Privacy Policy for MyMealVault

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve the Service.

a. Information You Provide

• Account information (such as email address and name)
• Recipes, meal plans, and food preferences you save
• Communications you send to us (such as support requests and feedback)

b. Automatically Collected Information

• Device and usage data (such as browser type, device type, and IP address)
• Interaction data (such as features used and pages viewed)
• Log data for performance, reliability, and security monitoring

c. Payment Information

Payments are processed by third-party providers such as Stripe. We do not store your full payment card details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information strictly to operate and improve MyMealVault.

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Personalize your experience (such as meal planning and preferences)
• Improve features, performance, and reliability
• Communicate with you about your account or updates
• Send optional marketing communications (you may opt out at any time)
• Ensure security and prevent abuse of the Service

3. Our Commitment to Your Data

We take a clear stance:

• We do not sell your personal information. Ever.
• We only use your data to provide and improve MyMealVault
• We only share data with trusted providers when necessary to operate the Service

4. How We Share Information

We share information only in limited situations.

a. Service Providers

We use trusted third parties to operate our Service, such as:

• Hosting and infrastructure providers (e.g., Amazon Web Services)
• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe)
• Email and communication service providers

These providers are only given access to information necessary to perform their functions on our behalf.

b. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests.

c. Business Transfers

If MyMealVault is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Your Choices and Rights

You have control over your information:

• Access and update your account information at any time
• Delete your account (which removes your personal data from our systems, subject to legal requirements)
• Opt out of marketing emails using unsubscribe links

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request deletion of your personal data

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide the Service
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

7. Data Security

We take the security of your information seriously and implement safeguards designed to protect it.

a. Encryption

• Data is encrypted in transit using industry-standard protocols (such as HTTPS/TLS)
• Data is encrypted at rest using strong encryption standards

b. Access Controls

• Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel and systems that require it to operate the Service
• We follow the principle of least privilege when granting access
• Authentication and access controls are enforced across our systems

c. Infrastructure Security

• Our systems are hosted on secure cloud infrastructure services
• We rely on managed services and built-in security controls to reduce risk and improve reliability

d. Monitoring and Protection

• We monitor systems for performance, reliability, and potential security issues
• We take reasonable steps to detect and prevent unauthorized access or misuse

e. Limitations

No method of transmission or storage is completely secure. While we take reasonable measures to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Analytics and Usage Data

We use analytics tools to understand how users interact with the Service and to improve performance and usability.

a. What We Collect

Analytics tools may collect:

• Pages viewed and features used
• Device, browser, and general location (such as city-level data)
• Interaction patterns (such as clicks and navigation flows)

Analytics data may be associated with your account to improve your experience.

b. How We Use Analytics

We use this information to:

• Improve product functionality and user experience
• Diagnose errors and performance issues
• Understand usage trends and feature adoption
• Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns

c. Analytics Providers

We use trusted third-party analytics providers to process this data. These providers may use cookies or similar technologies to collect usage information.

For example, we use:

• Google Analytics for marketing and website analytics
• PostHog for in-product analytics and feature usage

These providers process data on our behalf and are not permitted to use it for their own independent purposes beyond providing their services.

d. Your Choices

You can limit or disable analytics tracking by:

• Adjusting your browser settings to block cookies
• Using available opt-out tools (such as Google Analytics opt-out browser add-ons)

9. Children’s Privacy

MyMealVault is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes by updating the “Last Updated” date or through the Service.

11. Contact Us

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

MyMealVault, LLC

Email: support@mymealvault.com