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Last Updated: March 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how HonestWorld (“we”, “our”, or “us”) handles information when you use the HonestWorld mobile application. We believe you deserve to understand exactly what happens with your data — the same way we believe you deserve to understand what is in your products.

1. Who We Are

HonestWorld is an independent product transparency app developed by a solo developer. We are not affiliated with any food company, retailer, cosmetic brand, or manufacturer. We have no corporate sponsors and no advertising partners.

2. What We Do Not Collect

HonestWorld does not collect:

• Your name or any form of personal identifier
• Your email address or phone number
• Your account credentials (there are no accounts in HonestWorld)
• Payment information (processed entirely by Google Play or Apple App Store)
• Photos you take — images are sent directly to our analysis service and never stored linked to you
• Browsing history or data from other apps
• Advertising identifiers
• Precise GPS coordinates beyond the general region you optionally share

3. What We Do Collect and Why

3.1 Scan History — Saved locally on your device only. Never leaves your device unless you share it. Delete at any time from app settings.

3.2 Product Analysis Results — Product name, brand, ingredients and score saved anonymously in our database so future users get instant results. No link to your identity, device, or location.

3.3 Location (Optional) — If granted, we use your approximate city/country for Discover screen statistics only. Not stored after the app closes. App works fully without it.

3.4 Barcode Data — Barcode numbers sent to our database for product lookup. Not linked to your identity.

3.5 Supporter Recovery Codes — A recovery code stored securely to restore access on a new device. Not linked to your name or email.

4. Third-Party Services

Supabase — Backend database for anonymous results and recovery codes. GDPR-compliant. No personal data shared.

Google Gemini AI — Processes product label photos to extract ingredients and claims. Photos not retained for training under our usage terms.

Google Play / Apple App Store — Handle all purchases. We do not see or store payment details.

RevenueCat — Manages in-app purchases and subscription status. Receives purchase receipt only — not your name or email.

5. How Long We Keep Data

Scan history stays on your device until you delete it. Anonymous product results are kept indefinitely as part of the shared knowledge base. Supporter recovery codes are kept while your status is active. Contact us to request deletion.

6. Your Rights

• Delete your local scan history at any time in app settings
• Revoke location permission at any time in phone settings
• Request deletion of your recovery code by contacting us
• EU residents have rights under GDPR (access, rectification, erasure)
• California residents have rights under CCPA

7. Children

HonestWorld is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. Contact us if you believe a child has used the app.

8. Security

Our database uses encrypted connections and access controls. We do not store sensitive personal data so risk to you is minimal.

9. Changes to This Policy

We will update the date at the top of this page if we make changes. We will not meaningfully reduce your privacy without notice through the app.

10. Contact

Questions or data requests: support@honestworld.app. We respond within 30 days.

Last Updated: March 2026

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the HonestWorld mobile application. By downloading and using the app, you agree to these terms.

1. What HonestWorld Is

HonestWorld is a product label transparency tool. It analyses publicly available product information including ingredient lists, nutrition data, and marketing claims, and produces a transparency score based on our independent analysis methodology. HonestWorld is not a medical app, a nutritional guidance service, or a food safety inspector. Our scores represent our analytical opinion about marketing transparency, not statements about product safety or health suitability.

2. Scores and Analysis

All transparency scores represent our opinion, not objective facts.

• A low score does not mean a product is unsafe, harmful, or illegal
• A high score does not mean a product is recommended or endorsed by HonestWorld
• Scores may change as more accurate product data becomes available
• HonestWorld is not affiliated with any brand, manufacturer, or retailer
• Always verify product information directly on the label before making decisions

3. Not Medical or Professional Advice

Nothing in HonestWorld constitutes medical, nutritional, dietary, or professional advice. Health alerts and allergy warnings are based on ingredient keyword matching and are informational only. If you have a medical condition, food allergy, or dietary requirement, always check product labels and consult a qualified professional. HonestWorld takes no responsibility for decisions made based on app information.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Make false or defamatory claims about any product or company using the app
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, copy, or reproduce our scoring methodology
• Use the app for any commercial purpose without written permission
• Attempt to access, modify, or interfere with our database or backend systems
• Use automated tools to scan or scrape data from the app

5. User-Contributed Data

By using the app, you grant HonestWorld a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to store and use anonymised scan results to improve the product database for all users.

6. In-App Purchases and Supporter Access

All purchases are processed by Google Play or the Apple App Store.

• Supporter access is tied to a recovery code — not an account or email
• Keep your recovery code safe to restore access on a new device
• Refunds are governed by Google Play or App Store policy
• We reserve the right to change features with reasonable notice

7. Intellectual Property

The HonestWorld name, logo, shield mark, scoring methodology, and all app content are owned by HonestWorld and protected by copyright and trademark law.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, HonestWorld and its developer are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages from your use of the app. The app is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.

9. Disputes with Third Parties

HonestWorld produces analytical opinions about product marketing transparency. Scores are protected expression under applicable law. HonestWorld is not responsible for commercial or reputational effects on any product or brand.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Australia. Disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Australia.

12. Contact

Questions: support@honestworld.app

Last Updated: 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how HonestWorld uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We believe in being straightforward about this: we use the bare minimum, and we never use cookies for advertising or tracking you.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language or settings, to make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

2. Cookies We Use

Theme preference cookie (essential): When you switch between light and dark mode, we store your preference in your browser’s local storage so the site remembers your choice on your next visit. This stores only a single value (“light” or “dark”) and contains no personal information whatsoever.

That is the only cookie-like storage mechanism we use. There are no others.

3. Cookies We Do Not Use

We do not use any of the following:

• Analytics cookies — we do not track page views, session duration, or user behaviour
• Advertising cookies — we show no ads and have no advertising partners
• Social media cookies — we have no embedded social media tracking
• Third-party cookies — no third party sets cookies through our website
• Marketing or retargeting cookies — we do not follow you around the internet

4. Why We Keep It This Way

HonestWorld is built on the principle that your data belongs to you. Using tracking cookies or analytics tools would contradict the core values of the product. We have no interest in your browsing behaviour beyond what is strictly necessary to display the site correctly.

5. Managing Cookies

You can clear or block cookies and local storage at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when a cookie is being set. Blocking or clearing our theme preference storage will not affect your ability to use the site — you will simply need to reset your theme preference on your next visit.

For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, visit your browser’s help documentation.

6. Changes to This Policy

If we ever change how we use cookies, we will update this policy and note the date of the revision. Given our minimal approach, significant changes are unlikely.

7. Contact

Questions about our cookie practices? Email us at support@honestworld.app and we will be happy to answer.