Last Updated: January 16, 2026
Introduction
PurePrep ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account using Google Sign-In, we collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Profile picture (if provided by Google)
- Google account ID
Recipe and Meal Planning Data
We collect information you provide when using PurePrep:
- Recipe URLs and extracted recipe information
- Meal plans and calendar entries
- Shopping lists
- Family member information you add to your account
Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you use the app:
- Device type and operating system
- App usage statistics
- Error logs and crash reports
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Create and manage your account
- Store and organize your recipes and meal plans
- Enable family sharing features
- Respond to your support requests
- Send important service updates
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With Family Members: When you add family members to your account, they can view shared recipes and meal plans
- Service Providers: We use third-party services (Google OAuth, Azure hosting, Claude AI for recipe extraction) that may process your data on our behalf
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights and safety
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure authentication via Google OAuth
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Restricted access to personal information
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
- Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@pureprep.com
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide 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
PurePrep is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Third-Party Services
Our app uses the following third-party services:
- Google OAuth: For authentication (see Google's Privacy Policy)
- Microsoft Azure: For hosting and data storage (see Microsoft's Privacy Policy)
- Anthropic Claude AI: For recipe extraction from URLs (see Anthropic's Privacy Policy)
These services have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.
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.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: support@pureprep.com