Introduction

The Meal Finder ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and mobile application.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Recipe preferences and saved recipes (stored locally on your device)
Ingredient selections and search history (stored locally on your device)
Feedback and correspondence when you contact us

Automatically Collected Information

Usage data (pages viewed, features used)
Device information (device type, operating system, browser type)
Analytics data to help us improve our service

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and improve our recipe discovery service
Personalize your experience based on your preferences
Analyze usage patterns to enhance our features
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Send important updates about our service (if you opt in)

Data Storage and Security

Most of your data (saved recipes, preferences, history) is stored locally on your device using browser local storage or native device storage. This means:

Your recipe history stays on your device
We don't have access to your saved recipes or preferences
Clearing your browser data or app data will remove this information

For data we do collect (such as analytics), we use industry-standard security measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for analytics and hosting. These services may collect information as described in their respective privacy policies:

Cloudflare (hosting and CDN services)
Analytics tools (for understanding usage patterns)

Cookies and Tracking

We use local storage and cookies to:

Remember your preferences and settings
Store your saved recipes and meal history
Improve your experience across sessions

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may limit some functionality of our service.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the data we have about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Opt out of marketing communications
Clear your local data at any time through your device settings

International Users

If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

Contact Us

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

Email: maurobum43@gmail.com

Your Privacy Matters