1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you provide when you:

• Create an account (email address, name, password)
• Complete your profile (dietary preferences, allergens, health goals)
• Input meal preferences and restrictions
• Create and save meal plans
• Add items to shopping lists
• Rate and review recipes
• Contact our support team

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our App, we automatically collect:

• Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Log data (IP address, app features used, time and date of access)
• Usage information (recipes viewed, meal plans created, features used)
• Location information (with your permission)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Create personalized meal plans based on your preferences
• Generate shopping lists from your meal plans
• Send you notifications about your meal plans and shopping list
• Respond to your requests and provide customer support
• Send you updates and marketing communications (if you opt in)
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our App
• Ensure the security of our services
• Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties that help us provide and improve our services (data hosting, analytics, customer support)
• Business Partners: When necessary to provide features you request (e.g., recipe content providers)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Your Rights and Controls

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Export your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent for optional processing

You can exercise these rights through your account settings or by contacting us at [email protected].

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, accidental loss, or destruction. However, no internet or email transmission is ever fully secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When we no longer need your data, we securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us to have it removed.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in compliance with applicable laws.

9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and support our marketing efforts. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our App may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date." We will provide more prominent notice if changes are significant.