Privacy Policy

How we protect your privacy and data while helping you save money on groceries

Last Updated: January 20, 2025

At SavvyFeaster, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our grocery savings application and website.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Email address (for account creation and communication)
  • Name (optional, for personalized experience)
  • Location (general area only, to find nearby stores)

Shopping Data

  • Pantry inventory items you scan or enter
  • Shopping lists you create
  • Meal plans you generate
  • Price comparison searches

Usage Information

  • How you interact with our app and website
  • Features you use most frequently
  • Technical information (device type, browser, operating system)

How We Use Your Information

Core Services

  • Provide price comparison across local stores
  • Track your pantry inventory and expiration dates
  • Generate personalized meal plans and shopping lists
  • Calculate and display your savings

Service Improvement

  • Analyze usage patterns to improve our features
  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
  • Send important updates about our service

What We Don't Do

We Never:

  • Sell your personal data to third parties
  • Share your individual shopping habits with stores
  • Track your actual purchases without permission
  • Store credit card or payment information
  • Send spam or unwanted marketing emails

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

  • Bank-level encryption for all data transmission and storage
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • Minimal data retention (we delete what we don't need)
  • Secure servers with restricted access

Your Rights

You have complete control over your data:

  • Access: Request a copy of all data we have about you
  • Correction: Update or correct any inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data
  • Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your information

Cookies and Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used:

  • We collect anonymized usage statistics
  • No personal information is shared with Google
  • You can opt out using browser settings or ad blockers

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your data rights, contact us:

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by email and by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date.

This Privacy Policy complies with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy regulations. If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority.