Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 12, 2026

Welcome to PixelBites. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our app.

1. Information We Collect

To provide AI food recognition, calorie tracking, and sync services, we collect the following information:

Account information: Nickname, avatar, phone number (masked), gender, and birthday (for personalized display)
Health data: Height, weight records, daily calorie goal (provided voluntarily by you)
Food records: Meal type, food name, calorie and nutrient data, timestamps
Images / Text: Food photos or text descriptions you submit for AI analysis (images are used solely for recognition and are not stored on our servers)
Device information: Device type and OS version (for compatibility and troubleshooting)
Log data: Access timestamps and error logs (for service stability)

2. How We Use Your Information

Provide AI food recognition and nutritional analysis
Display dietary trends, nutrient distribution, and smart insights
Sync food and weight records across your devices
Send SMS verification codes for account security
Maintain service security and prevent fraud or abuse

3. Third-Party Services

To support specific features, PixelBites integrates the following third-party services. Their respective privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

Service	Provider	Data Involved	Purpose
Sign in with Apple	Apple Inc.	Apple user identifier, email (optional)	Quick sign-in on iOS
Google Sign-In	Google LLC	Google account identifier, email	Quick sign-in on Android
WeChat Open Platform	Tencent Holdings	WeChat authorization code	WeChat account binding (Mainland China users)
AI Recognition Service	Volcano Engine (ByteDance)	Food image (Base64) or text description	AI food recognition and nutrition analysis

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers located in the People's Republic of China. We use HTTPS encryption and access controls to protect your information. Food images are only transmitted during recognition and are not persistently stored on our servers. Personal data is retained for the duration of your account; upon account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your data within 15 business days.

5. Children's Privacy

PixelBites is not directed at children under 14 years of age. If you are under 14, please review this policy with a guardian and obtain their consent before using the app.

6. Your Rights

You may access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time via Profile → Account Settings in the app. To request account deletion or data erasure, contact us at:

Email: 2559658199@qq.com

7. Policy Updates

We will notify you of material changes to this policy through an in-app notice. Continued use of the app after notification constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: 2559658199@qq.com