Last Updated: August 13, 2023

 

Privacy Policy:

 

Welcome to Souchef Meal Planner ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy outlines the information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data when you use our mobile application ("App"). By accessing or using our App, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

 

1. Information We Collect

 

We collect the following types of data when you use our App:

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• Email: We collect your email address when you create an account for authentication purposes.

• Username: We collect a username you choose when creating an account.

• Password: We collect a password you create for your account. Please keep this information secure.

• Recipes, Restaurants, and Lists: We collect and store data you save within the App, such as recipes, restaurant information, and lists. This data is saved using Firebase Cloud Firestore to enable syncing across group member devices.

 

2. How We Use Your Data

 

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

 

• Authentication: Your email, username, and password are used to create and manage your account for authentication purposes. We utilize Firebase Authentication to handle account management securely.

• Data Syncing: We use Firebase Cloud Firestore to allow data syncing across members in a group. This enables data sharing among group members.

 

3. Data Security

 

We take the security of your data seriously. We use Firebase services, which implement security measures such as encryption during data transmission and storage.

 

4. Ad Serving

 

We use third-party services, including Google AdMob, to serve advertisements within the App. These third-party services may collect certain data and use it to serve relevant ads to users while using the app. The data collected may include, but is not limited to, device identifiers, IP addresses, and information about your interaction with the app and its content. In states where CCPA applies, we do not serve personalized ads that use your personal data for targeting purposes. For more information about how Google AdMob handles user data, please refer to Google AdMob Privacy Policy.

 

5. Your Rights

 

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at souchefapp.help@gmail.com.

 

6. Data Retention

 

We retain your data for as long as you have an active account and for a reasonable period after account deletion.

 

7. Opt-Out and Deletion

 

You can opt-out of data collection by not using our App. If you wish to delete your account and associated data, please contact us at souchefapp.help@gmail.com.

 

8. Updates to Privacy Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy as our App evolves. We will notify you of any significant changes by email or through the App.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you can reach out to us at souchefapp.help@gmail.com.