Welcome to Plan-Ez ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience while using our meal planning application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account or sign in using Google OAuth, we collect:

• Email address
• Display name
• Profile information provided by Google
• Authentication tokens for secure access

1.2 Meal and Recipe Data

We collect and store:

• Meal plans and scheduled meals
• Custom recipes you create or import
• Recipe ingredients, instructions, and nutritional information
• Meal ratings and preferences
• Meal images you upload

1.3 Household Information

If you create or join a household, we collect:

• Household name and settings
• Household member information
• Shared meal plans and preferences

1.4 Usage Data

We automatically collect:

• Device information (device type, operating system)
• App usage patterns and features accessed
• Error logs and performance data
• Push notification tokens (for notifications)

1.5 AI-Generated Content

When you use AI features to generate recipes:

• Recipe URLs, text, or images you provide for processing
• AI-generated recipe content and metadata

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our meal planning services
• Account Management: To create and manage your account, authenticate users, and process transactions
• Personalization: To personalize your experience and provide meal recommendations
• Household Features: To enable sharing and collaboration within household groups
• AI Services: To process recipe generation requests and improve AI functionality
• Communication: To send you notifications, updates, and respond to your inquiries
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Data Storage

Your data is stored securely using:

• Supabase: Cloud database and authentication services
• Local Storage: Some data is cached locally on your device for offline access

3.2 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure authentication and authorization
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

• Google: For OAuth authentication and user account management
• Supabase: For database, authentication, and cloud storage services
• Google Gemini AI: For AI-powered recipe generation and categorization
• Firebase: For push notifications

4.2 Shared Content

If you choose to make meals public or share them within your household:

• Public meals may be visible to other users of the application
• Household members can view and interact with shared meal plans
• You can control sharing settings for your meals and recipes

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights and safety
• Prevent fraud or security issues
• Respond to government requests

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Disable push notifications or limit data collection
• Account Control: Manage sharing settings and privacy preferences

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.

6. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. 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 so we can delete such information.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. We take appropriate measures to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

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
• Notifying you through the app or email for significant changes

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted on this page.

10. Contact Us

11. Consent

By using Plan-Ez, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services.