Privacy Policy

Healthy Steps Nutrition App
Last Updated: March 2026

Healthy Steps Nutrition (“HSN,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you use the Healthy Steps Nutrition mobile application (the “App”), website, or related services (collectively, the “Services”).

By using the App or Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When creating an account or using the App, we may collect:

• Name and email address
• Account login credentials
• Profile information such as age, height, weight, and health goals
• Messages with coaches or support staff
• Community posts or group chat messages
• Meal photos or other uploaded content
• Feedback, surveys, or support inquiries

Health & Wellness Information

To provide habit tracking and educational insights, the App may collect wellness information you choose to log, including:

• Nutrition and meal logs
• Habit tracking data
• Body measurements or progress tracking
• Activity levels or workouts
• Sleep or lifestyle habits

This information is used to help users track habits, understand behaviors, and receive educational guidance.

Healthy Steps Nutrition provides health education and coaching support, not medical diagnosis or treatment.

Device and Usage Data

When using the App, we may automatically collect:

• Device type and operating system
• App version
• IP address or approximate location
• Feature usage within the App
• Crash reports and diagnostics

This information helps improve performance, security, and user experience.

Uploaded Photos & Content

Users may upload images, such as meal photos, to track nutrition habits.

Images may be processed using artificial intelligence technology to generate automated insights and feedback about meals and habits.

Uploaded content is securely stored and used only to support features within the App.

If a user chooses to submit a recipe to the platform, the recipe may be added to the Healthy Steps Nutrition community recipe library and made available for other users within the App.

Artificial Intelligence and Data Processing

Some features of the Healthy Steps Nutrition App use artificial intelligence to analyze information such as meal photos, nutrition logs, and user activity.

AI-generated feedback is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice.

Our AI systems are trained using frameworks developed by Registered Dietitians and health professionals associated with Healthy Steps Nutrition.

User data may be used in an aggregated or anonymized form to improve AI features, platform performance, and user experience.

We do not use identifiable personal health data to train AI models without appropriate safeguards.

Apple Health & HealthKit Integration

If you choose to connect Apple Health or other health platforms, the App may access certain health data including:

• Steps or activity levels

• Sleep metrics

• Other wellness information shared by Apple Health

HealthKit data is used only to support features within the Healthy Steps Nutrition App, such as habit tracking and activity monitoring.

Health data obtained through Apple Health:

• Is not used for advertising or marketing purposes
• Is not sold to third parties
• Is not shared except as necessary to provide Services requested by the user

Users can control or revoke Apple Health permissions at any time through their device settings.

How We Use Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide habit tracking and educational tools
• Deliver AI-generated insights and meal feedback
• Enable communication with coaches and support staff
• Track progress and engagement
• Improve the functionality and performance of the App
• Provide customer support
• Maintain platform security and prevent fraud

Payments & Subscriptions

Subscriptions purchased within the App are processed through your App Store payment system.

Healthy Steps Nutrition does not receive or store full credit card information. Payment information is handled securely by Apple.

Subscription billing, renewals, and cancellations are managed through your app store account settings.

How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information.

Information may be shared in limited circumstances:

Coaches

If you are working with a coach through the platform, certain logged information may be visible to that coach to provide guidance and accountability.

Service Providers

We may use trusted providers to operate the platform, including:

• Cloud hosting services
• Analytics tools
• Customer support platforms
• Infrastructure providers

These partners are required to protect user data.

Legal Requirements

Information may be disclosed if required by law or necessary to protect users, the platform, or our legal rights.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information, including encrypted transmission and secure cloud infrastructure.

However, no digital platform can guarantee complete security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide our Services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements

Your Data & Account Deletion Rights

Users may delete their account and associated data at any time.

You can delete your account in one of the following ways:

Inside the App

Navigate to:
Settings → Account → Delete Account

Or request deletion by email

app@healthystepsnutrition.com

Once a deletion request is processed:

• Your account will be permanently removed
• Personal data and stored content will be deleted from our systems
• Associated habit tracking and health data will be erased

Certain limited records may be retained if required for legal or financial compliance.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:

• Request disclosure of the categories of personal information collected
• Request access to specific personal information we hold
• Request deletion of personal information
• Request information about how personal data is used or shared

Healthy Steps Nutrition does not sell personal information.

California residents may submit requests by contacting: app@healthystepsnutrition.com

GDPR Privacy Rights (European Economic Area)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you may have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to access personal data
• The right to correct inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of personal data
• The right to restrict or object to processing
• The right to request data portability

Requests may be submitted by contacting: app@healthystepsnutrition.com

Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be reflected by the revised “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the App after updates indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

Healthy Steps Nutrition

Email: app@healthystepsnutrition.com