Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

MealShare ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application or website (collectively, the "Service"). Please read this policy carefully. By using the Service, you agree to the practices described here.

If you have questions about this policy, contact us at privacy@mealshare.app.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly:

• Account information: name, email address, and password when you register.
• Family profile data: names, ages, dietary preferences, allergies, and cuisine interests for each family member you add.
• Usage data: meal ratings, meal plan selections, and grocery list interactions.
• Waitlist data: email address and optional details submitted through our waitlist form.
• Communications: messages or feedback you send us.

We also collect information automatically when you use the Service:

• Device information: device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
• Log data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps.
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session and improve your experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and improve the Service.
• Generate personalized meal plans and grocery lists using AI.
• Send you waitlist updates, product announcements, and service-related emails.
• Respond to your comments and questions.
• Analyze usage trends to improve our algorithms and user experience.
• Comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. AI and Data Processing

MealShare uses third-party AI services (including Google Gemini) to generate meal suggestions and plans. Dietary preferences and allergy data you provide may be sent to these services solely for the purpose of generating relevant meal recommendations. We do not share identifying information (such as names or email addresses) with AI providers for this purpose.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Service providers: third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., cloud hosting, email delivery, analytics) under confidentiality agreements.
• AI providers: anonymized preference data as described in Section 4.
• Legal authorities: when required by law or to protect our legal rights.
• Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. Waitlist email addresses are retained until the waitlist closes or you unsubscribe. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at privacy@mealshare.app.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data. You may also have the right to data portability and to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@mealshare.app.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

Family profile data for children under 13 may be entered by a parent or guardian for the purpose of meal personalization. Such data consists only of dietary preferences and is not used for any other purpose.

9. Security

We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and collect analytics data. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, by email. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: