Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 25, 2026

FireMode ("FireMode," "we," "us," or "our") operates the FireMode mobile app and the website at firemode.app (together, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Service you agree to this Policy.

1. Information we collect

Account information. When you sign up we collect your phone number (for SMS verification) or, if you use Sign in with Apple, the identifier Apple provides and an email address (which may be Apple's private relay). You may also add a name, username, and profile photo.
Photos you scan. When you log a meal or drink, we collect the photo you take and the food/drink and nutrition details derived from it (such as estimated calories and number of drinks).
Health & activity data. If you join an activity battle and grant permission, we read data from Apple Health (such as steps) solely to score that battle. This access is read-only — we never write to Apple Health.
Challenge activity. Battles you create or join, your scores, ranks, streaks, and messages you send in a battle's group chat.
Device & usage data. A push-notification token (if you enable notifications), app version, device type, and basic diagnostic/usage information.

Apple Health data. Health data read through Apple HealthKit is used only to calculate your standing in the battles you join. We do not use it for advertising or marketing, and we do not sell it or share it with data brokers.

2. How we use your information

To create your account and sign you in.
To analyze the photos you scan and score your battles.
To show live leaderboards and power group chat.
To send notifications you've enabled (e.g., a friend passed you, a battle is ending).
To operate, secure, and improve the Service, and to comply with the law.

3. How information is shared

With other players in your battles. Your name, username, profile photo, score, rank, and chat messages are visible to other participants in the same battle.
Service providers. We use trusted vendors to run the Service, including Amazon Web Services (hosting and image storage) and Google (the photos you scan are processed by Google's Gemini AI to identify food and drinks). These providers process data on our behalf.
Legal. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, and security of our users and the Service.
We do not sell your personal information.

4. Data retention & deletion

We keep your information for as long as your account is active. You can delete your account at any time from within the app (Profile → Delete account), which removes your account and associated personal data from our systems. You may also email us to request deletion.

5. Your choices

You control camera, notification, and Apple Health permissions in iOS Settings, and can revoke them at any time (some battles won't score without them).
You can edit your profile or delete your account in the app.

6. Children

The Service is intended for users 16 and older and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

7. Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International users

We operate the Service from the United States. If you use the Service from outside the U.S., you consent to processing your information in the United States.

9. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. We will revise the "Last updated" date above and, where appropriate, notify you in the app.

10. Contact us

Questions about this Policy? Email support@firemode.app.