Last Updated: 9.4.2024

Thank you for using Wasteless Scale App, a mobile application designed to track and analyze food waste using a specially designed scale. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app.

Information We Collect

• Food Waste Data: When you use the Wasteless scale app, we collect information about the weight of the food waste you input using the specially designed scale. This data is necessary for analyzing food waste patterns and trends.
• Categorized Waste Data: You have the option to categorize the type of food waste (e.g., fruits, vegetables, dairy) and provide additional details about the waste.
• Photo Uploads: You need to take a photo of the food waste and upload it for further analysis. These photos may be stored temporarily to assist in waste categorization and analysis.
• Device Information: We may collect certain information about your device, including device model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers. This information helps us improve app performance and provide support.

How We Use Your Information

• Analysis and Research: The data collected through the Wasteless scale app is used for research purposes to better understand food waste patterns and behaviors. This analysis may be shared with third-party researchers or organizations for academic or public health research.
• Improving App Functionality: We may use the information collected to enhance the functionality of the Wasteless scale app, including optimizing waste categorization algorithms and improving user experience.
• Communication: While the Wasteless Scale app does not directly communicate with survey participants, we may contact you via email to provide information about the survey, updates, or important announcements related to your participation. Your email address will be collected separately and covered under other documents used to establish collaboration, such as participant agreements or consent forms.
• Contacting the Organizer: If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about the survey or the Wasteless scale app, you may contact the organizer directly via email at wasteless@ijs.si. This email address serves as a hotline for participants to reach out to the organizer for assistance or support.

Data Security

• We take the security of your information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Data Sharing

• We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for marketing or commercial purposes. However, we may share aggregated and anonymized data for research or statistical purposes.

Your Choices

• You can choose not to provide certain information or opt-out of data collection by not using the app. You may also review and have the possibility to delete your data stored within the app at any time.

Policy Updates

• We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

Contact Us

• If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at wasteless@ijs.si. By using the Wasteless scale app, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.