Privacy Policy

Introduction

Pantry Bud ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Pantry Bud (the "App") and our website located at https://pantrybud.com (the "Website"), collectively referred to as our "Services."

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, username, and password when you create an account
• Profile Information: Name, dietary preferences, allergies, and household size
• Pantry Data: Items you add to your pantry, including product names, quantities, and expiration dates
• Recipe Data: Recipes you save, import from social media platforms, or create
• Shopping Lists: Items you add to shopping lists
• Meal Plans: Meal planning information you create

Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information
• Usage Data: Features used, time spent in the app, and interaction patterns
• Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and crash reports
• Analytics Data: App performance metrics and user engagement statistics

Information from Device Features

• Camera: When you grant permission, we access your camera to scan barcodes and capture receipt images
• Photo Library: When you grant permission, we access your photos to allow you to upload receipt images
• Storage: We store app data, cached content, and user preferences on your device

Information from Third Parties

• Social Media Platforms: When you import recipes from TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube, we receive the recipe content you choose to import
• Authentication Providers: If you sign in using Google or Apple, we receive your basic profile information

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our Services
• Create and manage your account
• Track your pantry inventory and send expiration reminders
• Import and organize recipes from social media platforms
• Generate personalized recipe recommendations
• Create shopping lists and meal plans
• Send you notifications about expiring items and low stock alerts
• Improve and optimize our Services
• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Provide customer support
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our Services (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, email delivery)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
• Protection of Rights: We may share information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
• Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Services and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Portability

You can access and export your data through the app settings.

Correction

You can update your account information and preferences at any time in the app.

Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and personal data by contacting us at privacy@pantrybud.com.

Opt-Out

You can opt-out of:

• Marketing communications by clicking "unsubscribe" in emails
• Push notifications through your device settings
• Analytics collection through app settings

Do Not Track

Our Services do not respond to Do Not Track signals.

Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@pantrybud.com, and we will delete such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside your country of residence.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

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

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

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

• Right to access 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 withdraw consent

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

Third-Party Services

Our Services 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 privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we may also notify you via email or through the app.

Contact Us

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

Data Categories for App Stores

For transparency with app store requirements, here is a summary of data we collect:

Data Used to Track You

None - We do not track users across apps or websites owned by other companies.

Data Linked to You

• Contact Info: Email address
• User Content: Recipes, pantry items, shopping lists, meal plans
• Identifiers: User ID

Data Not Linked to You

• Usage Data: App interactions and feature usage
• Diagnostics: Crash data and performance metrics