Effective date: January 7th, 2025
Welcome to Picky Eaters. We are committed to protecting the privacy of families who use our platform to create personalized meal plans for their children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect and process the following types of data:
- Parent/Guardian Information: Name, email address, and account details provided during registration.
- Meal Preferences: Dietary preferences, allergies, likes, dislikes, and other inputs required to generate personalized meal plans.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use the platform, including saved meal plans and browsing patterns.
- Device Information: Type of device, operating system, and other technical details necessary for providing our service.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To create personalized meal plans based on your inputs.
- To save and provide access to your previously generated meal plans.
- To improve the quality of our platform and add features to enhance the meal planning experience.
- To communicate with parents/guardians regarding account updates, services, or promotions.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.
3. Children's Privacy
We are committed to protecting children's privacy and complying with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We:
- Require parental consent before collecting or using any personal information related to children under 13.
- Limit the information collected to what is reasonably necessary to generate meal plans.
- Give parents/guardians full control to review, modify, or delete their data or their child’s information.
- Do not condition platform use on providing more information than is reasonably necessary.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share information under the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who help us provide our services, subject to confidentiality agreements.
- Analytics: Aggregated and anonymized data may be used to understand platform usage trends and improve our services.
- Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
5. Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your information, including encryption, access controls, and regular security audits. We prioritize data protection, especially for sensitive dietary and personal preferences.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Parents/guardians have the right to:
- Review and update their personal information and preferences.
- Request deletion of their account and associated data.
- Refuse further collection or use of their information.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date."
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
