Last updated: March 2026
Food or Trash ("we", "the site") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.
The short version: we collect minimal data, we don't require accounts, and we don't sell your information to anyone.
Analytics (Vercel Analytics)
We use Vercel Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. This collects anonymous, aggregated data such as page views, referral sources, and general geographic region. No personally identifiable information is collected. Vercel Analytics is privacy-focused and does not use cookies for tracking.
Advertising (Google AdSense)
We display advertisements through Google AdSense, which may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing history. Google's use of advertising cookies is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Search Queries
When you search for a food item that isn't in our local database, the query is sent to our AI classification service (Cloudflare Workers AI) for analysis. These queries are processed in real time and are not stored or logged by us. Cloudflare's data handling is governed by their own privacy policy.
Food or Trash itself does not set any cookies. However, third-party services embedded on the site (Google AdSense) may set their own cookies. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Since we don't collect personal data, there is typically nothing to request access to or delete. If you have questions about your data or this policy, you can contact us at the address below.
The site contains links to external resources (research papers, books, videos). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date.
For privacy-related questions, email hello@foodortrash.com.