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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 12, 2026  ·  Effective Date: February 12, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Sproutly ("we," "our," or "us"). We operate the Sproutly mobile application (the "App") and the website located at sproutly.app (the "Website"), collectively referred to as the "Service."

We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy describes what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our Service:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and authentication credentials. If you sign in via Google or Apple, we receive the basic profile information shared by those providers.
• User Content: Recipes you create or save, meal plans, shopping lists, fridge inventory data, dietary preferences, and allergy information you enter into the App.
• Camera & Photo Data: When you use features such as Vision Chef or the barcode scanner, images are processed to identify ingredients, products, or dishes. Images may be sent to our AI processing services (see Section 4) but are not stored permanently on our servers unless you explicitly save them.
• Communications: When you contact support, we collect the content of your messages and any attachments.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Usage Data: Features used, screens visited, actions taken, timestamps, and session duration.
• Crash & Performance Data: Diagnostic data such as crash logs, performance metrics, and error reports to help us improve stability.
• IP Address & Approximate Location: We collect IP addresses for security purposes. We do not collect precise GPS location.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Authentication Providers: If you sign in using Google or Apple, we receive your name, email, and profile photo as permitted by those services.
• Analytics Services: We use analytics tools that may collect aggregated and anonymized usage data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide & Maintain the Service: Operate the App, process your requests, generate meal plans, synchronize data across devices, and deliver core functionality.
• AI-Powered Features: Process your inputs (text, images, voice) through artificial intelligence systems to provide recipe suggestions, ingredient recognition, scaling calculations, and dietary transformations. See Section 4 for details.
• Personalization: Tailor content, recommendations, and the user experience to your preferences and dietary profile.
• Improvement & Analytics: Analyze usage patterns to improve functionality, fix bugs, and develop new features.
• Communication: Send service-related announcements, respond to support requests, and (with your consent) notify you about new features or updates.
• Security: Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security incidents.
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

4. AI Processing & Third-Party Services

Sproutly uses artificial intelligence to power features such as recipe analysis, ingredient recognition, meal planning, and dietary transformations. To provide these features, certain data you input (such as text prompts, ingredient lists, or images) may be transmitted to third-party AI service providers, including but not limited to Google (Gemini API).

• Data sent to AI providers is used solely to generate responses for your requests.
• We do not sell your data to AI providers or any other third party.
• AI providers may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
• AI-generated content (including nutritional information, dietary suggestions, and recipe modifications) is provided for informational purposes only and may contain inaccuracies. See our Terms of Service for important disclaimers.

5. Data Storage & Retention

Your data is stored using Supabase (hosted on cloud infrastructure) and is protected by industry-standard encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest. We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

6. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Service (e.g., cloud hosting, AI processing, analytics), bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Sproutly, our users, or the public.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: We may share information for any purpose you authorize.

7. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access & Portability: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data and account.
• Restriction: Request that we restrict the processing of your data under certain circumstances.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
• Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address listed in Section 12. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. European Economic Area & UK Users

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data under the following legal bases: (a) performance of our contract with you, (b) our legitimate interests (such as improving the Service), and (c) your consent where applicable. You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9. California Residents

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with additional rights, including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us using the information in Section 12.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy within the App or on our Website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@sproutly.app
• Website: https://sproutly.app/privacy

This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. If you have specific legal questions about your rights, we recommend consulting a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction.