Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 15, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how ScanGeni Ventures (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you access or use our websites, mobile applications, dashboards, APIs, analytics platforms, datasets, and AI-powered tools, including Food Scan Genius, Skin Scan Genius, Pet Scan Genius, Med Scan Genius, FoodLex, NutriGraph, GeniSyndicate, and any related services (collectively, the “Services”).

By using the Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.


1. Interpretation and Definitions

Account means a unique account created to access the Services.

Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with ScanGeni Ventures.

Company refers to ScanGeni Ventures.

Personal Data means any information that identifies or can reasonably identify an individual.

Usage Data means data collected automatically or through interaction with the Services.

User Input Data means any information, preferences, selections, responses, settings, or content you voluntarily provide when using the Services.

You means the individual or legal entity accessing or using the Services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Data

We may collect Personal Data that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

  • Email address
  • Name or username
  • Phone number
  • Account or subscription information
  • Communications with us

User Input Data (Profiles, Preferences & Settings)

When you use the Services, we collect information that you actively input or configure, which may include:

  • Dietary preferences, sensitivities, restrictions, or exclusions
  • Profile details and onboarding responses
  • Saved settings, filters, labels, and configurations
  • Country, language, or regional preferences
  • Any other data you choose to enter into the Services

User Input Data is used to personalize features, tailor results, improve accuracy, support AI-powered analysis, and enhance your experience. You may modify or delete certain inputs through your account settings, where available.

Location Data (GPS)

When you sign up for or use the Services, we may collect and process location data, including precise or approximate geographic location derived from GPS, IP address, device sensors, or network information, subject to your device permissions.

Location data may be used for onboarding, personalization, improving relevance and accuracy of content, analytics, security, fraud prevention, and compliance with legal or regulatory requirements. You may disable location access at any time through your device settings.

Product Scanning Data

When you scan, search, or analyze products, we collect information related to those interactions, including:

  • Barcodes, product identifiers, or product names
  • Product categories, attributes, and metadata
  • Scan timestamps, frequency, and history
  • Scan results, flags, labels, or suitability indicators
  • Preferences or filters applied to scans

User Activity & Behavioral Data

We collect information about how you interact with the Services, including:

  • Search queries and browsing behavior
  • Pages, features, and tools accessed
  • Clicks, taps, scrolls, and interactions
  • Time spent on features or screens
  • Saved items, favorites, and usage patterns

AI Chat Content

When you interact with AI-powered features, we collect and process the content of those interactions, including messages, prompts, questions, responses, and contextual inputs provided during chats.

AI chat content is used to deliver responses, improve system performance, enhance safety, refine AI models, and support analytics. You should avoid sharing sensitive personal information in AI chats.

Usage and Technical Data

We automatically collect technical information, including IP address, device type, operating system, browser or app version, crash data, diagnostics, and session identifiers.

Third-Party Services

If you register or log in using third-party services (such as Google, Apple, Meta, or LinkedIn), we may receive limited profile information as permitted by those platforms and your settings.

Application Permissions

Depending on the Service and your device permissions, we may collect camera input (for scanning), uploaded content, or other inputs required to deliver requested features. Permissions can be managed through your device settings.

3. Cookies & Consent

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate, secure, analyze, and improve the Services.

  • Essential Cookies – required for core functionality, authentication, and security
  • Analytics Cookies – help us understand usage and improve performance
  • Preference Cookies – remember settings and choices

Where required by law, non-essential cookies are used only with your explicit consent. You may manage preferences through our cookie banner or browser settings.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use information to:

  • Provide and operate the Services
  • Personalize onboarding, profiles, and results
  • Deliver scanning, AI chat, and analysis features
  • Improve accuracy, performance, and usability
  • Operate analytics and AI systems
  • Ensure security and prevent misuse
  • Communicate with you
  • Comply with legal obligations

Email Communications

We may send account-related messages, service updates, security notices, and administrative communications. Where permitted by law, we may also send product updates or marketing messages. You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time.

5. AI, Analytics, Aggregated Data & Derived Insights

We use analytics and artificial intelligence to analyze usage and improve the Services.

This may include creating aggregated, anonymized, de-identified, or derived datasets and profiles based on user inputs, preferences, scans, AI chats, behavior, and location data. Such data does not identify individuals and is not used to make decisions about specific users.

Aggregated insights may be used for research, reporting, AI improvement, benchmarking, and enterprise analytics, including services such as FoodLex and NutriGraph.

6. Sharing of Information

We may share information with service providers, affiliates, during business transfers, to comply with legal obligations, or with your consent.

We may share aggregated or anonymized data that does not identify individuals for analytical, research, or commercial purposes. We do not sell Personal Data.

7. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law.

8. International Data Transfers

Data may be processed in India or other jurisdictions with different data protection laws. By using the Services, you consent to such transfers with appropriate safeguards.

9. Your Privacy Rights

You may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to the processing of your data, including user inputs, preferences, scan history, AI chats, and location data, subject to law.

10. Security

We use commercially reasonable safeguards, but no system is completely secure.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

12. Links to Third-Party Websites

We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.

13. App Store Compliance

App stores may collect data independently under their own policies. ScanGeni Ventures is not responsible for those practices.

14. Enterprise Data Processing

Enterprise customers may be subject to a separate Data Processing Addendum (DPA).

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance.

16. Contact Us

ScanGeni Ventures
Email: help@scangeni.us

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