Privacy Policy

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This Privacy Policy explains how PowerPlatez collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information when you use the PowerPlatez mobile application and related services.

By using the App, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

Health & Safety Notice (Important)
PowerPlatez is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Nutrition guidance and recommendations are informational only, may be incomplete or inaccurate for your situation, and are not a substitute for professional advice from a qualified healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions about your health, diet, or medical condition. If you choose to rely on any content in the App, you do so at your own risk.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following categories:

A. Account & Contact Information

Identifiers: email address, username, user ID (e.g., Firebase UID).
Authentication: password or auth token (managed by your platform’s secure mechanisms).
Subscription status: entitlement state and product identifiers (via RevenueCat / App Store).

B. User-Provided Content

Questionnaire responses: height, weight, age, sex/gender, activity level, goals, dietary preferences/restrictions, allergies, medical conditions you choose to disclose, hydration and workout habits, meal frequency, budgets, cuisine preferences.
- Note: You provide this data voluntarily to personalize your experience. Some of this information may be considered sensitive in certain jurisdictions.
Pantry items & meal logs: foods you say you have, liked recipes, saved recipes, calendar/logs.
Search queries & in-app inputs: text you type to find or generate recipes.

C. App Usage & Device Data

Usage: screens viewed, taps, session time, feature interactions.
Device: device model, OS version, app version, language, time zone, approximate location (derived from device settings), IP address (transient), crash logs, and diagnostics.
Push tokens: if you opt in to push notifications.

D. Transaction & Payment Data

We receive non-financial purchase metadata from Apple/Google via RevenueCat (e.g., product ID, subscription status, start/renewal/cancellation dates). We do not receive or store your full payment card details.

E. Cookies & Local Storage

We may use local storage/AsyncStorage and similar technologies for session management, preferences, and rate limits.

2. How We Use Your Information

We process information to:

Provide & maintain the Services
- Authenticate you, sync data (e.g., pantry, questionnaire, likes), generate & display recipes, and run core app features.
Personalize the experience
- Adjust recipe results and suggestions based on your questionnaire, pantry, likes, and app usage.
Operate subscriptions & billing
- Verify entitlements, manage trials/renewals/cancellations via RevenueCat and the relevant app store.
Communicate with you
- Send transactional notices, respond to support, and (with your consent where required) send product updates or reminders.
Analytics, performance, and safety
- Monitor app stability, fix bugs, improve features, detect misuse or fraud, and maintain security.
Legal compliance
- Enforce our terms, comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, and protect our rights and users.

3. Lawful Bases (EEA/UK/Similar Jurisdictions)

Where required, we rely on the following legal bases:

Contract: to provide the Services you request (authentication, syncing, subscriptions).
Legitimate interests: to secure and improve the App, perform analytics, and prevent fraud (balanced against your rights).
Consent: for processing sensitive questionnaire data, push notifications, and certain marketing communications. You can withdraw consent at any time in settings or by contacting us.
Legal obligation: to meet regulatory and tax requirements.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share limited data with:

Service providers / processors who help us operate the App under contractual duties of confidentiality and security, such as:
- Firebase (Google) for authentication, database, analytics/crash reporting.
- RevenueCat for subscription management and entitlements.
- Push notification providers (Apple/Google).
- Analytics/diagnostics tools to improve performance and stability.
App stores (Apple/Google) in connection with purchases, refunds, and compliance.
Authorities or third parties where required by law, legal process, or to protect rights, safety, and security.
Business transfers: if we engage in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may transfer as part of that transaction subject to this Policy’s protections.

We require recipients to safeguard your data and use it only for the purposes we authorize.

5. Sensitive Information

Questionnaire data can reveal health-related information (e.g., dietary restrictions, medical conditions you choose to disclose). We process such data only to personalize your experience (e.g., recipe filtering) and only with your consent (obtained when you submit the questionnaire). You may:

Decline to provide sensitive fields (some features may be limited).
Withdraw consent at any time by updating questionnaire settings or contacting us.
Request deletion of questionnaire data (see Section 10).

