Data Policy

Preggo Meal AI ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your data and maintaining transparency about how we collect, use, and share information. This Data Policy explains our practices regarding the data we process when you use our mobile application (the "App"), website (the "Site"), and related services (collectively, the "Services").

1. Data We Collect

We collect different types of information to provide and improve our Services:

Account Data

When you register for an account, we collect basic information such as:

• Email address
• Name
• Password (stored in encrypted form)
• Profile information (e.g., profile picture)

Pregnancy and Health Data

To personalize your meal plans and nutritional guidance, we collect health-related information that you voluntarily provide:

• Due date and pregnancy trimester
• Pre-pregnancy weight and current weight
• Height
• Pregnancy-related health conditions (e.g., gestational diabetes, preeclampsia)
• Food allergies and intolerances
• Dietary restrictions and preferences

Usage Data

We collect information about how you interact with our Services:

• Meal plan selections and customizations
• Saved recipes and favorites
• Grocery lists
• Search queries within the app
• Feature usage patterns
• Time spent using different aspects of the Service

Technical Data

We automatically collect certain technical information when you access our Services:

• IP address
• Device type and operating system
• Browser type and version
• App version
• Access times and dates
• Pages or screens viewed
• Referring websites

2. How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

Service Provision and Personalization

• Generate personalized meal plans based on your pregnancy stage, dietary needs, and preferences
• Provide nutritional guidance specific to your pregnancy journey
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Authenticate your identity and maintain your account
• Process transactions and fulfill orders (if applicable)

Service Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Identify popular features and content
• Debug issues and fix technical problems
• Develop new features based on user needs
• Train and improve our AI algorithms to provide better personalization

Communication

• Send important service updates and announcements
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Send newsletters and marketing communications (with consent)
• Deliver personalized notifications and reminders

Security and Compliance

• Detect and prevent fraud and unauthorized access
• Protect against security threats
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

• Encryption of sensitive data both in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and penetration testing
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Regular backups to prevent data loss
• Staff training on data protection and security practices

Your data is stored on secure cloud servers provided by established service providers who maintain appropriate security certifications. We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide our Services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

4. AI and Data Processing

Our Services use artificial intelligence (AI) to provide personalized meal plans and nutritional guidance. Here's how we use your data with our AI systems:

• Your health and dietary information is processed by our AI algorithms to generate personalized recommendations
• We may use anonymized and aggregated data to train and improve our AI models
• Our AI systems are designed to comply with data protection principles and undergo regular reviews
• You maintain control over what data is used for personalization through your privacy settings

We do not use automated decision-making that would produce legal effects or similarly significant effects on you without appropriate safeguards and consent.

5. Data Sharing

We share your data with the following categories of recipients:

• Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us deliver our Services, such as cloud hosting providers, payment processors, analytics services, and customer support tools.
• Business Partners: In some cases, we may share data with trusted partners to help us provide and improve our Services or to fulfill business operations.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your data may be transferred as a business asset.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Any sharing of data is subject to appropriate confidentiality and data protection requirements.

6. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
• Restriction: Request that we restrict processing of your data.
• Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your data to transfer to another service.
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing.
• Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law. In some cases, we may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide our Services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Different types of data may be kept for different periods:

• Account data is retained while your account is active
• Health and pregnancy data may be deleted or anonymized after your pregnancy term ends, unless you choose to retain it
• Usage data may be retained for a longer period in an aggregated, anonymized form
• Technical data for security purposes may be kept for up to one year

You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time. Following such a request, we will delete your personal data within a reasonable timeframe, unless we are required to retain certain information for legal or compliance purposes.

8. International Data Transfers

We may transfer, store, and process your information in countries other than your own. When we transfer your data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards in accordance with applicable data protection laws to ensure your data receives an adequate level of protection, such as standard contractual clauses or privacy shield certifications where applicable.

9. Changes to This Data Policy

We may update this Data Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a prominent notice on our Services, updating the "Last Updated" date, or by sending you a notification directly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Data Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: preggomealai@gmail.com