Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to PantryPal Next ("we," "our," or "us").

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the PantryPal Next mobile application (the "App").

By using PantryPal Next, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use the App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Data

When you use PantryPal Next, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• IP Address: Your approximate location based on IP address
• App Usage Data: Features used, screens viewed, time spent in app
• Crash Logs: Technical data to diagnose and fix app crashes
• Advertising ID: Mobile advertising identifiers (GAID on Android, IDFA on iOS) — collected only with your consent where required by law

2.2 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using the App:

• Account Information: Email address, password (encrypted), user ID
• Profile Information: Display name, profile photo (optional)
• User-Generated Content: Pantry items, shopping lists, budget information, recipe data, notes and preferences
• Social Features: Friend connections, shared shopping lists
• Support Communications: When you contact us for help, we collect your email, name, and message content

2.3 Advertising & Analytics Data

Through Google AdMob and similar advertising and analytics providers, we may collect, subject to your consent preferences:

• Ad interaction data (views, clicks, impressions)
• Ad performance metrics
• User engagement with advertisements
• Advertising identifiers for ad targeting and measurement

2.4 Location Data

We collect approximate location data (city/region level) based on your IP address to:

• Show region-appropriate content
• Determine applicable privacy regulations
• Provide localized features
• Serve relevant advertisements (subject to your consent)

We do NOT collect precise GPS location unless you explicitly enable it for a specific feature.

3. How We Use Your Data

• Core App Functionality: Maintain features, sync data, manage accounts, process purchases.
• Advertising: Display and measure ads based on your consent.
• Analytics & Improvement: Analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, develop new features.
• Communications: Send announcements and respond to support requests.
• Legal & Security: Comply with laws, protect against fraud, and enforce terms.

4. Advertising & Third-Party Services

4.1 Google AdMob

We use Google AdMob to serve advertisements. We request your permission through Apple's ATT framework on iOS or a consent form on Android before showing personalized ads.

4.2 Apple App Tracking Transparency (iOS)

We will only use your IDFA for personalized advertising if you grant permission through the iOS prompt.

4.3 Other Third-Party Services

• Firebase (Google): Authentication, storage, analytics, crash reporting.
• Push Notifications: For updates and reminders.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the EEA/UK/Switzerland, we process data based on: Consent, Legitimate Interest, Contractual Necessity, and Legal Obligation.

6. Data Sharing & Transfers

We share data with advertising partners (AdMob, Meta, etc.), analytics providers, and cloud service providers. We do NOT sell your personal data.

7. Data Retention

We retain account data while active and content until deleted. Account deletion requests are processed within 30 days.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you have rights including Access, Rectification, Erasure, Restriction, Portability, and Objection (GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, PIPEDA, etc.).

9. Children's Privacy

PantryPal Next is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Data Security

We use encryption (HTTPS/TLS), secure authentication, and access controls to protect your data.

11. Managing Consent & Preferences

Manage your preferences in-app via Profile → Privacy & Data Management.

12. In-App Account Deletion

Permanently delete your account via Profile → Settings → Privacy & Data Management → Delete My Account.

13. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use local storage, session tokens, and SDKs for app functionality and analytics.

14. Third-Party Links

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of linked third-party services.

15. Apple Privacy Manifest

PantryPal Next includes a Privacy Manifest file in accordance with Apple requirements.

16. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We reflect material changes by updating the date, in-app notifications, or email.

17. Contact Us

18. Supervisory Authorities

Rights to lodge complaints with authorities in the EU, UK, Switzerland, California, Brazil, Canada, and Australia.

19. Data Protection Officer

Contact: Pantrypalnext@gmail.com (Attn: DPO).

20. Legal Framework Summary

Complies with GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, PIPEDA, Privacy Act 1988, COPPA, and platform-specific guidelines.

Appendix: Data Inventory