Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Fitdash ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our meal planning service.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account information: Name, email address, password
• Profile information: Age, gender, height, weight, activity level
• Dietary preferences: Goals, allergies, diet types, macro targets
• Payment information: Processed securely by third-party payment processors (we do not store credit card details)

Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you use our Service:

• Meal plans created and restaurants selected
• Food items viewed and ordered
• App usage patterns and preferences
• Device information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Analytics data: Page views, session duration, feature usage

Third-Party Data

We may receive information from third-party services:

• Restaurant menu and nutritional data from food delivery platforms
• Analytics data from Simple Analytics (privacy-focused, GDPR compliant)
• Payment processing information from third-party payment processors

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our meal planning Service
• Create personalized meal recommendations
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Communicate with you about your account and Service updates
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our Service
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect against fraud and unauthorized access

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in limited circumstances:

Service Providers

• Payment processors: Secure payment processing (subject to their privacy policies)
• Simple Analytics: Privacy-focused website analytics
• Cloud hosting providers: Data storage and processing

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights and safety.

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information by employees

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Specifically:

• Account information: Until you delete your account
• Usage data: Up to 2 years for analytics and improvements
• Payment records: As required by law and payment processor policies
• Support communications: Up to 3 years

7. Your Rights and Choices

Account Management

• Update your profile information through your account settings
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data in a portable format

Communication Preferences

• Opt out of marketing emails (service emails will still be sent)
• Manage notification preferences in your account settings

GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectify inaccurate information
• Right to erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies and tracking technologies:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic functionality and authentication
• Analytics: Simple Analytics (privacy-focused, no personal data collection)
• No advertising cookies: We do not use cookies for advertising or marketing tracking

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to restaurant websites and delivery platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending an email notification to registered users
• Displaying a notice in the Service

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.