Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 14, 2026
The Meal Plan Vault ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our web application and Chrome extension.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address (for authentication and communication)
- Name (optional, for personalization)
- Profile picture (optional, if you choose to add one)
Recipe Data
When you save recipes, we store:
- Recipe title, ingredients, and instructions
- Recipe images and metadata (prep time, cook time, servings)
- Tags and categories you assign
- Source URL of imported recipes
- Your meal plan schedules and grocery lists
Chrome Extension Data
Our Chrome extension:
- Does NOT track your browsing history
- Does NOT collect data from non-recipe pages
- Only accesses recipe structured data (JSON-LD) when you actively choose to save a recipe
- Stores your authentication token locally in Chrome's secure storage
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our meal planning services
- Sync your recipes across devices
- Generate grocery lists from your meal plans
- Send important account notifications
- Respond to your support requests
Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption. We use trusted cloud infrastructure providers and implement appropriate security measures to protect your information.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties except:
- When required by law
- With service providers who help operate our service (e.g., hosting, email)
- With your explicit consent (e.g., when sharing a recipe publicly)
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and associated data
- Export your recipes and data
- Opt out of marketing communications
Cookies
We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We may use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our service, but these do not contain personal information.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes via email or in-app notification.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@mealplanvault.com