Privacy Policy

The following privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”, “Privacy”) applies to your use of the Amino mobile application, associated websites, and any products or services (“Service”) offered by Amino Rewards Inc. (“Company”, “Amino”).

This Privacy Policy explains what Personal Data (defined below) we collect, how we use and share that data, and your choices concerning our data practices. This Privacy Policy constitutes an integral part of our Terms & Conditions. Please read this Privacy Policy before using our Service or submitting any Personal Data to Amino and contact us if you have any questions.

Overview

Amino owns and operates this mobile application and website. This Privacy Statement applies to the information we collect when you access the Amino app or website, use any of our features, including the meal scanner, connect wearable devices, or interact with any aspect of our rewards program. This Notice describes our commitment to your privacy and reflects the importance we place on earning and keeping your trust. If you have any questions about this Notice, or our privacy practices, please go to our Contact Us page to get in touch.

Information We Collect

We collect certain categories of information about you and the device that you are using. Generally, this happens when you register for an account, use our meal scanner, sync health data from your phone, or provide us with your contact information for account, support, or promotional purposes. This includes:

Personal Data You Provide to Us: We may collect Personal Data when you sign up for our Service or use our features. The Personal Data collected may vary based on what you choose to share with us, but it may include any of the following:

Contact Information: When you access our app or website, you may be asked to provide contact information such as your name, email address, and country. If you do not wish to provide the information requested, you may not be able to proceed with the given activity.

Account Data: Such as your username, email address, gender, date of birth, and password (hashed).

Payment Data: If you purchase a subscription (paid version) through Apple, Google, or another third-party store, payment processing is handled directly by the store. Amino does not collect or store full payment card data, but may receive tokenised confirmations or billing metadata.

Social Media Data: We have pages (“Social Media Pages”) on platforms including but not limited to Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. These platforms may provide us with aggregate information and analytics regarding usage of our Social Media Pages.

User Generated Content: This may include progress photos, food photos submitted via the meal scanner, messages, challenge participation, and any other content that you share through our Services. Metadata may include timestamps, device information, or tags auto-generated by the system.

Information We Generate From Your Use of Our Service: When you visit or use the Service, we may automatically generate certain information about your activity. This may include:

Step & Activity Data: Daily step counts, walking distance, or other health metrics collected via Apple HealthKit or Google Health Connect, with your permission.

Log Data: Information that your device automatically sends whenever you use the app or website. Log data may include your IP address, device type, operating system, and app version.

Cookies Data: We may use cookies or mobile SDKs to store session tokens, remember preferences, and analyze app usage.

Device Data: Includes device model, operating system, crash logs, and advertising identifiers.

Usage and Activity Data: Information about your use of the app such as the meals you scan, features used, and rewards redeemed.

How We Use Your Personal Data

We may use the information collected in the following ways, including but not limited to:

To operate and maintain the Amino app and services;
To provide features such as step tracking, meal scanner analysis, and point-based rewards;
To send you promotional information, such as newsletters.
Each email promotion will provide information on how to opt-out of future mailings;
To send you administrative communications, such as account notices, policy updates, or support responses;
To provide you with user support;
To personalize your experience and recommend meals or health insights;
To improve the performance, accuracy, and personalization of our machine learning models;
To detect, investigate and prevent fraud or abuse of the Service.

Third-Party AI Services

To power certain features such as the meal scanner and nutritional analysis, we may send anonymized data to third-party AI service providers for processing. This data may include food photos, food descriptions, and meal log entries. We do not send personally identifiable information (such as your name, email address, or account details) to these providers. The data is used solely to analyze meal content and return nutritional estimates. These third-party providers process data in accordance with their own privacy and data protection policies, and we select providers that maintain industry-standard security and data handling practices. Your use of these features constitutes consent to this processing.

Marketing

We may contact you to provide information we believe will be of interest to you. If you elect to provide your email address, we may use that information to send you promotional updates. You may opt out of receiving emails at any time by following the instructions in the message. You may still receive transactional communications (e.g., reward confirmations, subscription notices).

Anonymous Data

From time to time, we may use anonymous data that does not identify you personally. This may include aggregated analytics used for product development, business decisions, or marketing. We may provide such anonymous data to partners or use it internally.

Publicly Visible Information

If you post content in public areas of the app, such as challenge leaderboards or social feeds, some data may be visible to other users. Always use discretion when sharing personal content.

Cookies

Cookies and similar technologies (such as SDKs) are used to enhance your experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. You can manage your cookie preferences via your device settings.

Google and other third-party vendors may use cookies to serve ads based on your past visits to our website or interactions with our content. You may opt out of Google’s use of cookies by visiting the Google Ads Settings page.

Data Retention

We keep your Personal Data for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, while we have a legitimate business need to do so, or as required by law (e.g., tax, legal, or regulatory purposes).

To determine the appropriate retention period, we consider the nature of the data, the risk of harm, the purpose of processing, and applicable legal obligations. Personal data deleted upon request will be processed in accordance with our internal policies, usually within 30 days.

Google & Meta

Our app and website may use tools such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, Meta Pixel, and other third-party analytics or advertising services. These tools collect anonymous or pseudonymous data to help us understand user behaviour and serve relevant ads. You may see ads for Amino after visiting our site or app, even if you didn’t complete a purchase or action. To manage your ad preferences, visit the Google or Facebook settings pages.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect non-identifiable information about how our users interact with our services. Google Analytics uses first-party cookies and stores data such as session duration, pages viewed, and device types. This information helps us improve our service and is not combined with personally identifiable data. You can opt out of Google Analytics via your browser settings or by using Google’s opt-out tools.

Rights Related to Your Personal Information

Opt-out – You may opt-out of future email communications by following the unsubscribe link in any email.
Access – You may access the personal data we hold about you upon request.
Amend – You may contact us to amend or correct your data.
Forget – You may request that we delete your personal data. Please note, we may retain data required for legal compliance or service fulfillment.

Sensitive Personal Information

Do not submit sensitive personal information to the app or website (e.g., health diagnoses, racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs), unless explicitly requested and with clear consent.

Update Your Information

If you need to correct or update your information, contact us at admin@aminoapp.com.

Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 13 years old. If you are a parent or guardian and believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.

Links to Other Websites

Amino may include links to third-party websites or social media platforms. These sites are governed by their own privacy policies. We do not endorse or control third-party privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their terms directly.

Embedded Content From Other Websites

Some content may include embedded media (e.g., videos, social posts). This content behaves as if the user has visited the external site, which may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions.

Policy Changes

Amino reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy. It is your responsibility to review the latest version posted on our website or in the app. Your continued use of the Services after changes signifies acceptance of those updates.

General

Our Privacy Policy is designed to comply with relevant privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). By using our Services, you consent to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

Questions or concerns?

Privacy Officer
Amino Rewards Inc.
ADDRESS

Email: admin@aminoapp.com