We do not use sensitive information for advertising.

6. Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction, e.g., 16 in parts of the EU/UK). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us data, contact us and we will delete it.

7. Data Retention

We retain information:

For as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Services.
If you become inactive, we generally retain data for up to 24 months, then delete or anonymize it unless a longer period is required by law or for legitimate business needs (e.g., security logs, tax records).
You may request deletion at any time (see Section 10).

8. Security

We implement technical and organizational measures designed to protect your information, including encryption in transit and access controls. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; you use the Services at your own risk. Promptly notify us of any suspected unauthorized access.

9. International Transfers

We may process and store information in countries other than your own. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect personal data transferred internationally.

10. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access the personal information we hold about you.
Correct inaccurate data.
Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”).
Portability (receive a copy in a portable format).
Restrict or object to certain processing (including profiling for personalization).
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Opt out of marketing communications and push notifications (device settings).
Appeal decisions (certain U.S. state laws).

To exercise rights, contact us at [privacy@powerplatez.app]. We may verify your identity before fulfilling requests. You may also control certain data in-app (e.g., edit questionnaire/pantry, remove likes, delete account).

11. California Privacy Disclosures (CPRA/“CCPA”)

If you are a California resident, you have the rights described above and:

Categories collected: identifiers (email, user ID), app activity, device data, in-app content (questionnaire/pantry/logs), subscription status.
Sources: you, your device, app stores, analytics/service providers.
Business purposes: as in Section 2.
Sharing/selling: We do not sell personal information. We also do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Sensitive personal information: processed only for personalization with your consent; not used to infer characteristics for advertising.
Non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

Authorized agents may submit requests on your behalf with valid authorization.

12. Marketing & Communications

We may send you service-related communications (e.g., account, subscription, transactional messages). With your consent (where required), we may send product updates or tips. You can opt out at any time via in-app settings or the message footer. Push notifications can be controlled in device settings.

13. Third-Party Links & Content

The App may link to third-party websites or content we do not control. This Policy does not cover their practices. Review their privacy policies before providing information.

14. Do Not Track

Your browser or device may send “Do Not Track” signals. Because there is no consistent industry standard for compliance, we do not respond to these signals. We honor applicable opt-out mechanisms under relevant privacy laws.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post the updated Policy with a new “Last updated” date and, where required, notify you and obtain consent for material changes.

16. Contact Us

PowerPlatez

PowerPlatez
Email: recipesuggestions1780@gmail.com

17. Additional Notices

A. Automated Decision-Making / Profiling

We use limited profiling (e.g., matching your questionnaire/pantry to recipes) to personalize results. You can disable or delete questionnaire/pantry data; personalization quality may decrease.

B. Data Minimization

Provide only the information you are comfortable sharing. You can use the App with minimal data, though certain features require specific inputs (e.g., personalization needs questionnaire/pantry data).

C. Accountability & Audit

We maintain internal access logs, least-privilege access controls, and periodic reviews of processor compliance.

18. Health & Safety Notice (Reiterated)

PowerPlatez is not a healthcare provider and the Services do not offer medical advice. Nutrition content and recommendations may be incomplete, inaccurate, or unsuitable for your circumstances. Always consult a qualified professional. Do not disregard professional medical advice because of something you read in the App. If you experience a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.

Important: Terms of Use & Medical Disclaimer (Companion Document)

The liability scenario you described (e.g., a user eats fatty foods, suffers harm, and threatens to sue) is addressed primarily in your Terms of Use, not your Privacy Policy. You should publish Terms of Use alongside this Policy, including:

No Medical Advice & No Professional-Client Relationship
Assumption of Risk by the user
Limitation of Liability (to the maximum extent permitted by law)
Warranty Disclaimers (services provided “as is”)
Indemnification (user agrees to defend/indemnify PowerPlatez against claims arising from misuse)
Arbitration/Class-Action Waiver (where enforceable)
Governing Law & Venue
Account Deletion & Refunds (as applicable)