Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Minzo ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application.

Minzo is a food nutrition analysis app that helps users make informed dietary choices through barcode scanning and AI-powered recommendations.

By using our app, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Our app requires camera permission solely for barcode scanning functionality to help you identify food products.

We do not store, record, transmit, or share any camera images or video.

The camera is used only locally on your device to read product barcodes and is never saved to our servers or your device storage.

When you scan a barcode, the camera captures the barcode data (numbers/text) but no actual images are retained.

All camera processing happens locally on your device.

Account Information (Optional): Email address, name and profile information, country and language preferences (if you create an account).

Usage Data: Products you scan (barcode numbers and product information), search queries within the app, app interaction patterns and preferences, scan history (stored locally on your device for 60 days).

Device Information: Device type and operating system, app version for technical support, crash reports and performance data (anonymized).

Location Data: Only if you grant permission, used for regional product recommendations, never shared with third parties.

Provide barcode scanning and product analysis

Deliver personalized nutrition recommendations

Improve our product database and AI algorithms

Provide customer support

Send important app updates (if you have an account)

Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience

Comply with legal obligations

Product Information: We source product data from OpenFoodFacts, the world's largest collaborative food database, and other verified public databases.

Additive Safety Data: Safety information comes from official sources including EFSA (European Food Safety Authority), FDA, and other regulatory bodies.

AI Enhancement: Our AI fills gaps in official data using established regulatory patterns and scientific literature. All AI-generated content is clearly labeled and distinguished from official data.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

With trusted service providers who help operate our app (under strict confidentiality agreements)

Anonymized, aggregated data for research and improvement purposes

When required by law or to protect our rights and users' safety

In case of business transfer (under the same privacy protections)

Access: Request a copy of your personal data

Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information

Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data

Portability: Request your data in a portable format

Opt-out: Unsubscribe from communications at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@minzoapp.com

Retention Periods: Account data until you delete your account, scan history automatically deleted after 60 days (stored locally), usage data may be retained in anonymized form for service improvement.

Security Measures: Industry-standard encryption for data in transit and at rest, secure cloud infrastructure with regular security updates, regular security audits and vulnerability assessments, limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis.

Minzo is not intended for children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Significant changes will be communicated through the app or via email (if you have an account) with at least 30 days advance notice.

Your continued use of Minzo after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites.

We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights:

Email: info@minzoapp.com

Address: Baku, Azerbaijan, WY 82801

We respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days as required by applicable law.

For users in the European Union, our legal basis for processing your data includes:

Consent: For optional features like location services

Contract: To provide our app services

Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and provide support

Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you have concerns about our data processing.