Privacy Policy

MealPrepForge LLC ("MealPrepForge," "we," "us," or "our") operates mealprepforge.com and the MealPrepForge web application (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

By using MealPrepForge, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Account information: Name, email address, password
• Profile information: Gender, age, height, weight, body composition data
• Health and fitness goals: Fat loss, muscle gain, calorie targets, protein targets
• Dietary preferences: Food preferences, dietary restrictions
• Usage data: Saved recipes, meal plans, ingredient swap requests, shopping lists

Information Collected Automatically

• Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Log data: IP address, pages visited, time on page, referring URL
• Cookies: Session and preference cookies (see Section 7)

What We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect or store your credit card number or full payment details. All payment processing is handled by Stripe, Inc.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, operate, and improve the Service
• Personalize recipe scoring and AI-powered ingredient swap recommendations
• Calculate your nutritional targets (TDEE, calorie goals, protein targets)
• Generate personalized meal plans and shopping lists
• Communicate with you about your account and updates
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the Service
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your health or body composition data for advertising.

3. Health and Body Composition Data

MealPrepForge collects body composition data to personalize your experience. This information is used solely to provide nutritional recommendations within the app.

Important: MealPrepForge is not a medical service. This information is not considered Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA. We are not a healthcare provider. Do not rely on MealPrepForge for medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before making significant dietary changes.

4. How We Share Your Information

Service Providers

We use the following third-party services that process data on our behalf:

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights or your safety.

Business Transfer

If MealPrepForge LLC is acquired or its assets sold, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your information is transferred and subject to a different privacy policy.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except information we are legally required to retain (typically up to 7 years for financial records).

6. Payment Processing

All payments are processed by Stripe, Inc. We do not store, process, or transmit your credit card information. Stripe is PCI DSS Level 1 certified. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.

7. Cookies

We use cookies for:

• Essential cookies: Session management and authentication — required for the Service to function
• Preference cookies: Store your profile settings (e.g., prepforge_profile) — required for core features

You can manage cookies in your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may prevent the Service from working.

8. Your Rights and Choices

• Access and Correction: Update your profile anytime in account settings
• Account Deletion: Email privacy@mealprepforge.com — processed within 30 days
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data by contacting us

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, request correction, and opt out of the sale of your data. We do not sell your data. Contact us at privacy@mealprepforge.com.

European Users (GDPR)

You have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, and port your personal data. Our lawful basis for processing is contract performance and legitimate interests. To exercise your rights, contact privacy@mealprepforge.com.

9. Data Security

We protect your information with encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS), encrypted storage via Supabase, row-level security ensuring users can only access their own data, and secure API key management. No internet transmission is 100% secure. If we become aware of a breach affecting your data, we will notify you within 72 hours.

10. Children's Privacy

MealPrepForge is intended for users 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. Contact us at privacy@mealprepforge.com if you believe a child has provided us information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy and will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy and, for significant changes, emailing registered users. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us