Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

ChewChart is designed with privacy in mind. We collect minimal information to provide you with the best meal planning experience:

• Local Storage Data: Your meal plans and preferences are stored locally in your browser's storage
• Optional Account Data: If you choose to sign in, we collect your email address and encrypted meal data for cloud sync
• Analytics Data: We use PostHog to collect anonymous usage statistics to improve our service

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely to:

• Save and sync your meal plans across devices (if you sign in)
• Provide meal planning functionality and features
• Improve our service through anonymous usage analytics
• Remember your preferences and settings

We do not sell, share, or use your personal information for advertising purposes.

3. Data Storage and Security

Your meal planning data is stored securely:

• Local Storage: Meal plans are stored in your browser's local storage by default
• Cloud Storage: If you sign in, data is encrypted and stored securely with Supabase
• Security Measures: All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
• Data Control: You can delete your data at any time using the clear function or by contacting us

4. Third-Party Services

ChewChart uses the following third-party services:

• PostHog: Anonymous analytics to improve our service
• Supabase: Secure cloud storage for signed-in users
• CDN Services: For loading external libraries (jsPDF, Day.js, LineIcons)

These services have their own privacy policies and data handling practices.

5. Sharing and Export

When you use our sharing features:

• Sharing is always initiated by you and under your control
• No meal data is automatically shared with third parties
• Export functions (PDF, copy to clipboard) keep your data on your device
• Social sharing redirects to platforms where their privacy policies apply

6. Cookies and Local Storage

ChewChart uses browser storage to enhance your experience:

• Local storage for saving your meal plans and preferences
• Session storage for temporary app state
• No tracking cookies for advertising purposes
• Analytics cookies from PostHog (anonymous)

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have full control over your data:

• Access: View all your stored meal plans in the app
• Delete: Use the clear function to remove all data
• Export: Download your meal plans as PDF or text
• Opt-out: Use the app without creating an account for maximum privacy

8. Children's Privacy

ChewChart is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us to have it removed.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally. When we do:

• We'll update the "Last Updated" date below
• Significant changes will be highlighted in the app
• Continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

10. Contact Us