Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

Overview

Food Facts API is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect and how we use it.

Data We Collect

Account Information

  • Email address (via Clerk authentication)
  • Name (if provided)
  • Payment information (processed by Paddle, not stored by us)

Usage Data

  • API request logs (endpoint, timestamp, response status)
  • Credit usage and transaction history
  • IP addresses for rate limiting and security

We Do NOT Collect

  • Search query contents (we only log that a search occurred)
  • Your end users' personal data
  • Cookies for tracking or advertising

How We Use Your Data

  • To provide and maintain the API service
  • To process payments and manage your account
  • To send important service updates
  • To detect and prevent abuse or fraud
  • To improve the service based on usage patterns

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Clerk - Authentication (stores email, login credentials)
  • Paddle - Payment processing (handles payment data)
  • Turso - Database hosting (stores account and usage data)
  • Upstash - Rate limiting and caching
  • Vercel - Hosting infrastructure

Each service has its own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing them.

Data Retention

  • Account data: Retained while account is active
  • Usage logs: Retained for 90 days
  • Transaction history: Retained for 7 years (legal requirement)

You can request account deletion at any time by contacting us.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Export your data
  • Opt out of marketing communications

Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS), secure authentication, and regular security reviews. API keys are hashed before storage.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through the service.

Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at privacy@foodfactsapi.com