Privacy Policy for Pantry Pal

Effective Date: January 13, 2026

Introduction

Eplep.ai ("we", "our", or "us") operates the Pantry Pal mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app.

Information We Collect

Data You Provide

• Pantry items: Names, quantities, expiration dates, and categories of food items you add
• Shopping lists: Items you add to your shopping list
• Photos: Images you capture of food items or receipts (stored locally and in your iCloud)
• Preferences: Your notification settings and app preferences

Automatically Collected Data

• Device type and operating system version
• App usage statistics (anonymized)
• Crash reports and performance data

Data We Do NOT Collect

• We do not collect your name, email, or contact information unless you contact us directly
• We do not track your location
• We do not access your contacts, photos, or other personal files (except photos you explicitly capture in the app)
• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
• Health or fitness data
• Financial information (payments are handled by Apple)

How We Use Your Data

• To store and sync your pantry inventory across your devices
• To send you expiration notifications
• To provide recipe suggestions based on your inventory
• To fix bugs and improve performance
• To understand how users interact with the app (anonymized analytics)

Data Storage

iCloud Sync

If you enable iCloud sync, your app data is stored in your personal iCloud account. This data is:

• Encrypted by Apple
• Only accessible by you
• Synced across your devices
• Subject to Apple's Privacy Policy

We do not have access to your iCloud data.

Local Storage

If you do not use iCloud sync, all data is stored locally on your device using Apple's SwiftData framework and is deleted when you uninstall the app.

No Third-Party Servers

Your data is never sent to our servers or any third-party services.

Third-Party Services

Open Food Facts

When you scan a barcode, we query the Open Food Facts database to retrieve product information. Only the barcode number is sent; no personal data is shared. Open Food Facts is a non-profit, open database. Learn more at openfoodfacts.org.

Apple Services

• App Store: For app distribution and in-app purchases
• iCloud/CloudKit: For data synchronization (if enabled)
• StoreKit: For subscription management
• Apple Push Notifications: For expiration reminders

These services are governed by Apple's Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

Data Retention

• Local data: Retained until you delete the app or clear app data
• iCloud data: Retained until you delete it or remove the app from iCloud
• Analytics: Aggregated, anonymized data may be retained indefinitely
• We do not retain any copies of your data

Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your data (view all your data within the app)
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format (export shopping list to Reminders or Notes)
• Object: Object to processing of your data
• Opt-out: Disable notifications or iCloud sync at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

Data Deletion

You can delete your data at any time:

• In-app: Go to Profile → Delete Account
• iCloud: Settings → Apple ID → iCloud → Manage Storage → Pantry Pal → Delete Data
• Uninstall: Deleting the app removes all local data

Security

We implement appropriate security measures:

• All data is stored using Apple's secure frameworks
• iCloud data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• No data is transmitted to external servers

Children's Privacy

Pantry Pal is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or by updating the "Effective Date" above.

Last updated: January 13, 2026