Your Personal Recipe Assistant & Meal Planning Companion

Effective Date: March 19th, 2025

Last Updated: March 19th, 2025

Welcome to PlateMate ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App").

By using PlateMate, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not use the App.

1. Information We Collect We collect different types of information in order to provide and improve our services:

1.1 Personal Information When you create an account, save recipes, or track nutritional goals, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Profile picture (if uploaded)
• Preferences and dietary goals
• Account settings

1.2 Recipe & Nutrition Data As a recipe and meal-planning app, PlateMate may store information related to your food preferences and nutrition tracking, such as:

• Saved recipes
• Ingredients and meal plans
• Nutritional information you input (e.g., calorie goals, macronutrient tracking)

1.3 Usage Data We may collect information about how you access and use the App, including:

• Device type and operating system
• IP address
• App activity (e.g., recipes saved, meal plans created, time spent in the App)
• Crash reports and performance analytics

1.4 Cookies & Tracking Technologies We may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to improve user experience and analyze app performance.

1. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Allow users to save and access recipes
• Enable meal planning and nutritional goal tracking
• Improve user experience and enhance functionality
• Send important updates and notifications
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and ensure security

1. How We Share Your Information We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors (e.g., cloud storage providers, analytics services) who help us operate our services.
• Legal Authorities: If required by law, we may disclose information to comply with legal obligations or protect against fraud.
• Business Transfers: If we undergo a merger or acquisition, user data may be transferred as part of the business transition.

1. Data Security We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
2. Your Rights & Choices You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access & Update: You can review and update your account information at any time.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in emails.
• Data Deletion: You may request that we delete your account and associated data by deleting it on the app.

1. Children’s Privacy PlateMate is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that a child has provided personal data, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
2. Third-Party Links Our App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their policies before interacting with them.
3. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes through in-app notifications or other means. Your continued use of the App after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
4. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us below:

PlateMate Team

By using PlateMate, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.