Peivacy Policy

 MicroTrack - Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy describes how MicroTrack ("we," "our," or "the app") handles information in our mobile application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

1. INFORMATION COLLECTION AND USAGE

1.1 Data We Do NOT Collect

MicroTrack does not collect, transmit, or store any personal information on external servers. We do not collect:

Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)

Location data

Device identifiers

Usage analytics or tracking data

Advertising identifiers

Biometric information

Payment information

Social media account information

1.2 Data Stored Locally on Your Device

The following information is stored exclusively on your device using Android's secure local storage:

Nutrition Data:

Food logs (food items, quantities, meal types, dates)

Custom foods created by you

Recipes created by you

Daily nutrition calculations and summaries

Health Data:

Weight measurements and dates

Daily nutrition goals you set

Progress tracking information

App Preferences:

Theme preferences (light/dark mode)

Onboarding completion status

User interface preferences

How This Data is Used:

Displaying your daily nutrition summary

Calculating progress toward your goals

Generating charts and visualizations

Enabling food search and filtering

Maintaining your app preferences

Data Entry:

All data is entered manually by you within the app. No automatic data collection occurs.

2. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY

2.1 Local Storage

All data is stored locally on your device using AsyncStorage, which utilizes Android's secure app-private storage. This data:

Remains on your device only

Is encrypted at rest by the Android operating system

Is accessible only to the MicroTrack app

Cannot be accessed by other applications due to Android's application sandboxing

2.2 Security Measures

Encryption:

Data stored locally benefits from Android's built-in encryption at rest, providing protection against unauthorized access if your device is lost or stolen.

Access Control:

Data is stored in the app's private directory

Other apps cannot access MicroTrack's data

No network transmission means no interception risk

Code obfuscation protects against reverse engineering

No External Storage:

We do not use external storage, cloud services, or remote databases. All data remains within your device's secure storage environment.

2.3 Data Transmission

No Network Requests:

MicroTrack does not make network requests for core functionality. No data is transmitted to:

External servers

Cloud storage services

Third-party services

Analytics providers

Advertising networks

Offline Functionality:

The app is designed to work completely offline, ensuring your data never leaves your device during normal use.

3. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

3.1 No Third-Party Data Sharing

MicroTrack does not share any data with third-party services, including:

Analytics services

Advertising networks

Cloud storage providers

Social media platforms

Data brokers

Marketing services

3.2 Third-Party Libraries

The app uses open-source libraries for functionality (React Native, Expo, etc.). These libraries:

Do not collect or transmit user data

Operate within the app's privacy framework

Are standard development tools with no data collection capabilities

3.3 Image Assets

Canva Pro Attribution:

MicroTrack uses image assets created with Canva Pro subscription. These images:

Are static assets included in the app

Do not collect or transmit any data

Are used solely for visual presentation

Do not connect to Canva's services at runtime

We extend special thanks to Canva Pro for providing the visual assets that enhance the app's user experience.

4. USER RIGHTS AND CHOICES

4.1 Your Rights

Under applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:Access Your Data:

View all data stored in the app through the app interface

Access nutrition logs, custom foods, recipes, and goals

Review weight logs and progress data

Modify Your Data:

Edit or update any food log entry

Modify custom foods and recipes

Adjust nutrition goals

Update weight entries

Delete Your Data:

Delete individual food log entries

Remove custom foods or recipes

Clear weight logs

Reset all app data

Data Portability:

All data remains on your device

You can back up your device to preserve data

Future updates may include data export features

Object to Processing:

Since no external processing occurs, this right is inherently respected

All processing happens locally on your device

4.2 Exercising Your Rights

Within the App:

Use the app's interface to view, edit, or delete any data

Access settings to manage preferences

Clear data through standard Android app management

Complete Data Removal:

Uninstall the app to remove all stored data from your device

Use Android Settings to clear app data if desired

4.3 Consent

Implicit Consent:

By using MicroTrack, you consent to local data storage necessary for app functionality. No separate consent mechanism is required as no data is collected or shared externally.

Withdrawal of Consent:

You can withdraw consent by uninstalling the app, which removes all stored data.

5. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

5.1 COPPA Compliance

MicroTrack is designed to be safe for users of all ages, including children under 13. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):

No Data Collection from Children:

We do not collect any information from children

No account registration is required

No personal information is requested

No Targeted Features:

No social features requiring age verification

No advertising targeted at children

No data sharing that would violate COPPA

Parental Control:

Parents can use Android's built-in parental controls to manage app usage and device access.

