Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Pantrify ("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 kitchen management application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account Information:

• Email address
• Full name
• Profile picture (optional)
• Password (encrypted and stored securely)

Content You Create:

• Pantry inventory items (names, quantities, expiration dates, categories)
• Shopping lists and items
• Recipes (names, ingredients, instructions, images, metadata)
• Meal plans and cooking notes
• Custom categories and locations
• User preferences and settings

Communication Data:

• Support requests and feedback
• Survey responses
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

Usage Data:

• Pages visited and features used
• Time spent on the Service
• Device information (type, operating system, browser)
• IP address and general location
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Performance Data:

• App performance metrics
• Error logs and crash reports
• Feature usage statistics

2.3 Information from Third Parties

Authentication Providers:

• When you sign in with Google, we receive basic profile information
• We do not access your Google account beyond what's necessary for authentication

Recipe Import:

• When you import recipes from external websites, we may collect the source URL and recipe data
• We do not store or access your browsing history outside of recipe imports

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Primary Uses

Service Provision:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Process your requests and transactions
• Enable recipe discovery and meal planning features
• Sync data across your devices

Account Management:

• Create and manage your account
• Authenticate your identity
• Provide customer support

Service Improvement:

• Analyze usage patterns to improve features
• Develop new functionality
• Optimize performance and user experience

3.2 Communication

Service-Related Communications:

• Account notifications and updates
• Important service announcements
• Security alerts
• Customer support responses

Marketing Communications (Optional):

• Product updates and new features
• Tips and cooking advice
• Promotional content (only with your consent)

3.3 Legal and Safety

Compliance:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Respond to lawful requests from authorities
• Protect our rights and interests

Safety and Security:

• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Ensure service security
• Protect user safety

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 We Do NOT Sell Your Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for monetary consideration.

4.2 Limited Sharing Scenarios

Service Providers:

• Cloud hosting providers (Supabase) for data storage and processing
• Analytics services for usage insights
• Email service providers for communications
• All service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements

Public Content:

• Recipes you choose to make public may be visible to other users
• Your personal pantry data and private recipes remain private

Legal Requirements:

• When required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights, property, or safety
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users

Business Transfers:

• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Users will be notified of any material changes

4.3 Aggregated and Anonymized Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you for:

• Research and analytics
• Service improvement
• Industry insights

5. Data Security

5.1 Security Measures

Technical Safeguards:

• Encryption in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication systems
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and monitoring

Operational Safeguards:

• Employee training on data protection
• Limited access to personal information
• Incident response procedures
• Regular security assessments

5.2 Data Breach Response

In the event of a data breach that may affect your personal information:

• We will notify affected users within 72 hours
• We will provide details about what information was affected
• We will explain steps we're taking to address the breach
• We will offer guidance on protective measures you can take

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

Account Management:

• View and update your profile information
• Export your data (available in Settings)
• Delete your account and data
• Manage privacy settings

Content Control:

• Edit or delete your recipes and content
• Control which recipes are public or private
• Remove items from your pantry or shopping lists

6.2 Data Rights

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Right to Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your information

6.3 Communication Preferences

• Unsubscribe from marketing emails
• Choose which notifications to receive
• Update your communication preferences

7. Data Retention

7.1 Retention Periods

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active
• Usage Data: Retained for up to 2 years for service improvement
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer for legal compliance

7.2 Deletion Process

When you delete your account:

• All personal information is permanently deleted
• Public recipes you created may be anonymized
• Backup data is deleted within 30 days
• Some anonymized usage data may be retained for analytics

8. International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily stored in the United States. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure adequate protection through appropriate safeguards and comply with applicable data protection laws.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to provide and improve our Service. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Essential cookies are required for basic functionality and cannot be disabled.

11. Third-Party Services

Our Service may integrate with third-party services like Google OAuth for authentication. These services have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes through email notifications, in-app notifications, or by posting the updated policy on our website.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices:

• Email: privacy@pantrypal.app
• Address: [Your Business Address]
• Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

14. Regional Privacy Rights

14.1 California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal information.

14.2 European Residents (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights including access, rectification, erasure, data portability, and the right to object to processing.

14.3 Other Jurisdictions

We comply with applicable privacy laws in all jurisdictions where we operate.