Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 10, 2025

Welcome to Mealbench. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our recipe management application.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, and password.
• Recipe Data: We collect and store recipes, meal plans, shopping lists, and other content you create or upload to Mealbench.
• Profile Information: Any additional information you choose to provide in your profile settings.

Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: Information about how you use Mealbench, including features accessed, recipes viewed, and interaction patterns.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, and unique device identifiers.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage patterns.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve Mealbench services
• Process your transactions and manage your account
• Send you service-related communications and updates
• Personalize your experience and provide customized content
• Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve our services
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information.
• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, customer support).
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Mealbench, our users, or others.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Your data is stored on secure servers with encryption both in transit and at rest.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you wish to delete your account, you may do so through your account settings. Upon deletion, we will remove or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Update or correct your personal information through your account settings.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data.
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyze usage, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though this may affect certain features of Mealbench.

8. Third-Party Links

Mealbench may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Mealbench is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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.

10. International Users

If you are accessing Mealbench 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 servers are located.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of Mealbench after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@mealbench.com