Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Meallow, your meal planner app. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services. By using our app, you agree to the terms of this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Data

We may collect the following personal data:

  • Contact Information: Name and email address.
  • Account Information: Dietary preferences and household size.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our app, such as the features you use and the actions you take.
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system.

1.2 Sensitive Data

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as health information unless explicitly provided by the user for specific app functionalities.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our services.
  • Personalize your user experience.
  • Communicate with you regarding updates, promotions, and support.
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve app performance.
  • Ensure compliance with legal obligations.

3. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you have given us explicit consent to process your data.
  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill the contract we have with you (e.g., providing the meal planner service).
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our app and user experience.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with legal requirements.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors that provide services on our behalf, such as hosting and analytics.
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.

5. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.

6. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or as required by law.

8. Your Rights

8.1 European Users

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erase your personal data (right to be forgotten).
  • Restrict processing of your data.
  • Data portability.
  • Object to the processing of your data.
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

8.2 American Users

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

  • Access your personal data.
  • Request deletion of your data.
  • Opt-out of data selling (if applicable).

9. User Deletion Compliance

You can request the deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at [https://meallow.app/contact-us/]. We will process your request in accordance with applicable laws and ensure your data is permanently deleted from our systems.

10. Underage Users’ Privacy

Our app is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from someone under 18, we will take immediate steps to delete such data. If you believe that we might have any information from or about an individual under 18, please contact us at [https://meallow.app/contact-us/].

11. 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 policy on our app and updating the effective date at the top of this policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at [https://meallow.app/contact-us/].