Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 26, 2025

At Mealist, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how First Mango Ventures, LLC ("Mealist," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our recipe management application and services.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password.
• Recipe Data: Recipes you save, create, or import, including ingredients, instructions, photos, and notes.
• Collections & Tags: How you organize your recipes, including collection names and custom tags.
• Meal Plans: Your weekly meal plans and associated shopping lists.
• Payment Information: When you subscribe to Premium, payment details are processed securely through our payment processor (we do not store credit card numbers).

Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: How you interact with our app, including features used, recipes viewed, and time spent in the app.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, and mobile device identifiers.
• Cookies & Analytics: We use cookies and similar technologies to understand app usage and improve our services.

Information from Third Parties

• Recipe Sources: When you import recipes from websites, Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube, we collect the content you choose to save.
• OAuth Services: If you sign in using Google or Apple, we receive basic profile information (name and email).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Mealist app and services
• Create and manage your account
• Process your subscription and payments
• Import and organize your recipes
• Generate meal plans and shopping lists
• Enable recipe sharing with friends (when you choose to share)
• Send you service updates, technical notices, and security alerts
• Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our features
• Send marketing communications (you can opt out anytime)
• Prevent fraud and ensure app security

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share your information only in these limited circumstances:

With Your Consent

• Shared Collections: When you share a recipe collection with friends, they can view the recipes in that collection.

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our business:

• Cloud hosting (AWS, Google Cloud)
• Payment processing (Stripe)
• Email services (SendGrid, Amazon SES)
• Analytics (Google Analytics, Mixpanel)
• Customer support tools

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations or court orders
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Prevent fraud or abuse
• Respond to government requests

Business Transfers

If Mealist is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS) and at rest
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Monitoring for suspicious activity

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Access and Update

You can access and update your account information and recipe data directly in the app settings.

Data Portability

You can export your recipes and data at any time through the app's export feature.

Delete Your Data

You can delete your account and all associated data by contacting us at hello@mealistapp.com. We will permanently delete your data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

Marketing Communications

You can opt out of marketing emails by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email we send you.

Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work properly if you disable cookies.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• Right to know what personal information we collect
• Right to delete your personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell your data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

6. Children's Privacy

Mealist is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.

7. International Data Transfers

Mealist is based in the United States. If you are accessing our services from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries. By using Mealist, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside of your country of residence.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and notify you via email or through the app. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

9. Contact Us