Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

Introduction

At Pantry Planner, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Account Information:

  • Email address
  • Account creation date

Pantry Data:

  • Ingredient names, quantities, and locations
  • Meal plans and recipes
  • Saved favorite recipes
  • Shopping lists

Usage Data:

  • App usage analytics (anonymous)
  • Feature usage patterns
  • Device information (OS version, device model)

Subscription Information:

  • Subscription status (Free or Premium)
  • Purchase history (processed securely through Apple)
  • Subscription renewal dates

How We Use Your Information

  • To provide AI-powered meal planning services
  • To sync your data across your devices
  • To track your pantry inventory and generate shopping lists
  • To process subscription payments via Apple
  • To improve app functionality and features
  • To send important service updates and notifications
  • To provide customer support

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to provide our app:

  • OpenAI - For AI meal plan generation and recipe suggestions
  • Firebase (Google Cloud) - For authentication, database, and data storage
  • Apple App Store - For payment processing and subscription management

These services have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them.

Data Storage and Security

  • All data is stored securely in Firebase (Google Cloud)
  • Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
  • Your pantry inventory and meal plans are automatically synced across your devices
  • We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data
  • Payment information is processed securely through Apple's In-App Purchase system

Data Sharing

  • We do NOT sell your personal information
  • We do NOT share your pantry data or meal plans with third parties
  • Aggregated, anonymized usage data may be used for analytics and app improvement
  • We may share data if required by law or to protect our legal rights

Your Rights

  • Access your data at any time through the app
  • Update or correct your information in profile settings
  • Delete your account and all associated data at any time
  • Opt out of analytics tracking
  • Export your pantry data and recipes

Children's Privacy

Pantry Planner is not intended for 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.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes through the app or via email. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: privacy@pantryplanner.app