Privacy Policy
of Coti
Privacy Policy
of Coti
Privacy Policy
of Coti
Privacy Policy
of Coti
Last Updated: 2025-03-07
Data Controller and Contact Information
Kava Oy
Kovasintie 12
04220 Kerava, Finland
Email: info@coti-home.com
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us using the information provided above.
Introduction
Welcome to the Privacy Policy for the Coti – Home application. Our app provides services related to lifestyle, health, and fitness, including smart scale integration, macro tracking, AI-based food analysis, and personalized recipe management. By using the Coti app, you confirm that you are at least 13 years old and agree to the data processing practices outlined in this Policy.
Application Description
Name: Coti
Version: 1.2
Categories: Lifestyle, Health & Fitness
Age Recommendation: 13+
Coti Food Scale is seamlessly integrated with the Coti app, enabling features such as macro tracking and food analysis.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on users’ consent and/or the necessity to enable the core functionalities of the app. This means:
Consent: Your voluntary permission to process your data for marketing or additional services.
Contractual Necessity: Processing that is essential for providing the core functions (e.g., login, macro tracking, smart scale connection).
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Please note that withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing conducted before the withdrawal.
Data We Collect
Data Collected via Third-Party Services
We collect data through the following services:
Firebase, Google, Facebook, AppleID
Login-related information (e.g., email address, approximate login location) for security and customer support.
RevenueCat
Subscription and purchase information (e.g., subscription status, payment transactions) for managing billing and subscriptions.
Gemini AI
Food image analysis to identify nutritional content. Images are processed solely for identification purposes and are not permanently stored.
Data Provided by the User
Personal Details:
Age, gender, height, weight (to improve app functionality, user experience, and potential future marketing).
Eating Habits:
Information on dietary preferences and food consumption (for features such as food diaries, macro tracking, and recipe management).
Other Functional Data
Bluetooth:
Used for real-time data transfer between the Coti Food Scale and the mobile device; such data is not stored permanently.
Camera:
Used for scanning food for nutritional analysis.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
The app may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience. You can manage these settings through your device or app settings.
Purposes of Processing
We collect and process your data for the following purposes:
Core App Functions:
Enabling login, macro tracking, and smart scale integration.
AI-Based Food Analysis:
Analyzing scanned food images for nutritional information.
Account Management and Support:
Ensuring account security and providing customer support.
Subscription and Payment Processing:
Managing subscriptions and payment transactions via RevenueCat.
App Development and Personalization:
Improving, personalizing, and marketing the app (with your consent).
Security and Fraud Prevention:
Enhancing security measures and preventing fraudulent activities.
Data Retention
We retain your data as long as your user account is active, or until such time as the law or the purpose for processing no longer requires it. We will delete or anonymize your data when it is no longer needed.
Underage Users
The app’s minimum age is 13 years.
For users under 18, parental or guardian consent is required for processing data. Parents or guardians have the right to supervise app usage and may withdraw their consent at any time.
GDPR Additional Requirements:
For users under 16 (subject to local laws), verified parental or guardian consent is mandatory. We comply with applicable Finnish regulations and take any additional steps required.
International Data Transfers
Third-party services such as Firebase, Google, Facebook, AppleID, RevenueCat, and Gemini AI may be located outside the EU/EEA (e.g., in the United States). We have implemented appropriate safeguards—such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent mechanisms—to ensure that any international data transfers comply with the law. For further details, please refer to the privacy policies of the respective service providers.
User Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of Access:
Request a copy of your personal data.
Right to Rectification:
Request corrections or updates to your data.
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"):
Request deletion of your data, unless it is required by law or contractual obligations.
Right to Restrict Processing:
Request that the processing of your data be limited.
Right to Object:
Object to the processing of your data when it is based on the legitimate interests of the controller.
Right to Data Portability:
Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format, which you can transfer to another service provider.
Right to Withdraw Consent:
You may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
To exercise these rights, please send your request to info@byon.ai. We will process your request within the timeframes required by GDPR.
Data Deletion Instructions
If you wish to have your personal data removed from our systems, you can send a request to info@coti-home.com. Please include:
Your CotiUID (so we can identify your account), and
A brief description of which data you would like removed (e.g., profile information, usage data, etc.).
We will delete or anonymize your data as requested, unless we are required to keep certain data for legal or contractual reasons. You will receive confirmation once the deletion process is completed.
Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe that your personal data has been processed unlawfully, you have the right to file a complaint with your national data protection authority. In Finland, this authority is the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman.
Automated Decision Making and Profiling
The app uses AI technology for food analysis; however, it does not involve automated decision making that produces legal or similarly significant effects on users. Should we implement any automated decision-making processes in the future that have such an impact, we will inform you separately and provide an option for human intervention.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Coti app may use cookies or similar technologies (such as device identifiers) to enhance user experience and improve functionality. You can manage these settings through your device’s or app’s privacy settings. For additional information, please refer to our dedicated Cookie Notice.
Data Portability
You have the right to obtain a copy of your personal data in a digital, machine-readable format. If you request this, we will comply in accordance with GDPR requirements.
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
At present, we have not appointed a separate Data Protection Officer, as the scope of our data processing does not necessitate one. Should our data processing activities change or expand, we will comply with GDPR requirements and appoint a DPO if necessary. For further information, please contact us using the details above.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our app functionality or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated through the app and/or on our website. Your continued use of the app after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.
