Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

At Techandcare ("we", "our" or "the Application"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application TYC - Your Conscious Self.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information you provide

  • Account data: Email, name, date of birth
  • Profile data: Weight, height, dietary preferences, health goals
  • User-generated content: Food photos, body photos, mood logs, virtual companion messages
  • Activity data: Exercise logs, steps (if you connect Apple Health/Google Fit)

1.2 Automatically collected information

  • Device information (model, operating system)
  • App usage data
  • Error logs and diagnostics

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and personalize the app services
  • Process your data with artificial intelligence for nutritional and body analysis
  • Generate personalized recommendations
  • Improve our services and develop new features
  • Communicate with you about important updates
  • Ensure security and prevent fraud

3. Artificial Intelligence Processing

Our application uses third-party AI models (OpenAI) to:

  • Analyze food photos and estimate nutritional information
  • Estimate body composition from photographs
  • Process physical activity descriptions
  • Provide virtual companion responses

Images and texts sent to these services are processed securely and are not used to train third-party models.

4. Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers provided by Supabase, with the following security measures:

  • Encryption in transit (TLS/SSL)
  • Encryption at rest
  • Restricted access through authentication
  • Regular backups

Photos are stored in private buckets with signed URLs that automatically expire.

5. Sharing Information

We do not sell, rent or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We only share data in the following cases:

  • With service providers that help us operate the application (AI processing, storage)
  • When required by law or legal process
  • To protect our legal rights or user safety
  • With your explicit consent

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify incorrect information
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Export your data in a readable format
  • Withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at hi@techandcare.lat.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data while your account is active. If you delete your account:

  • Personal data is deleted within 30 days
  • Photos are deleted immediately from our servers
  • Some aggregated and anonymous data may be retained for analysis

8. Minors

Our application is not directed at individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us to remove it.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our mobile application does not use traditional cookies. We use local device storage to keep your session active and save preferences.

10. Changes to this Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes through the application or by email. Continued use of the application after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, contact us:

12. Important Notice

TYC is not a medical device. The estimates provided by AI (body composition, nutritional information) are approximate and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with health professionals for medical decisions.