5.2 Age Restrictions

There are no age restrictions for using MicroTrack. The app is suitable for users of all ages who wish to track their nutrition privately.

6. LEGAL COMPLIANCE

6.1 GDPR Compliance (European Union)

MicroTrack complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):Lawful Basis:

No personal data processing occurs (all data remains on device)

No data transfers outside the EU (no data leaves device)

Data Subject Rights:

Right to access: Data accessible through app interface

Right to rectification: Users can modify all data

Right to erasure: Users can delete all data

Right to restrict processing: Not applicable (no external processing)

Right to data portability: Data remains on user's device

Right to object: Not applicable (no external processing)

Privacy by Design:

MicroTrack implements privacy by design principles, ensuring privacy is built into the app's architecture from the ground up.

6.2 CCPA Compliance (California)

MicroTrack complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):No Sale of Personal Information:

We do not sell personal information (we don't collect it)

No Sharing of Personal Information:

We do not share personal information (we don't collect it)

Consumer Rights:

Right to know: All data is visible in the app

Right to delete: Users can delete all data

Right to opt-out: Not applicable (no data sharing)

6.3 Other Regional Compliance

MicroTrack's privacy-first design ensures compliance with:

PIPEDA (Canada): No collection or disclosure of personal information

LGPD (Brazil): Privacy by design principles implemented

Privacy Act (Australia): No collection of personal information

Other Jurisdictions: Privacy-first design ensures broad compliance

6.4 Jurisdiction and Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by applicable privacy laws in your jurisdiction. Since no data is collected or processed externally, local privacy laws are inherently respected.

7. DATA BREACH PROCEDURES

7.1 Breach Risk Assessment

No External Breach Risk:

Since no data is stored externally or transmitted over networks, there is no risk of external data breaches affecting MicroTrack users.

Local Device Risks:

The only potential data exposure would occur if:

Your device is lost or stolen (mitigated by device-level security)

Your device is compromised by malware (mitigated by Android security)

You share your device with others (within your control)

7.2 Notification Procedures

In the Event of App Security Issues:

If we become aware of any security vulnerability in the app itself, we will:

Immediately work to resolve the issue

Release an updated version through Google Play Store

Notify users through app update release notes

Provide guidance on any recommended actions

User Notification:

Users will be informed of any security-related updates through:

Google Play Store update notifications

App update release notes

This Privacy Policy updates if necessary

8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFER

8.1 No Data Transfers

No Cross-Border Transfers:

Since no data is collected or transmitted, there are no international data transfers. All data remains on your device within your jurisdiction.

Compliance:

This eliminates the need for:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

Data transfer agreements

Cross-border data transfer compliance measures

9. DATA RETENTION

9.1 Retention Policy

User-Controlled Retention:

All data persists on your device until you choose to delete it

No automatic deletion occurs

Data remains available as long as the app is installed

Deletion Options:

Delete individual entries through the app interface

Clear all app data through Android Settings

Uninstall the app to remove all data

9.2 Backup and Recovery

Device-Level Backups:

Your data may be included in Android device backups if you have backup enabled. This is controlled by your device settings, not by MicroTrack.

No Cloud Backups:We do not create cloud backups of your data. Any backup functionality is provided by your device's operating system.

10. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

10.1 Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:

Changes in applicable laws

App feature additions (if any affect data handling)

Clarifications of existing practices

10.2 Notification of Changes

Significant Changes:

If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will:

Update the "Last Updated" date

Notify users through app updates

Provide clear summaries of changes

Continued Use:

Your continued use of MicroTrack after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. CONTACT AND SUPPORT

11.1 Privacy Inquiries

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

Review this Privacy Policy for complete information

Check the app's Help section for additional details

Contact support through the app's Help & Support section

11.2 No External Contact Required

Since no data is collected or processed externally, there are no external privacy inquiries to address. All privacy concerns are resolved through the app's local functionality.

12. TRANSPARENCY COMMITMENT

12.1 Our Commitment

We are committed to:

Complete transparency about data practices

Privacy-first design principles

User control over all data

Compliance with applicable privacy laws

Regular review and updates of this policy

12.2 Verification

You can verify our privacy commitment by:

Reviewing this comprehensive Privacy Policy

Observing that the app works completely offline

Confirming no network requests are made

Checking that no permissions are required

Verifying all data remains on your device

13. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By using MicroTrack, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. You understand that:

All data is stored locally on your device

No data is collected or shared externally

You have complete control over your data

The app respects your privacy above all else

Effective Date: November 2025

Last Updated: November 2025