Privacy Policy for Grocery AI

Last Updated: May 29, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Grocery AI. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

  • Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture (when authenticating with Google).
  • Payment Information: When you purchase credits, payment information is processed by Stripe. We do not store complete credit card details on our servers.
  • Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our application, including grocery lists created, meals selected, and features used.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and other technology identifiers on your devices.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience and collect information about how you use our service.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Provide and maintain our service
  • Process transactions and manage your account
  • Generate grocery lists and meal recommendations based on your preferences
  • Improve and personalize your experience
  • Communicate with you regarding updates or support
  • Ensure the security of our service
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Authentication

We use Google Authentication for account creation and login. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for information on how they process your data.

4.2 Payment Processing

We use Stripe for payment processing. Please refer to Stripe's Privacy Policy for information on how they process your data.

4.3 AI Services

We use OpenAI for generating grocery lists and recommendations. The data sent to OpenAI is used solely for providing these features. Please refer to OpenAI's Privacy Policy for more information.

4.4 Food and Nutrition APIs

We use external food databases (such as Spoonacular and Edamam) to provide meal information. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information on how they handle data.

5. Data Storage and Security

We use Supabase to store your data securely. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights related to your personal data, including:

  • Access to your personal information
  • Correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion of your data
  • Restriction or objection to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdrawal of consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 9.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. 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.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

10. Cookie Policy

10.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit.

10.2 How We Use Cookies

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the basic functionality of our service.
  • Functional Cookies: Help us recognize you and remember your preferences.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our service.
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements.

10.3 Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, if you disable cookies, some features of our service may not function properly.