Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 7, 2025

Welcome to MealMaster Pro. 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 meal planning application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address and password when you create an account
• Meal Data: Custom meals, recipes, ingredients, and dietary preferences you add to the app
• Menu Plans: Weekly templates and generated menus you create
• Shopping Lists: Items and categories you generate or customize
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we do not store credit card details)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Features you use, AI scan count, and app interactions
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
• Cookies: We use cookies to maintain your session and improve user experience

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the MealMaster Pro service
• Process your premium subscription payments
• Store and sync your meal plans across devices
• Track AI recipe scan usage for free and premium users
• Improve our app features and user experience
• Send important service updates and notifications
• Respond to your support requests
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

3.1 Firebase (Google)

• Authentication services
• Cloud database (Firestore)
• Hosting services
• Privacy Policy: firebase.google.com/support/privacy

3.2 Stripe

• Payment processing for premium subscriptions
• Stripe handles all payment card data securely
• Privacy Policy: stripe.com/privacy

3.3 Google AdSense

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using:

• Firebase Cloud Firestore with encryption at rest and in transit
• Industry-standard security protocols
• Regular security updates and monitoring

While we implement strong security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your information through the app
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export: Download your meal data, recipes, and menus
• Opt-out: Disable cookies in your browser settings (may affect functionality)
• Cancel Subscription: Manage your premium subscription through your account settings

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account:

• Your personal data will be deleted within 30 days
• Some data may be retained for legal or security purposes
• Anonymized usage statistics may be retained for analytical purposes

7. Children's Privacy

MealMaster Pro 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.

8. International Users

MealMaster Pro is operated from Canada. If you are accessing our service from outside Canada, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Canada where our servers are located. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new privacy policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending you an email notification for significant changes

We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically.

10. Cookie Policy

MealMaster Pro uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how you use our service
• Display relevant advertisements (through Google AdSense)

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

11. 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 the sale of personal information
• Right to deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

Note: We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

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