Privacy Policy

EconoCart ('we', 'our', or 'us') is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our meal planning service.

By using EconoCart, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. This policy complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian privacy laws.

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Email address, password (hashed), and account preferences

• Location Data: Postal code to provide location-based services and store recommendations

• Preferences: Dietary restrictions, cooking skill level, meal preferences, and store preferences

• Meal Plans: Generated meal plans, shopping lists, and related data

• Usage Data: How you interact with the service, features used, and performance metrics

• Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we do not store full payment card details)

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our meal planning service

• Personalize your experience with meal recommendations and preferences

• Process payments and manage subscriptions

• Send service-related communications (account updates, meal plan notifications)

• Analyze usage patterns to improve our service

• Ensure security and prevent fraud

• Comply with legal obligations

• Storage: Your data is stored securely on Firebase (Google Cloud Platform) servers, which are located in Canada and the United States

• Security Measures: We use encryption, secure connections (HTTPS), and industry-standard security practices

• Data Retention: We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your data at any time

• Backup: Data is backed up regularly to prevent loss

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

• Stripe: Payment processing (subject to Stripe's privacy policy)

• Firebase (Google Cloud): Data storage and backend services (subject to Google's privacy policy)

• Google Maps: Geocoding services for location-based features (subject to Google's privacy policy)

• These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them

• We use minimal cookies and tracking technologies

• Session management: Essential cookies for maintaining your login session

• Analytics: We may use analytics tools to understand how the service is used (anonymized data)

• You can control cookies through your browser settings

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data

• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data

• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data

• Data Export: Request an export of your data in a portable format

• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing (may limit service functionality)

• To exercise these rights, contact us through your account settings or via email

EconoCart is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.

We implement various security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest

• Secure authentication and authorization

• Regular security audits and updates

• Access controls and monitoring

• However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the service.

Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

The 'Last Updated' date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

• Through your account settings

• Via email (contact information available in your account)

• We will respond to your inquiries within a reasonable timeframe