Last Updated: 2025-03-07
Data Controller and Contact Information
Kava Oy
Kovasintie 12
04220 Kerava, Finland
Email: info@coti-home.com
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us using the information provided above.
Introduction
Welcome to the Privacy Policy for the Coti – Home application. Our app provides services related to lifestyle, health, and fitness, including smart scale integration, macro tracking, AI-based food analysis, and personalized recipe management. By using the Coti app, you confirm that you are at least 13 years old and agree to the data processing practices outlined in this Policy.
Application Description
Name: Coti
Version: 1.2
Categories: Lifestyle, Health & Fitness
Age Recommendation: 13+
Coti Food Scale is seamlessly integrated with the Coti app, enabling features such as macro tracking and food analysis.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on users’ consent and/or the necessity to enable the core functionalities of the app. This means:
Consent: Your voluntary permission to process your data for marketing or additional services.
Contractual Necessity: Processing that is essential for providing the core functions (e.g., login, macro tracking, smart scale connection).
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Please note that withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing conducted before the withdrawal.
Data We Collect
Data Collected via Third-Party Services
We collect data through the following services:
Firebase, Google, Facebook, AppleID
Login-related information (e.g., email address, approximate login location) for security and customer support.
RevenueCat
Subscription and purchase information (e.g., subscription status, payment transactions) for managing billing and subscriptions.
Gemini AI
Food image analysis to identify nutritional content. Images are processed solely for identification purposes and are not permanently stored.
Data Provided by the User
Personal Details:
Age, gender, height, weight (to improve app functionality, user experience, and potential future marketing).
Eating Habits:
Information on dietary preferences and food consumption (for features such as food diaries, macro tracking, and recipe management).
Other Functional Data
Bluetooth:
Used for real-time data transfer between the Coti Food Scale and the mobile device; such data is not stored permanently.
Camera:
Used for scanning food for nutritional analysis.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
The app may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience. You can manage these settings through your device or app settings.
Purposes of Processing
We collect and process your data for the following purposes:
Core App Functions:
Enabling login, macro tracking, and smart scale integration.
AI-Based Food Analysis:
Analyzing scanned food images for nutritional information.
Account Management and Support:
Ensuring account security and providing customer support.
Subscription and Payment Processing:
Managing subscriptions and payment transactions via RevenueCat.
App Development and Personalization:
Improving, personalizing, and marketing the app (with your consent).
Security and Fraud Prevention:
Enhancing security measures and preventing fraudulent activities.
Data Retention
We retain your data as long as your user account is active, or until such time as the law or the purpose for processing no longer requires it. We will delete or anonymize your data when it is no longer needed.
Underage Users
The app’s minimum age is 13 years.
For users under 18, parental or guardian consent is required for processing data. Parents or guardians have the right to supervise app usage and may withdraw their consent at any time.
GDPR Additional Requirements:
For users under 16 (subject to local laws), verified parental or guardian consent is mandatory. We comply with applicable Finnish regulations and take any additional steps required.
International Data Transfers
Third-party services such as Firebase, Google, Facebook, AppleID, RevenueCat, and Gemini AI may be located outside the EU/EEA (e.g., in the United States). We have implemented appropriate safeguards—such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent mechanisms—to ensure that any international data transfers comply with the law. For further details, please refer to the privacy policies of the respective service providers.
User Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of Access:
Request a copy of your personal data.
Right to Rectification:
Request corrections or updates to your data.
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"):
Request deletion of your data, unless it is required by law or contractual obligations.
Right to Restrict Processing:
Request that the processing of your data be limited.
Right to Object:
Object to the processing of your data when it is based on the legitimate interests of the controller.
Right to Data Portability:
Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format, which you can transfer to another service provider.
Right to Withdraw Consent:
You may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
To exercise these rights, please send your request to info@byon.ai. We will process your request within the timeframes required by GDPR.
Data Deletion Instructions
If you wish to have your personal data removed from our systems, you can send a request to info@coti-home.com. Please include:
Your CotiUID (so we can identify your account), and
A brief description of which data you would like removed (e.g., profile information, usage data, etc.).
We will delete or anonymize your data as requested, unless we are required to keep certain data for legal or contractual reasons. You will receive confirmation once the deletion process is completed.
Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe that your personal data has been processed unlawfully, you have the right to file a complaint with your national data protection authority. In Finland, this authority is the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman.
Automated Decision Making and Profiling
The app uses AI technology for food analysis; however, it does not involve automated decision making that produces legal or similarly significant effects on users. Should we implement any automated decision-making processes in the future that have such an impact, we will inform you separately and provide an option for human intervention.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Coti app may use cookies or similar technologies (such as device identifiers) to enhance user experience and improve functionality. You can manage these settings through your device’s or app’s privacy settings. For additional information, please refer to our dedicated Cookie Notice.
Data Portability
You have the right to obtain a copy of your personal data in a digital, machine-readable format. If you request this, we will comply in accordance with GDPR requirements.
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
At present, we have not appointed a separate Data Protection Officer, as the scope of our data processing does not necessitate one. Should our data processing activities change or expand, we will comply with GDPR requirements and appoint a DPO if necessary. For further information, please contact us using the details above.
Changes to This Privacy Policy