1. Introduction

Saucey ("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 and related services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Email address and authentication information
• Name and profile information
• Payment information (processed securely by Stripe)
• Device information and app usage data

Usage Information

• Recipe preferences and dietary restrictions
• Meal planning data and grocery lists
• Chat interactions with our AI assistant
• App features used and interaction patterns

Technical Information

• Device type, operating system, and app version
• IP address and general location data
• Crash reports and performance analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and improve our AI-powered recipe services
• Personalize your experience and recommendations
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send important updates and notifications
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our service
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries

4. Information Sharing

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

• Payment Processing: With Stripe for secure payment processing
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our app
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Objection: Object to processing of your data
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data

To exercise these rights, please reach out via our Contact page.

8. Third-Party Services

Our app may contain links to third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these services. We use the following third-party services:

• Stripe: Payment processing and subscription management
• Firebase: App analytics and crash reporting
• Google Services: Authentication and cloud infrastructure

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is 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.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy in the app and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out via our Contact page.