Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 5, 2026

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Account Information: Email address, name, and profile picture (from Google OAuth).
  • Profile Data: Age, sex, weight, height, dietary preferences, allergies, and health goals you provide.
  • Usage Data: Recipes saved, meal logs, pantry items, and meal plans you create.
  • Payment Information: Processed securely by Stripe. We do not store your credit card details.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide personalized meal recommendations and nutrition tracking.
  • To calculate your nutritional needs based on your profile.
  • To remember your preferences and pantry items.
  • To process payments and manage your subscription.
  • To send important service updates and support communications.

3. AI and Your Data

  • We use Google Gemini AI to generate meal suggestions and recipes.
  • Your profile data and preferences are sent to the AI to personalize recommendations.
  • Conversations with the AI may be stored to improve your experience.
  • We do not sell your data to third parties or use it to train AI models.

4. Data Sharing

We share your data only with:

  • Stripe: For payment processing.
  • Google: For authentication (OAuth) and AI services.
  • Resend: For sending authentication emails.
  • Vercel: For hosting the application.
  • Supabase: For database storage.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

  • All data is transmitted over HTTPS encryption.
  • Passwords are not stored (we use OAuth and magic link authentication).
  • Database access is restricted and secured.
  • We regularly review our security practices.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data.
  • Correction: Update or correct your information.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data.
  • Export: Download your data in a portable format.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your data within 30 days, except where required by law.

9. Children's Privacy

MealThinker is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through the service.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, contact us at [email protected].