Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create a PantryMind account, we collect:

• Email address for authentication
• Encrypted password (we never store plain text passwords)
• Account creation and last login timestamps
• Household invitation and membership data

Inventory Data

To provide inventory tracking functionality, we store:

• Food item names and categories
• Expiration dates and purchase dates
• Quantity and location information
• Custom notes and tags you add
• Household sharing permissions

Device Information

For app functionality and security, we collect:

• Device type and iOS version
• App version and crash logs (if enabled)
• Push notification tokens (for alerts)

What We DON'T Collect

• Photos: Images are processed on-device and never stored
• Location data: We don't track your location
• Personal contacts: We don't access your contact list
• Browsing history: We don't track your web activity
• Advertising data: We don't collect data for ads

How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to provide and improve PantryMind's services:

• Authenticate your account and maintain security
• Sync inventory data across your household members
• Send push notifications about expiring items
• Provide customer support when requested
• Improve app performance and fix bugs
• Comply with legal requirements

We never use your data for: Advertising, marketing to third parties, selling to data brokers, or any purpose not directly related to PantryMind's functionality.

Data Security

Encryption

All data transmission uses TLS 1.3 encryption. Data at rest is encrypted using AES-256 encryption with keys managed by Firebase Security.

Authentication

We use Firebase Authentication with industry-standard security practices, including secure password hashing and optional two-factor authentication.

Data Centers

Your data is stored in Google Cloud Platform data centers with enterprise-grade security, regular security audits, and 99.95% uptime SLA.

Your Rights

You have full control over your data:

• Access: View all data we have about you
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data
• Portability: Export your inventory data
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@pantrymind.app

Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

• Account data: Until you delete your account
• Inventory data: Until you delete items or your account
• Crash logs: Maximum 90 days
• Support communications: Up to 2 years for reference

When you delete your account, all associated data is permanently deleted within 30 days, except where required by law.

Children's Privacy

PantryMind is rated 4+ and is safe for family use. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that their child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify users of significant changes through the app and via email.

Continued use of PantryMind after policy changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.