Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Kids Meal Finder ("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 website and services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Email address (when you create an account)
• Name (optional, for personalization)
• Payment information (processed securely by Stripe)
• Dietary preferences and restrictions you provide

Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address
• Usage data (pages visited, features used)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain our service
• To personalize your experience and meal recommendations
• To process payments and manage subscriptions
• To send you updates and marketing communications (with your consent)
• To improve our services and develop new features
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Clerk (authentication), Stripe (payments), Vercel (hosting), Supabase (database)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger or acquisition

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please visit your account settings or contact us at privacy@kidsmealfinder.com.

6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our site
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is designed for parents and caregivers. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@kidsmealfinder.com
• Address: [Your Business Address]