DishPal Privacy Policy

Overview

DishPal ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the DishPal mobile application (the "Service").

1. Information Collection

1.1 Information We Collect

• Recipes and notes: Content you enter is stored locally on your device.
• Ingredients and lists: Items generated for shopping or meal planning.
• Settings: Preferences saved locally to enable core functionality.

1.2 Information We Do Not Collect

2. Information Storage

2.1 Local Storage

2.2 Data Security

• Data is protected by iOS system-level security
• The app follows Apple's recommended security best practices
• Data is stored in the device's secure sandbox environment

3. Information Usage

3.1 Data Purposes

Your data is used only for the following purposes:

• Providing core app functionality (recipe organization, meal planning)
• Generating shopping lists and ingredient categories
• Saving preferences and app configuration

3.2 Data Processing Principles

• Minimization: Only collect and process necessary data
• Purpose Limitation: Data is used only for clearly stated purposes
• User Control: You can modify or delete data at any time

4. Information Sharing

4.1 No Sharing Policy

4.2 Legal Requirements

Only in extreme circumstances might we be compelled to disclose information by law.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Apple Services

DishPal may use Apple-provided services such as UserNotifications for local reminders. These services are governed by Apple's privacy policy.

5.2 No Other Third-Party Services

We do not integrate third-party analytics, advertising, or external data collection services.

6. User Rights

6.1 Data Control Rights

• Access: View all data stored in the app
• Modification: Edit or update your information at any time
• Deletion: Completely delete all data

6.2 Data Deletion

You can delete data within the app or by uninstalling the app (removes local data).

7. Children's Privacy

DishPal does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. We recommend parental supervision for child usage.

8. Data Retention

• Data is retained only on your device
• Uninstalling the app permanently deletes local data
• We do not retain copies of your data on servers

9. Security Measures

• Uses iOS security frameworks and app sandbox
• Supports device-level protection features
• No background transmission of your data

10. International Data Transfer

• Your data does not leave your device
• No cross-border transfers are involved

11. Privacy Policy Updates

• Significant changes may be communicated via in-app notices
• Check this page regularly
• Continued use indicates acceptance of updates

12. Applicable Laws

• GDPR (EU), CCPA (California)
• Apple App Store Review Guidelines
• Other applicable local data protection laws

13. Privacy Commitment