1. Introduction

PantryPal ("the App," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how it is used, shared, and protected when you use PantryPal.

By using the App, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide and improve PantryPal's functionality, including:

Account Information: name, email address, password, and household-sharing preferences.
Device Information: device type, operating system, app version, and crash/usage analytics.
Pantry Data: items you add, expiration dates, quantities, and categories.
Location Data (optional): only when used to find local grocery delivery services or store availability.
Third-Party Integration Data: information required to connect with grocery partners such as Amazon, Instacart, Walmart, etc. (e.g., access tokens or session IDs, never your passwords).
Communication Data: messages sent to support or feedback you provide within the app.

3. Purpose for Collecting Information

We collect personal information for the following purposes:

Account Management

To create, manage, and secure your user account.

Personalized User Experience

To show relevant pantry items, track inventory, recommend recipes, and suggest reordering options.

App Functionality

To sync your data across devices and shared household members.
To generate alerts for expiring or low-stock items.

Shopping Integration

To connect you to third-party services (e.g., Amazon, Instacart, Walmart) for reordering items or managing shopping lists.
To track affiliate purchases, if applicable, in a privacy-safe way.

App Improvement and Analytics

To understand how users interact with the app, fix bugs, and enhance performance.

Customer Support and Communication

To respond to your requests, inquiries, and feedback.

Legal and Security Purposes

To comply with laws, enforce our Terms of Service, and protect users from fraud or misuse.

4. How We Use and Share Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

We may share limited data only in the following cases:

With service providers that help operate the app (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics).
With third-party grocery or shopping partners—only when you actively connect or use their services within the app.
To comply with legal obligations or protect user safety.

All third-party partners are required to maintain the same level of data protection that we uphold.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

You can delete your account and all related data at any time from the app settings.

6. Data Security

We use encryption, secure servers, and restricted access to protect your personal information.

While we take strong precautions, no method of data transmission is 100% secure, and users share data at their own discretion.

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
Withdraw consent for optional data collection (like location or analytics).
Request information on how your data is used or shared.

Requests can be submitted via the "Contact Us" section within the app or at [insert your support email].

8. Children's Privacy

PantryPal is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover such data has been collected, we will delete it immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When changes occur, we'll notify you through the app or via email before the new version takes effect.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact us at:

Email: smartpantrypal@gmail.com

Website: smartpantrypal.com

Smart Pantry Pal Privacy Policy