service is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.
We use HTTPS encryption and keep API credentials server-side. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date.
FridgeScan — Lei Wang
Email: [email protected]