🔒 Privacy Policy

What We Collect

When you use Pickl, we collect:

  • Email address — used to create and maintain your account
  • Scan photos — images of product barcodes and ingredients you upload
  • Ingredient analyses — safety scores and reports we generate from your scans

How We Use Your Data

  • Provide the core service — scanning products and generating safety reports
  • Improve accuracy — de-identified scan data helps train our ingredient database
  • Maintain your account and scan history

What We Don't Do

  • We do not sell your data to third parties
  • We do not share your email with marketers
  • We do not use your photos for advertising

Data Retention

  • Scan reports — stored until you delete them
  • Original photos — automatically deleted after 30 days
  • Account — can be deleted at any time from settings

📜 Terms of Service

Informational Purposes

Pickl provides ingredient safety information for general awareness and product research. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Not Medical Advice

Safety scores and ingredient analyses are informational only. Always consult a doctor or dermatologist if you have allergies, sensitivities, or health concerns about any product.

No Warranty

We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of safety reports. Ingredient databases are based on publicly available information and may change over time.

Safety Scores Disclaimer

Safety scores are generated from publicly available databases including FDA records, scientific literature, and industry standards. These scores:

  • Are not endorsed by regulatory bodies
  • May not cover all ingredients in your product
  • Reflect general safety guidance, not individual health assessments

User Responsibility

You are responsible for reviewing all product information independently and consulting healthcare professionals for personalized advice about what is safe for you or your family.