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Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Smart Pantry, your privacy and trust are our top priorities. This Privacy Policy explains in detail how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our services. These services include managing pantry items, setting reminders, creating shopping lists, and receiving product recommendations. By using Smart Pantry, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

 

2. Information We Collect

a. Account Information

  • Name, email address, and optional profile details (e.g., profile picture, preferences).
  • Authentication data (such as login credentials) to secure your account.

b. Usage Data

  • Pantry items you add, edit, or remove.
  • Shopping lists you create and reminders you set.
  • Interaction logs, such as feature usage, clicks, and navigation patterns within the app.

c. Device Information

  • Device type, operating system, and version.
  • Unique device identifiers (such as app installation ID).
  • Performance data, crash reports, and diagnostic logs.
  • Camera Access and location access for certain features.

d. Optional Data (if you choose to provide)

  • Feedback submitted through surveys or support requests.
  • Preferences for product recommendations or notifications.

 

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

  • Core Functionality: Managing pantry items, reminders, and shopping lists.
  • Personalization: Recommending relevant products and tailoring app features to your preferences.
  • Notifications: Sending timely alerts, reminders, and updates.
  • Improvement: Enhancing app performance, fixing bugs, and developing new features.
  • Support: Responding to inquiries, troubleshooting issues, and providing customer service.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties without your explicit consent.

 

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share limited data only in the following cases:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who help us operate the app (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics). These providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred under the same privacy protections.

 

5. Data Protection

We implement industry-standard security measures, including:

  • Encryption: All data is encrypted during transmission (SSL/TLS) and at rest.
  • Access Controls: Only authorized personnel can access your data.
  • Regular Audits: Security practices are reviewed and updated periodically.
  • Data Minimization: We collect only the data necessary to provide our services.

 

6. Data Retention

  • Account information is retained as long as your account is active.
  • Usage and device data are retained for analytical and troubleshooting purposes, but anonymized whenever possible.
  • You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time (see Section 9).

 

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data.
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data.
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service.
  • Withdrawal of Consent: Opt out of product recommendations or marketing communications.

 

8. Children’s Privacy

Smart Pantry is not intended for children under 13 (or the age of digital consent in your region). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

 

9. Managing Your Data

You can manage your privacy settings directly in the app, including:

  • Updating account details.
  • Controlling notification preferences.
  • Requesting account deletion.

For additional requests, you may contact our support team at support@smartpantry.ai

 

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. Updates will be communicated through the app or via email. The “Last Updated” date at the top of the policy will indicate the latest revision.