Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal information
Last updated: June 14, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to MinuMeal. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect the following personal information:
- Name and email address (when you join our waitlist or contact us)
- Contact information you provide through our contact form
- Survey responses and feedback when you participate in our research
- Communication preferences
Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use our services:
- Device information (device type, operating system)
- Usage data (how you interact with our app and website)
- Log information (IP address, browser type, access times)
Camera and Photos
When using MinuMeal's core features, you may choose to take photos of your ingredients. These photos are processed to identify ingredients and suggest recipes. We do not store these photos permanently unless you explicitly save them within the app.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from our website and stored on your device.
We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze how you use our website and app
- Improve our services and user experience
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our services
- Send you updates about MinuMeal's launch and features
- Send you promotional emails and newsletters (with your consent)
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Generate personalized recipe recommendations
- Process transactions and provide customer support
- Conduct surveys and gather feedback to improve our services
- Improve our app and services
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our services
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
- Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Waitlist information will be retained until the app launches and for a reasonable period thereafter.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access to your personal information
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of your personal information
- Restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Objection to processing
- Withdrawal of consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
9. Children's Privacy
MinuMeal is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary actions.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: info@minumeal.com
Contact Form: MinuMeal Contact Page