Sparko Legal

Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 24, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how your personal data is collected, processed, stored, and protected while using the Sparko application. By using the app, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Sparko values user privacy and processes your data only when necessary and as described below.

1. Definitions

  • Account: A user profile created to access specific features of the application.
  • Application: The Sparko mobile app.
  • Personal Data: Information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
  • Usage Data: Automatically collected technical information about how the app is used.
  • Device: A phone, tablet, or other digital device used to access the application.
  • Service Provider: A third party that processes data to support the application.
  • User: The individual using the application.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Data provided by the user

  • Email address
  • In-app preferences and settings
  • Manually entered food and nutrition values

Food photos uploaded for analysis are processed temporarily only for the duration of the analysis. These photos are not stored or retained after the analysis is completed.

2.2 Health data (Apple HealthKit)

With your permission, the application may access:

  • Daily step count
  • Active calorie data

This information is used solely to provide in-app analysis and recommendations.

2.3 Usage data

The application may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Device model and operating system
  • Screen navigation data and duration of use
  • Error logs and performance data
  • Device identifiers

This information helps us improve the app and resolve technical issues.

3. How Your Data Is Used

Collected data may be used for:

  • Providing personalized nutrition insights
  • Displaying step and activity data
  • Improving app performance
  • Verifying and managing subscriptions
  • Enhancing user experience

Your data is not used for advertising and is not sold to third parties.

4. Third-Party Services

Sparko may use third-party services to support core app functions. These services may assist with data storage, subscription management, notifications, or performance monitoring.

These providers process data under their own privacy policies and are used only where required for the proper functioning of the app.

5. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary.

  • When the app is deleted, local data stored on the device is removed.
  • When an account is deleted from within the app, associated cloud data is deleted within a reasonable timeframe.
  • Certain data may be retained longer where required by law.

6. User Rights

Users can manage their data within the app, including:

  • Updating profile information
  • Deleting their account
  • Removing app-related data from the Settings section

Account deletion instructions are available on our Account Deletion page.

7. Children’s Privacy

Sparko is not intended for children under the age of 13. If such data is inadvertently collected, the account and associated information will be deleted.

8. Security

Sparko uses appropriate technical and administrative measures to protect personal data. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

9. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The updated version becomes effective once published. Users are encouraged to review the policy regularly.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at support@sparkaitech.com.