Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Overview

Mealchemy respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information is processed when you use the app and how it is handled.

Mealchemy is designed to minimize the collection and storage of personal data.

Data Controller

Mealchemy is privately operated and can be contacted at Loading....

Anonymous Device Identifier

Mealchemy assigns your device a random anonymous identifier used to manage daily usage limits and prevent abuse. This identifier is not linked to your identity.

Photos You Take

  • Images are securely transmitted to our servers using HTTPS
  • Images are analyzed to identify ingredients and generate recipe suggestions
  • Images are not stored after processing and are discarded shortly after analysis

Ingredient and Recipe Data

Ingredient lists generated from your image may be sent to AI services to generate recipe suggestions. This information is processed temporarily and is not retained on our servers.

Cached Content

To improve performance, translated or generated recipe results may be temporarily cached. These cached results contain recipe information only and no user-identifying data.

Local Device Storage

The app uses local device storage (localStorage) to persist your anonymous device identifier and app preferences such as sound settings. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

Analytics

We use analytics services to understand how the app is used and to improve its functionality. Analytics may collect aggregated usage information such as session counts, feature usage, device type, operating system version, and screen size. We do not use analytics for advertising or user profiling.

Third-Party Service Providers

We use trusted third-party service providers to operate certain features of the app. Current providers include:

  • Google (Gemini) — AI image analysis and recipe generation
  • Anthropic (Claude) — AI recipe generation
  • Google Firebase — analytics and infrastructure services

These providers process data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We may update or change service providers from time to time to improve the functionality, performance, or reliability of the app.

We do not use advertising services or sell user data.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Where applicable under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Legitimate interests — to operate, secure, and improve the app
  • Consent — where required for analytics or optional features

International Data Transfers

Some service providers may process data outside your country of residence, including in the United States or other jurisdictions. Where applicable, such transfers are made using appropriate safeguards in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Data Retention

  • Photos are deleted shortly after processing
  • Ingredient data is processed temporarily and not stored
  • Anonymous device identifiers and usage counters are retained while the app is in use
  • Aggregated analytics data is retained according to the analytics provider's policies

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws, including the right to request access to personal data, request correction or deletion, object to certain processing, and request data portability.

Because Mealchemy does not store identifiable personal data, we may not be able to associate requests with a specific user.

Children's Privacy

Mealchemy is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the app, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps.

Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data during transmission and processing.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the app, legal requirements, or service providers. Updates will be indicated by revising the "Last updated" date.

Contact

For privacy questions or requests, contact us at Loading....