Privacy Policy for MealBuddy

Last Updated: January 3, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to MealBuddy ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, password, and profile details when you create an account

• Dietary Preferences: Diet type, allergies, lifestyle preferences, calorie targets, and budget preferences

• Custom Preferences: Any additional dietary notes or preferences you enter

• Meal Data: Meals you like or dislike

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: How you interact with the app, features you use, and time spent in the app

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version

• Authentication Data: Information from Google Sign-In if you choose to use it

Information from Third Parties

• Google OAuth: If you sign in with Google, we receive your email address and basic profile information

• RevenueCat: Payment and subscription information (we do not store credit card details)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide the Service: Generate personalized meal plans based on your preferences

• Improve the App: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and user experience

• Manage Your Account: Authenticate you and maintain your subscription status

• Communication: Send important updates about the service

• Customer Support: Respond to your questions and support requests

How We Share Your Information

We do NOT sell your personal information. We only share data with:

Service Providers

• Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, and cloud functions

• RevenueCat: Subscription and payment management

• OpenAI: AI-powered meal generation (we send only dietary preferences, not personal identifiers)

Legal Requirements

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

• Comply with legal process

• Protect our rights and safety

• Prevent fraud or abuse

Data Storage and Security

• Location: Your data is stored on Google Cloud servers (Firebase) in the United States

• Security: We use industry-standard encryption and security measures

• Retention: We retain your data while your account is active. If you delete your account, we delete your data within 30 days

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access Your Data: View your account information in the Settings page

• Update Your Data: Modify your preferences at any time

• Delete Your Account: Permanently delete your account and all associated data from Settings

• Opt Out: Stop using the service at any time

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under CCPA:

• Right to know what personal information is collected

• Right to delete personal information

• Right to opt-out of sale (we do not sell personal information)

To exercise these rights, contact us at connorwsk@connoraillc.com

Children's Privacy

MealBuddy is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

Subscriptions and Payments

• - Subscriptions are processed through Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Stripe (web version)

• Payment information is handled directly by Apple, Google, or Stripe - we never see your credit card details

• We use RevenueCat to verify and manage your subscription status across platforms

• RevenueCat receives subscription receipts from Apple/Google to confirm your premium status

• Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled 24 hours before the end of the current period

• Refunds are subject to Apple/Google/Stripe's refund policies

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date

Your continued use of MealBuddy after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Links

MealBuddy may contain links to third-party websites in future versions (e.g., grocery stores). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

Data Protection Officer

For privacy-related questions or concerns, contact:

• Email: connorwsk@connoraillc.com

• Company: Connor AI LLC

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: connorwsk@connoraillc.com
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/connoraillc
Company: Connor AI LLC

By using MealBuddy, you agree to this Privacy Policy.