Privacy Policy for Meal Chef AI

Introduction

Welcome to Meal Chef AI ('we,' 'our,' or 'us'), a mobile application developed and operated by Gwinyai Nyatsoka. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Meal Chef AI (the 'App'). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the App.

Data Controller Information

Data Controller: Gwinyai Nyatsoka

Address: 1312 Waxberry Way, Westgate, Harare, Zimbabwe

Email: gnyatsoka@gmail.com

Account Requirement

To use Meal Chef AI's features, you must create an account. Account creation is only available through Google Sign-In or Apple Sign-In. Anonymous usage of the App is not permitted.

Information We Collect

Categories of Personal Information

We collect and have collected the following categories of personal information:

Category A: Authentication Information

• Email address and name (through Google or Apple Sign-In)
• Account identifiers
• Device identifiers

Category B: User Content

• Food photographs (when saved to your account)
• Saved recipes
• Meal preferences

Category C: Usage Information

• App interaction data
• AI-generated meal suggestions
• Food photography analysis results

How We Collect Information

• Authentication through Google or Apple Sign-In (required)
• Device camera access for food photography (with permission)
• Optional notification permissions
• Direct user input (preferences, saved recipes)

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

• Contract: To provide our subscription-based services
• Consent: For processing food photographs and sending optional notifications
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and prevent abuse
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Use of Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide personalized meal suggestions using AI technology
• Process and analyze food photographs
• Store your saved recipes and preferences
• Prevent system abuse through account identification
• Maintain app security and functionality
• Send optional trial expiration notifications (if enabled)
• Provide customer support
• Maintain appropriate language settings

Data Storage and International Transfers

• We use cloud service providers that maintain facilities in various locations globally
• Your data may be processed in countries outside your country of residence
• For transfers from the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards through:
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Adequate data protection measures
  • Regular security assessments
• You have the right to request information about these safeguards

Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your information for the following periods:

• Account Information: Duration of account activity
• Food Photographs: Until manually deleted or account deactivation
• Saved Recipes: Until manually deleted or account deactivation
• Usage Data: 12 months from collection
• AI Processing Data: 6 months from generation

Upon account deactivation:

• All user login details are erased
• All photographs are deleted
• All saved recipes are removed
• All preferences are cleared
• All usage data is deleted

Subscription and Payments

• Payment processing is handled entirely through Apple's App Store
• We do not collect or store any payment information
• Subscription management is handled through your Apple ID settings

App Permissions and Features

• Camera: Required for food analysis (permission required)
• Notifications: Optional for trial expiration reminders only
• Language: Available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese (Portugal), Italian, and German
• Geographic Availability: Available in all territories where the Apple App Store operates

Your Rights Under Data Protection Laws

GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights:

• Right to access
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object
• Rights related to automated decision-making

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

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

• Request disclosure of personal information we collect about you
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

PIPEDA Rights (Canadian Users)

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Challenge the accuracy of your information
• Withdraw consent
• File a complaint about our privacy practices

Data Protection and Security

• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments
• Incident response procedures
• Industry-standard security safeguards

Third-Party Services

• Authentication: Google Sign-In, Apple Sign-In
• AI Services: We use third-party AI services for food analysis and meal suggestions
• Payment Processing: Handled by Apple App Store

User Data Control

Users can:

• Modify saved recipes and photographs
• Update meal preferences
• Control notification settings
• Request data export through support
• Delete account and associated data
• Change language preferences

Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries:

Gwinyai Nyatsoka

Address: 1312 Waxberry Way, Westgate

Harare, Zimbabwe

Email: gnyatsoka@gmail.com

Response Time: Within 2 business days

Changes to Privacy Policy

We will notify users of any material changes through:

• In-app notifications
• App store update notes

Cookie Policy

Our App does not use cookies directly, but third-party services may use similar technologies for authentication and functionality.