Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

   When you use the App, we may collect certain information from you, including:
   • Personal information such as your name and email address when you create an account.
   • Household information, including the names and email addresses of members in your household, to facilitate recipe sharing and communication within your household.
   • Public and private recipe information, including ingredients, instructions, photos, and equipment details, that you choose to share or keep private.
   • Information about your interaction with the App, including the recipes you save, the shopping lists you create, and the preferences you set.

2. How We Use Your Information

   We use the information collected from you to provide and improve the App's functionality and services. This includes:
   • Creating and managing your account, household, and profile.
   • Facilitating recipe sharing and communication within your household.
   • Displaying public recipes and making them available to other users of the App.
   • Generating auto-generated shopping lists based on the recipes you select for your meal plans.
   • Personalizing your experience within the App, such as providing recommendations and suggestions based on your preferences.
   • Analyzing usage patterns and trends to improve the App's features and functionality.
   • Communicating with you about updates, news, and promotional offers related to the App.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

   We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:
   • With your consent or at your direction, such as when you choose to share a recipe publicly.
   • With members of your household to facilitate recipe sharing and communication.
   • With service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, and customer support.
   • When required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property, or those of others.
   • In connection with a business transfer or merger, in which case your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4. Data Retention

   We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

5. Security

   We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage system is entirely secure, so we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

6. Contact Us

   If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Changes to the Privacy Policy

   We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted with a new effective date. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

By using the Homei mobile application, you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.