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Diet, food allergy and atopic dermatitis

These papers support the idea that foods and dietary patterns can influence eczema in some patients.

- Harvard Health Publishing. Eczema - Harvard Health. Harvard Health. Published February 11, 2019. https://www.health.harvard.edu/atoz/eczema-a-to-z- Katta R, Schlichte M. Diet and Dermatitis: Food Triggers. The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology. 2014;7(3):30. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3970830/- Vassilopoulou E, Comotti A, Douladiris N, et al. A systematic review and meta-analysis of nutritional and dietary interventions in randomized controlled trials for skin symptoms in children with atopic dermatitis and without food allergy: An EAACI task force report. Allergy. 2024;79(7):1708-1724. doi:https://doi.org/10.1111/all.16160- Nosrati A, Afifi L, Danesh MJ, et al. Dietary modifications in atopic dermatitis: patient-reported outcomes. Journal of Dermatological Treatment. 2017;28(6):523-538. doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2016.1278071- Molla A. Dietary Patterns and their Impact on Atopic Dermatitis: A Comprehensive Review. The Open Dermatology Journal. 2024;18(1). https://opendermatologyjournal.com/VOLUME/18/ELOCATOR/e18743722306189/FULLTEXT/-Robison RG, Singh AM. Controversies in Allergy: Food Testing and Dietary Avoidance in Atopic Dermatitis. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. 2019;7(1):35-39. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaip.2018.11.006

Symptom, food, and trigger diaries for eczema

These sources directly support the idea of tracking symptoms, foods, and other exposures to identify personal triggers.

- Kolb L, Ferrer-Bruker SJ. Atopic Dermatitis. PubMed. Published 2023. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448071/- Allergy UK. Eczema, Triggers and Irritants. Allergy UK | National Charity. Published September 17, 2021. https://www.allergyuk.org/resources/atopic-dermatitis-eczema-triggers-allergens-and-irritants/- Atopic eczema symptoms and treatments. www.nhsinform.scot. https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/skin-hair-and-nails/atopic-eczema/- Wei PY. How to Manage Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis). Healthxchange.sg. Published October 22, 2025. Accessed December 3, 2025. https://www.healthxchange.sg/how-to-manage/eczema/how-to-manage-eczema-atopic-dermatitis

Alara Food Score

Our food rating system is based on the approaches described in these public guidelines:

- Singh AM, Anvari S, Hauk P, et al. Atopic Dermatitis and Food Allergy: Best Practices and Knowledge Gaps—A Work Group Report from the AAAAI Allergic Skin Diseases Committee and Leadership Institute Project. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. 2022;10(3):697-706. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaip.2021.12.037- Bergmann MM, Caubet JC, Boguniewicz M, Eigenmann PA. Evaluation of food allergy in patients with atopic dermatitis. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology In Practice. 2013;1(1):22-28. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaip.2012.11.005- Christensen MO, Barakji YA, Loft N, et al. Prevalence of and association between atopic dermatitis and food sensitivity, food allergy and challenge‐proven food allergy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. 2023;37(5). doi:https://doi.org/10.1111/jdv.18919- Cho HN, Hong S, Lee SH, Yum HY. Nutritional Status According to Sensitized Food Allergens in Children With Atopic Dermatitis. Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Research. 2011;3(1):53. doi:https://doi.org/10.4168/aair.2011.3.1.53- Kwon J, Kim J, Cho S, Noh G, Lee SS. Characterization of food allergies in patients with atopic dermatitis. Nutrition Research and Practice. 2013;7(2):115-121. doi:https://doi.org/10.4162/nrp.2013.7.2.115

TERMS OF SERVICE

Last Updated: 19 November, 2025

Welcome to Alara. Before using our application, you must agree to these Extended Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. These terms apply to all users. By accessing or using Alara, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be legally bound by these terms. If you do not agree, you must not use our application or services.

Use of Our Services

Alara is intended solely for personal, non-commercial use. You are strictly prohibited from:
- Reselling, redistributing, or sublicensing our services
- Copying or reproducing any part of Alara for commercial purposes
- Using Alara in any manner designed to generate income or commercial advantage
- Using automated tools, scripts, or unauthorized systems to access our featuresViolation of these terms may result in immediate termination of access and potential legal action.

