Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to FoodCostingApp. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information:

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, and business type
• Payment Information: Credit card details (processed securely through Stripe)
• Profile Information: Business name, preferences, and settings
• Content: Recipes, ingredients, cost data, and other information you enter

Information Automatically Collected

• Usage Data: How you interact with our service, features used, and time spent
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
• Log Data: Access times, pages viewed, and referring URLs
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see Cookie Policy below)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve FoodCostingApp
• Account Management: To create and manage your account
• Payment Processing: To process your subscription payments
• Communication: To send you service updates and support messages
• Analytics: To understand how our service is used and improve it
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share your information only in these circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party services that help us operate (e.g., Stripe for payments, hosting providers)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share

5. Data Storage and Security

We take data security seriously:

• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
• Secure Infrastructure: We use industry-standard cloud hosting with security measures
• Access Controls: Limited employee access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Audits: We regularly review and update our security practices
• Payment Security: Credit card data is handled by PCI-compliant Stripe; we never store full card numbers

While we implement strong security measures, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information as follows:

• Active Accounts: While your account is active and for business purposes
• Canceled Accounts: For 30 days after cancellation, then permanently deleted
• Legal Requirements: Certain data may be retained longer if required by law
• Aggregated Data: Anonymous, aggregated data may be retained indefinitely

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
• Export: Download your recipes and data in a portable format
• Object: Object to certain processing of your data
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails (service emails cannot be opted out)

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

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the service to function (authentication, security)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use FoodCostingApp
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work if cookies are disabled.

9. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Stripe: Payment processing (subject to Stripe's Privacy Policy)
• Cloud Hosting: Secure data storage and infrastructure
• Email Services: Transactional and notification emails

These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them.

10. Children's Privacy

FoodCostingApp is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your 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.

12. California Privacy Rights

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 say no to the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Right to access your personal information
• Right to equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights

13. GDPR Rights (European Users)

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

• Right of access to 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
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

14. 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
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending you an email notification for material changes

Continued use of FoodCostingApp after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us: