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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 2, 2026  ·  Last Updated: April 2, 2026

RypeIQ ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application RypeIQ (the "App"). Please read this policy carefully.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

Information Collected Automatically

Information from Third Parties

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in these circumstances:

Household Members

Pantry items, grocery lists, and recipes are shared with other members of your household within the app. This sharing is core to the app's functionality. You control who is in your household via the invite system.

Service Providers

We use the following third-party services to operate RypeIQ:

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of RypeIQ, our users, or the public.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase, which employs industry-standard encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest. We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or business purposes. Usage events and anonymized analytics data may be retained for up to 2 years to improve the app.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Access and Correction

You can view and update your profile information at any time within the app under Profile → Edit Profile.

Notification Preferences

You can turn off expiry notifications, freezer reminders, and pantry audit reminders at any time under Profile → Notifications, or through your device's notification settings.

Account Deletion

You can delete your account by contacting us at hello@rypeiq.com. We will delete your account and associated data within 30 days.

California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion of their data, and opt out of any sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@rypeiq.com.

European Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights under GDPR including the right to access, rectify, erase, and port your data, and to object to or restrict processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@rypeiq.com.

7. Children's Privacy

RypeIQ is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at hello@rypeiq.com and we will delete the information.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice in the app or sending an email to your registered address. Your continued use of RypeIQ after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

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