1. Introduction

MealMuse ("we," "our," or "us") is a mobile application that provides AI-powered meal planning services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the MealMuse application ("App") on iOS, Android, or the web. By using MealMuse, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you sign in to MealMuse, we collect:

Your name, email address, and profile photo from your Google or Apple account
A unique user identifier to associate your data with your account

2.2 Information You Provide

When you use MealMuse, you may provide the following information:

Dietary preferences (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, keto, gluten-free)
Cuisine preferences
Number of servings / household size
Daily calorie goals, macro targets, and weekly grocery budget
Allergen and ingredient exclusions
Meal ratings and saved favorite meals
Pantry items for meal plan optimization

2.3 Information Collected Automatically

Device type and operating system version
App usage data (features used, meal plans generated)
Error logs for debugging purposes

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect location data
We do not collect health or medical records
We do not collect financial or payment card information directly (payments are processed by Apple, Google, or Gumroad)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide solely to:

Generate personalized meal plans based on your dietary preferences, budget, and nutrition goals
Sync your meal plans, preferences, favorites, and pantry across devices via your account
Track your subscription status to provide the appropriate tier of service
Improve app performance and fix bugs
Provide customer support when requested

4. Data Storage and Security

Account data, preferences, meal plans, and favorites are stored securely in Google Firebase Cloud Firestore
Firebase uses industry-standard encryption at rest and in transit
Some data (current meal plan, preferences) is also cached locally on your device for offline access
We use HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between the App and our services
Your subscription status is verified server-side to prevent unauthorized access

5. Third-Party Services

MealMuse uses the following third-party services:

5.1 Anthropic (Claude AI)

We use Anthropic’s Claude AI to generate meal plans, recipes, and nutritional information. Your dietary preferences and meal plan parameters are sent to Anthropic’s API to generate your personalized content. Anthropic’s privacy policy governs their handling of this data. Visit https://www.anthropic.com/privacy for details.

5.2 Google Firebase

We use Google Firebase for authentication (Google Sign-In) and cloud data storage (Firestore). Google’s privacy policy applies to their handling of your authentication data. Visit https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy for details.

5.3 Apple (Sign In with Apple & In-App Purchases)

On iOS, we use Sign In with Apple for authentication and Apple’s StoreKit for subscription purchases. Apple processes your payment information directly. We do not have access to your payment details. Apple’s privacy policy applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

5.4 Google Play Billing

On Android, subscription payments are processed through Google Play Billing. Google processes your payment information directly. We do not have access to your payment details. Google’s privacy policy applies: https://policies.google.com/privacy

5.5 Gumroad

Access code purchases on the web are processed through Gumroad. When you purchase an access code, Gumroad collects your payment information and email address. We only receive a license key to verify your purchase. Visit https://gumroad.com/privacy for Gumroad’s privacy policy.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share data with the third-party services described in Section 5, and only to the extent necessary to provide the App’s functionality.

7. Children’s Privacy

MealMuse is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Delete your account and all associated cloud data by signing out and contacting us
Delete all locally stored data by uninstalling the App
Request information about what data we process
Opt out of any future data collection by discontinuing use of the App
Contact us with questions about your data

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy. Your continued use of MealMuse after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Disclaimer

Meal plans, recipes, nutritional information, and cost estimates provided by MealMuse are AI-generated and should not be considered professional dietary, medical, or financial advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making significant changes to your diet. MealMuse is not responsible for the accuracy of AI-generated nutritional data or allergen information.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: mealmusedev@gmail.com

App: MealMuse by Puxtyz