BiteCaddy ("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 the BiteCaddy mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service").
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our Service:
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and date of birth when you create an account.
- Location Data: Zip code to personalize grocery deals and store availability in your area.
- Dietary Preferences: Dietary restrictions and preferences you provide for recipe recommendations.
- Calorie & Meal Logs: Food entries, calorie counts, and nutritional data you log within the app.
- Shopping Lists: Grocery items and shopping lists you create and manage.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Service, including features used, pages visited, and session duration.
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide personalized grocery deals based on your location and preferences.
- Power meal planning and recipe discovery tailored to your dietary needs.
- Track your calorie intake and nutritional goals.
- Manage your shopping lists and streamline your grocery experience.
- Send you updates, promotions, and service-related communications (with your consent).
- Improve and optimize the Service through usage analytics.
- Ensure the security and integrity of your account.
3. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited information in the following circumstances:
- Grocery Store Partners: We may share anonymized or aggregated data with grocery store partners to provide you with relevant deals and promotions. This data cannot be used to identify you personally.
- Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party services that help us operate the Service (e.g., hosting, analytics). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit and at rest, secure authentication protocols, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access Your Data: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Update Your Information: Correct or update your account details at any time through the app settings.
- Delete Your Account: Request permanent deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us. We will process deletion requests within 30 days.
- Opt Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the link in our emails.
6. Third-Party Services
BiteCaddy integrates with the following third-party services:
- Supabase: Used for authentication and secure data storage. Supabase processes your account credentials and profile data according to their own privacy policy.
- Google OAuth: If you choose to sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google. We do not access any other Google account data.
- Facebook OAuth: If you choose to sign in with Facebook, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Facebook. We do not access your Facebook posts, friends list, or other account data.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and notify you through the app or via email for significant changes. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at info@bitecaddy.co.