Hoot is built on personalization, accuracy, and trust. To deliver a customized nutrition plan, calculate targets correctly, and give you helpful insights, Hoot collects a small set of essential information. We never sell user data, and we only collect what we need to make the app work as intended.
Below is a breakdown of what we collect and why it matters.
1. Profile Information
We collect basic details you provide during onboarding and setup:
Name
Age
Gender
Height
Weight (current & goal)
Diet style
Foods you avoid
Activity level
Login method (email, Apple, Google, Facebook)
Why: These fields power your personalized calorie target, macro plan, water target, and insights. Without them, Hoot cannot calculate accurate recommendations.
2. Food, Meal, and Water Logs
This includes:
Text-based entries
Voice-to-text logs
Photo logs & label scans
Barcode scans
Saved favorites
Water intake
Weight entries
Why: Logs allow Hoot’s AI to calculate calories, macros, Nutrition Scores, streaks, and trend data—everything needed to help you improve habits over time.
3. Device Information
We may collect:
IP address
Device type
Operating system
App version
Time zone
Why: Helps us ensure proper performance, troubleshoot issues, and improve stability.
4. Crash Logs & Error Reports
Anonymous diagnostic data may include:
Crash logs
Error codes
Performance data
Why: This lets our team quickly fix bugs and improve reliability. Crash logs never include your meal photos or personal health information.
5. Usage Data (Anonymized)
This includes generalized usage patterns like:
Feature interactions
Logging frequency
Which logging methods are most used
Why: Helps refine features, optimize design, and understand what’s useful for users—all anonymized and non-identifiable.
6. Payment & Subscription Data
Handled securely by Apple/Google. Hoot only receives:
Plan type (Monthly/Annual)
Subscription status
Renewal date
Promo code usage
Why: To ensure uninterrupted access to your premium features and allow “Restore Purchases.”
What Hoot Does Not Collect
No biometrics (heart rate, steps, etc.)
No audio files (voice logs convert to text instantly then are discarded)
No precise location tracking
No third-party marketing data
No selling of any user data
No use of your photos for AI training
Your Privacy Rights
Hoot complies with GDPR, CCPA, and global data-protection standards. You may:
Request data deletion
Request a copy of your data
Update profile details
Opt out of optional analytics
Adjust permissions and notifications anytime
To request deletion, contact support@hootfitness.com or use in-app chat.
Privacy Policy & Terms of Service
For full details on how your data is handled, stored, and protected, review our official legal documents:
The Bottom Line
Hoot only collects the data required to personalize your plan and deliver an accurate, helpful tracking experience. We protect your information with modern safeguards and never sell or misuse your data.
Your nutrition. Your habits. Your data—protected.