Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to GoToMeals ("GoToMeals," "we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of data:

a) Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and password.
• Meal Plans & Grocery Lists: Any meals, recipes, or grocery lists you create within the Service.
• User-Uploaded Content: This includes images of refrigerators, pantries, and any other media uploaded to the Service.

b) Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Service, such as frequency of meal planning, preferences, and feature usage.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version, and unique identifiers.

c) Information from Third Parties

If you integrate with third-party services (e.g., grocery stores or recipe databases), we may receive additional data as permitted by those services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

• Provide and improve the Service.
• Analyze trends and user behavior to enhance recommendations and personalization.
• Develop proprietary algorithms and analytics.
• Track and leverage anonymized insights for business and research purposes.
• Respond to user inquiries and customer support requests.

4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share data in the following ways:

• Aggregated and Anonymized Data: We may share insights derived from aggregated, non-personal data with partners and third parties.
• Public Content: Any publicly shared recipes, meal names, or links uploaded by users may be visible to others.
• Service Providers: We may share data with third-party vendors that help operate our Service (e.g., cloud storage, analytics providers).
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose data if required by law or to protect our rights.

5. Data Retention & Deletion Requests

We retain user data as long as necessary to provide the Service.

You may request data deletion by contacting privacy@pacific-apps.com. We will process requests within a reasonable timeframe, subject to legal and operational requirements.

6. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• Opt out of certain data processing activities.
• Withdraw consent for specific data uses.

To exercise your rights, please contact privacy@pacific-apps.com.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date above.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@pacific-apps.com