GrocerMind
Last updated: April 15, 2026
GrocerMind ("we", "our", "the Service") respects your privacy. This policy complies with Japan's Act on Protection of Personal Information (APPI) and international standards like GDPR. Our goal is to be your "Quiet Intelligence" โ managing your kitchen while keeping your data under your control.
Account Data: Name, email, country, and language preference. Inventory & Receipt Data: Items, quantities, prices, and store names. Receipt photos are processed in real-time and deleted immediately after extraction โ we do not store original images. Nutritional & Vitality Data: To provide the Vitality Score, we process your nutritional intake (calories, sodium, etc.). While we do not collect clinical medical records, this data is treated with enhanced security. Metabo-Check inputs (weight, waist, blood sugar) are stored exclusively on your device and never sent to our servers. Usage Data: App interactions, streaks, and points earned. We do NOT collect: Payment information, Government IDs, or precise GPS background tracking.
We use your data to: Generate meal suggestions and expiry alerts based on your inventory. Calculate anonymized price comparisons for the community. Provide Personalized Recommendations โ we may use your preferences to suggest healthier or more affordable alternatives. In Phase 2, some suggestions may be "Sponsored" by partners, but these will always be clearly labeled ๐ท๏ธ and based on internal AI logic โ never by giving your personal identity to the brand. Track your points and rewards. Send opted-in notifications only.
Anonymized Price Data: Store names and prices are shared to our "Local Price Map" for regional comparison. No personal ID is attached โ only store + product + price + region. AI Processing: We use Anthropic Claude AI and specialized OCR models to parse receipts. We utilize "Zero Data Retention" (ZDR) APIs, meaning the AI models do not "learn" from or store your specific receipt data. Your receipt is processed, data extracted, and the image discarded โ all within seconds. Affiliate Partners: If you purchase a product through a recommendation or affiliate link, we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Service Providers: We use Supabase (Database) and Vercel (Hosting) with strict Data Processing Agreements (DPA).
Encryption: All data is encrypted at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.3). Row-Level Security (RLS): Our database architecture ensures that your "Mind" is yours alone โ not even our administrators can view your personal inventory without your explicit support request. Each family's data is isolated at the database level using cryptographic security functions.
Under Japan's APPI, certain data categories require special handling. Vitality Score & Health Data: Your Metabo-Check inputs are stored exclusively on your device via localStorage and are never transmitted to our servers. The Vitality Score is calculated locally in your browser. Store Location Data: We extract store addresses from receipts to power regional price comparison. This is NOT GPS tracking โ we do not access your device's location services. We do not collect or process any data classified as "Special Care-Required Personal Information" (่ฆ้ ๆ ฎๅไบบๆ ๅ ฑ) under APPI, including race, creed, medical history, or criminal records.
Retention: Data is kept while your account is active. Upon account deletion, personal identifiers are purged within 30 days. Anonymized price data contributed to the community database will be retained. Rights: You have the right to access, correct, export, or delete your data at any time. You may also withdraw consent for optional data processing or lodge a complaint with Japan's Personal Information Protection Commission (PPC). To exercise these rights, contact our Privacy Officer at hello@grocermind.app.
As an international Service, your data may be processed on servers in Japan, the US, or the EU. We ensure "Standard Contractual Clauses" are in place to protect your data across borders, in compliance with both APPI and GDPR requirements.
We use browser localStorage to save your language preference, currency, region setting, food preferences, and Metabo-Check data. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics. No data is shared with advertising networks. Your localStorage data never leaves your device.
The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
GrocerMind Privacy Team โ Email: hello@grocermind.app. For APPI-related inquiries, please include "APPI Request" in your subject line for priority handling.