# Privacy Policy for MenuLens

**Effective Date: July 18, 2025**  
**Last Updated: July 18, 2025**

## 1. Introduction

Welcome to MenuLens ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application MenuLens (the "App").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the App.

## 2. Information We Collect

### Information You Provide to Us

**Menu Photos**
- Photos of restaurant menus that you capture or upload through the App
- These photos are processed temporarily for translation purposes only
- We do not store menu photos after processing is complete

**Language Preferences**
- Your selected source and target languages for translation
- These preferences may be stored locally on your device for convenience

### Information Automatically Collected

**Device Information**
- Device type and model
- Operating system version
- Unique device identifiers
- App version

**Usage Data**
- Features used within the App
- Translation requests (without storing actual content)
- App performance data and crash reports
- General usage statistics

**Location Information**
- We do NOT collect or store your precise location
- Any location-based features use your device's settings without transmitting data to us

## 3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

- Provide menu translation services
- Fetch relevant dish images for translated menu items
- Improve App functionality and user experience
- Analyze App performance and fix technical issues
- Comply with legal obligations

## 4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following situations:

**Service Providers**
- Translation API services (for processing menu text)
- Image search services (for fetching dish images)
- Analytics providers (anonymous usage data only)
- Cloud infrastructure providers

**Legal Requirements**
We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

**Business Transfers**
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, the data that we've collected (mentioned above) may be transferred.

## 5. Data Retention

- **Menu Photos**: Deleted immediately after translation processing (typically within seconds)
- **Translation History**: Not stored on our servers
- **Device Information**: Retained for up to 12 months
- **Analytics Data**: Retained in anonymized form for up to 12 months

## 6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:

- Encryption in transit (TLS/SSL)
- Secure API communications
- Regular security assessments
- Limited access to personal information

However, no electronic transmission over the internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

## 7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

- **Access**: Request access to your personal information
- **Correction**: Request correction of inaccurate information
- **Deletion**: Request deletion of your information
- **Portability**: Request a copy of your information in a structured format
- **Opt-Out**: Opt-out of certain uses of your information

To exercise these rights, contact us at sales@shiftedframe.com

## 8. Children's Privacy

MenuLens is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

## 9. Third-Party Services

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

## 10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

## 11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

## 12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this privacy policy frequently.

## 13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us at:

**MenuLens Privacy Team**  
Email: sales@shiftedframe.com

## 14. Consent

By using MenuLens, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this privacy policy.