Privacy Policy

Plate Technologies ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Plate application (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. By using Plate, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you use Plate, we may collect the following types of personal information:

• Account information (name, email address, password)
• Profile information you choose to provide
• Kitchen inventory data (food items, expiration dates, quantities)
• Recipe preferences and cooking history
• Device information and usage data

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:

• Device information (type, model, operating system)
• IP address and location data
• Usage statistics and app interactions
• Crash reports and error logs

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Service
• To personalize your experience and provide recipe recommendations
• To notify you about changes to our Service
• To provide customer support
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our Service
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To send you marketing communications (with your consent)

3. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your data is stored on secure servers and is encrypted during transmission. We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist us in operating our Service (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics)
• When required by law or to respond to legal process
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• In connection with a business transfer or merger
• With your explicit consent

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@plate.tech

5.1 Account Deletion

You have the right to delete your account and all associated data at any time. To delete your account:

• Delete directly from the app in Settings → Account Settings → Delete Account
• Request deletion via our website at www.plate.tech/delete-account
• Contact us via email at info@plate.tech

When you request account deletion, we will permanently delete:

• Your account profile and settings
• Your email address and authentication information
• All kitchen inventory data (fridge, freezer, pantry items)
• All saved recipes and recipe preferences
• Your cooking history and activity logs
• All other personal data associated with your account

Account deletion requests are processed within 30 days. All personally identifiable information will be permanently deleted. Some anonymized data may be retained for legal or regulatory purposes.

Note: Account deletion is permanent and cannot be reversed. Please ensure you have exported any data you wish to keep before proceeding.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

7. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party services you visit.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these facilities.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: