1. Introduction

Welcome to MealPrept AI ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our meal planning application and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us:

• Account information (name, email address, password)
• Profile information (dietary preferences, family size, allergies)
• Meal plans and recipes you create or save
• Shopping lists and grocery preferences
• Communications with us (support requests, feedback)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our service, we automatically collect:

• Device information (browser type, operating system, IP address)
• Usage data (features used, time spent, interactions)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Performance and error logs

2.3 AI-Generated Content

When you use our AI meal planning features, we collect:

• Your meal planning inputs and preferences
• AI-generated meal plans and recipes
• Feedback on AI suggestions

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our meal planning services
• Generate personalized meal plans and recipes using AI
• Create and manage your shopping lists
• Communicate with you about your account and our services
• Send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent)
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Ensure safety and security of our platform
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

4.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We share information with service providers who help us operate our business:

• AI Services: Google Gemini API for meal plan generation
• Cloud Hosting: Google Cloud Platform for infrastructure
• Analytics: Usage analytics to improve our service
• Payment Processors: For subscription payments (if applicable)

4.2 Grocery Partners

When you choose to shop through our grocery store integrations (Instacart, Amazon Fresh, etc.), we may share your shopping list with those services to facilitate your purchase. This sharing only occurs when you explicitly click on a grocery store link.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

4.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Affiliate Links and Commissions

MealPrept AI participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click on grocery store links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. These affiliate relationships include:

• Instacart (via Impact.com)
• Amazon Associates (Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods)
• Walmart Affiliate Program
• Target Affiliate Program

We use cookies and tracking to attribute purchases to our referrals. You can review each partner's privacy policy on their respective websites.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/SSL)
• Encryption of data at rest in our databases
• Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Export your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@mealpreptai.com

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we must retain it for legal or compliance purposes.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how you use our service
• Track affiliate referrals and commissions

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our service.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell your information)
• Right to deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

14. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and objection to processing.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: