1. Introduction
Welcome to Mealtide. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered meal planning service.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email address, password
- Profile Information: Dietary preferences, allergies, health goals
- Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we don't store card details)
- Contact Information: When you contact us via our contact form
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: How you interact with our service
- Device Information: Browser type, IP address (anonymized), device type
- Cookies: Essential cookies for functionality
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide personalized meal plans
- Process payments and manage subscriptions
- Send service-related communications
- Improve our AI algorithms and service quality
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do NOT sell your personal data. We may share your information only with:
- Service Providers: Stripe (payments), Supabase (database), email service
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In case of merger or acquisition (with notice)
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure password hashing
- Regular security audits
- Limited access to personal data
6. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you're in the EU, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and data ("right to be forgotten")
- Export your data (data portability)
- Restrict processing of your data
- Object to data processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us through our contact form.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data:
- Account data: As long as your account is active
- Meal plans: For your convenience and history
- Deleted accounts: Removed within 30 days
- Legal requirements: As required by law
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 16. We don't knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
We operate globally. Your data may be processed in any country where we or our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on our service.
11. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please use our contact form.