Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 5, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to EatIn ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Register for an account
- Sign in using Apple, Google, or as a guest
- Save recipes to your library
- Create meal plans
- Generate shopping lists
- Contact us with inquiries or feedback
Information Collected Automatically
When you use our application, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device information (device type, operating system)
- Usage data (features used, time spent in app)
- Error logs and crash reports
Information from Third-Party Services
When you extract recipes from external sources (Instagram, TikTok, websites), we process the content you provide but do not store your credentials for these platforms. Recipe extraction is performed through our secure servers.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the application
- Process and store your recipes, meal plans, and shopping lists
- Authenticate your account and keep it secure
- Improve and personalize your experience
- Communicate with you about updates and features
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve the app
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
Data Storage and Security
Your recipe data, meal plans, and shopping lists are stored locally on your device and may be synced to our secure cloud servers to enable cross-device access. We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information.
We use Firebase Authentication for secure sign-in services, which is provided by Google and adheres to industry-standard security practices.
Third-Party Services
Our application uses the following third-party services:
- Firebase Authentication: For secure user authentication (Apple Sign-In, Google Sign-In)
- OpenAI: For AI-powered recipe extraction and processing
- RevenueCat: For subscription management (if applicable)
These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who assist in operating our application
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect and defend our rights and property
- With your consent or at your direction
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@tryeatin.com.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.
Children's Privacy
Our application is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@tryeatin.com
Website: tryeatin.com