simple-meals-policy

Privacy Policy for SimpleMeals

Last Updated: February 10, 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how SimpleMeals (“we”, “our”, or “the App”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our mobile application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

By using SimpleMeals, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Recipe Ingredients: When you input ingredients to generate recipes, this data is processed by our AI services.
Saved Favorites: Recipes you save as favorites are stored locally on your device.
Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your email address and authentication credentials.
Payment Information: When you purchase a subscription, payment processing is handled by third-party services (Google Play, RevenueCat). We do not store your credit card or payment details.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
Device Information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers.
Usage Data: Features you use, time spent in the app, interaction patterns, and crash reports.
Performance Data: App performance metrics to improve functionality and user experience.
1.3 Information from Third Parties
AI Services: We use Google Gemini AI to generate recipes. Your ingredient inputs are sent to Google’s servers for processing.
Analytics: We may use analytics services to understand app usage patterns.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Recipe Generation: To provide AI-powered recipe recommendations based on your ingredients. App Functionality: To save your favorite recipes and maintain your subscription status. Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, and enhance features. Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide technical assistance. Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and protect our legal rights.

We share your information only in the following circumstances:

3.1 Third-Party Service Providers

Google Gemini AI (Privacy Policy): Processes your ingredient inputs to generate recipes. RevenueCat (Privacy Policy): Manages subscriptions and in-app purchases. Google Play Services (Privacy Policy): Provides app infrastructure and services.

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

Favorite recipes are stored locally on your device using encrypted databases. Recipe generation history is stored locally and not transmitted to our servers.

4.2 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Regular security audits
Secure coding practices However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

Recipe Data: Locally stored recipes remain on your device until you delete them or uninstall the app. Usage Analytics: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely. Subscription Data: Retained as long as necessary for billing and tax purposes, typically 7 years after subscription end.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information. Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements). Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

6.2 Opt-Out Options

Marketing: We do not send marketing communications, but if we do in the future, you can opt out.

6.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at mlmesa.dev@gmail.com.

7. Children’s Privacy

SimpleMeals is not intended for children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Legal Compliance

This policy complies with:

✅ GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation - EU) ✅ CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act - USA) ✅ LFPDPPP (Federal Law on the Protection of Personal Data - Mexico) ✅ Google Play Store Policies

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:

Posting the updated policy in the app Updating the “Last Updated” date Your continued use of SimpleMeals after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: mlmesa.dev@gmail.com

SimpleMeals does not use cookies on mobile devices. However, third-party services integrated into the app may use similar tracking technologies. Please review their privacy policies for more information.

12. ACCEPTANCE

By downloading and using SimpleMeals, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Application.