Privacy Policy for Eat Matters
Last updated: June 29, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Eat Matters ("we," "us," "the App") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application.
1. Who We Are
Eat Matters is a recipe book and meal planning application with AI-assisted features. The data controller is Yuliia Assanova-Hordieieva. For privacy-related questions, contact us at assanova.yuliia@gmail.com.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only the data needed to operate the App's core features.
2.1 Account information
When you sign in via Sign in with Apple or Google Sign-In, we receive and store:
- Your email address (optionally hidden via Apple Private Relay)
- Your display name, if provided
- A unique user identifier generated by our authentication provider
We do not store passwords. Authentication is handled by Apple and Google.
2.2 User content
You may create or upload the following content, which is stored on your device and (if signed in) synchronized to your account:
- Recipes you create or import
- Meal plans and shopping lists
- Photos attached to recipes (selected from your device's photo library or taken with the camera)
- Cooking history and weekly statistics
2.3 Purchase information
When you subscribe to a paid tier, our subscription provider (see Section 3) processes purchase receipts from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). We receive only the subscription status (active/expired) and the product identifier — never your payment-card details, which are handled exclusively by Apple or Google.
2.4 Technical data
The App stores small amounts of technical data locally on your device (preferences, cached images, database files). This data does not leave your device unless you sign in and enable cloud sync.
We do not collect device advertising identifiers (IDFA), do not perform cross-app or cross-website tracking, and do not integrate any advertising SDKs.
2.5 Feedback and support
When you contact us through the App ("Contact developer") or report a problem with an import, we collect the message you write and any attachment you choose to add — for example, a screenshot and a snapshot of the recipe you were importing. These messages are stored in our backend (see Section 3) and delivered to our team through Telegram. We use them only to reply to you and to diagnose and fix issues.
3. Third-Party Services
We share the data described above with the following service providers strictly to operate the App:
| Provider | Purpose | Data shared |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | Sign in with Apple, App Store purchases | Email, name (if you choose to share), purchase receipt |
| Google LLC | Google Sign-In, Google Play purchases | Email, name, Google account ID, purchase receipt |
| Supabase, Inc. | Backend database, authentication, file storage | Account info, user content, photos |
| RevenueCat, Inc. | Subscription management and receipt validation | Anonymous user ID, purchase status |
| Anthropic, PBC (Claude AI) | AI-assisted recipe and meal suggestions | Text prompts you submit to AI features (e.g., dish names, ingredients). No account info is sent. |
| Google LLC (Gemini AI) | AI-assisted nutrition analysis | Text prompts you submit. No account info is sent. |
| Telegram FZ-LLC | Delivering your feedback and support messages to our team | The message text and any screenshot you submit. No account credentials are sent. |
AI prompts are forwarded through our backend (Supabase Edge Functions) and are not retained by us beyond the duration of the request. Please review each provider's own privacy policy for details on how they process data:
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your data exclusively to:
- Authenticate you and protect your account
- Store and synchronize your recipes, meal plans, and related content across devices
- Process and verify subscriptions
- Provide AI-assisted features when you request them
- Diagnose technical issues and improve the App
We do not sell your personal data, share it with advertisers, or use it for any purpose other than operating the App.
5. Photo Library and Camera Access
The App requests access to your photo library so you can attach photos to recipes, and to your camera so you can take new photos of dishes. These permissions are used only for the action you initiate; we do not scan, upload, or analyze your library or camera feed in any other way.
6. Data Retention
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Locally stored data remains on your device until you delete the App.
7. Account Deletion
You may delete your account and all associated data at any time:
- Inside the App: Settings → Profile → Delete Account
- Or by emailing us at assanova.yuliia@gmail.com with the subject "Delete my account"
Upon deletion, we erase your account record, user content, photos, and subscription metadata from our servers within 30 days. Backup copies are purged according to our backup retention schedule (no longer than 60 days).
8. Children's Privacy
The App is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 in the European Economic Area, or under the minimum age required in your country (at least 13 elsewhere). If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
9. International Data Transfers
Our service providers (Supabase, RevenueCat, Apple, Google, Anthropic) may process data in the United States and other countries. By using the App, you consent to such transfers.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (EU/UK/California), you may have the right to:
- Access the data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Receive a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, contact us at assanova.yuliia@gmail.com.
11. Security
We use industry-standard security practices: encrypted transport (HTTPS/TLS), encryption at rest on our backend, and authentication tokens with limited lifetimes. No system is perfectly secure; please use a strong password for your Apple ID or Google account.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top. Material changes will be communicated through the App or by email. Your continued use of the App after changes means you accept the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact:
Yuliia Assanova-Hordieieva
Email: assanova.yuliia@gmail.com