Software Protection

Alara is protected under copyright, intellectual property, and software protection laws. You may not:
- Reverse engineer
- Decompile
- Disassemble
- Attempt to derive the source code
- Attempt to extract underlying algorithms or proprietary methodsAny such attempt may result in termination of access and legal enforcement.

Subscriptions and Billing

Alara operates on a subscription basis with billing occurring on a monthly or yearly cycle.- 7-Day Free Trial: All users receive a 7-day free trial when subscribing. You may use all premium features during this period at no cost.
- Billing After Trial: At the end of the trial, your chosen payment method will be automatically charged unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends.
- Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled in your Apple ID settings. You are responsible for managing, modifying, or cancelling your subscription directly through the App Store.
- Responsibility for Charges: You are responsible for all charges incurred under your account. Refunds are not provided for accidental purchases, partial billing periods, or late cancellations.

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Services Provided “As Is”Alara is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all implied warranties including but not limited to:
- Merchantability
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement
- Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of AI-generated insightsLimitation of LiabilityIn no event shall Alara be liable for:
- Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of data
- Health outcomes or flare-ups
- Decisions made based on app insights
- Inability to access or use our services

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Alara, its developers, affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from:
- Any claims
- Liabilities
- Losses
- Damages
- Expenses (including legal fees)
arising from your use of Alara or violation of these Terms.

Contact

For questions or requests:Email: [email protected]

PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: 19 November, 2025

At Alara, your privacy matters. We do not collect personal identifiers such as name, email, or address. Most data is stored locally on your device. This section explains what we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

Information We Collect

1.1 Anonymous Device IDWe generate and store a random anonymous device identifier to:
- Track daily scan usage
- Prevent abuse of our AI systems
- Enforce rate limitsThis identifier does NOT contain your personal identity.1.2 Skin Data (Stored Locally Only)Stored locally on your device:
- Skin images
- User-input metrics (general rating, itchiness, redness, flakiness)
- TimestampsWe do not store skin images in the cloud permanently.1.3 Food Scan Data (Stored Locally Only)Stored locally:
- Food images
- Extracted ingredient lists
- Suggested alternatives
- Food skin-friendliness scores
- TimestampsSent temporarily to OpenAI for analysis through our backend server.Not stored in the cloud long-term.1.4 Weekly Recap Insights (Local Only)We store locally:
- Weekly recap text
- AI-generated insights
- Pattern summariesUsed only to provide in-app features.1.5 Analytics and Paywall ToolsTo improve app performance we use:
- Mixpanel – anonymous usage analytics
- Superwall – paywall analyticsThese tools may collect:
- Anonymous event data
- Device type
- App usage behaviors
- Subscription-related interactionsThey do not receive skin images or food images.

How We Use Your Data

We use your data solely to:
- Perform food scans
- Generate insights and weekly recaps
- Improve app user experience
- Maintain system security
- Enforce scan limits
- Fix bugs and improve reliabilityWe do not use your data for:
- Selling to third parties
- Advertising
- Building marketing profiles
- Model training (OpenAI data-retention disabled)

AI Processing

We send to our backend server:
- Food scan images
- Weekly aggregated logs for insight generationWe do not send personal information such as:
- Name
- Email
- Phone numberWe configure our OpenAI API to disable data retention whenever possible.

Data Sharing

We share data only with:
- Supabase (backend, edge functions, rate limiting)
- OpenAI (AI analysis and text generation)
- Mixpanel (analytics)
- Superwall (paywall)We do not sell data.
We do not share with advertisers.

Data Storage and Retention

On Device (Local Storage)Stored until you delete the app or clear the app’s storage:
- Skin images and ratings
- Food images and scores
- Weekly recapsIn Supabase (Minimal Records)We store:
- Anonymous device ID
- Daily scan usage countUsers may request deletion at any time.

Data Storage and Retention

You can:
- Delete the app → removes all local data
- Email us at [email protected] to request deletion of your anonymous backend dataOnce deleted, all history and insights are permanently lost.

Age Requirement

Alara is intended for users 13 years and older.We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

Your Data Rights

Depending on your region, you may have the right to:
- Access data linked to your anonymous ID
- Request corrections
- Request deletion
- Restrict certain processing
- Request a portable copy of identifiable data (limited due to anonymity)To exercise rights, contact:
[email protected]

Changes To This Policy

We may update these terms at any time.
Your continued use of Alara constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

Contact

For questions or requests:Email: [email protected]