Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 20, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to MealSquire, operated by ByteSquire Limited. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our meal planning and nutrition management application.

Information We Collect

1. Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name (first and last name)
• Email address
• Password (encrypted and securely stored using bcrypt hashing)
• Profile information you choose to provide
• User type (self-managed, nutritionist-guided, or nutritionist professional)

2. Google OAuth Information

3. Meal Planning Data

To provide our meal planning services, we store:

• Custom meals and recipes you create
• Weekly meal plans and schedules
• Shopping lists you generate
• Nutrition targets and preferences
• Food and ingredient data you add
• Family meal planning information
• Nutritionist-client relationship data (if applicable)
• Consultation notes and meal plan assignments (for nutritionist accounts)

4. Restaurant Ordering Data

If you use our restaurant ordering features, we collect:

• Order history and preferences
• Delivery address information
• Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment processors)
• Dietary preferences and restrictions

5. Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use MealSquire:

• Device type, operating system, and browser information
• IP address and general location
• Pages visited and features used
• Time spent on the application
• Login timestamps and session data

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide our services: Create and manage your meal plans, recipes, shopping lists, and restaurant orders
• Authenticate your account: Verify your identity and secure your account
• Facilitate nutritionist-client relationships: Connect clients with nutritionists and share relevant meal planning data
• Process restaurant orders: Fulfill your food orders and coordinate delivery
• Improve our services: Understand how users interact with MealSquire to enhance features
• Communicate with you: Send important updates about your account, orders, or our services
• Ensure security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Provide customer support: Respond to your questions and resolve issues

Data Storage and Security

We take data security seriously:

• Encryption: All passwords are encrypted using industry-standard bcrypt hashing (never stored in plain text)
• Secure transmission: Data is transmitted over HTTPS encrypted connections
• Access controls: Only authorized personnel have access to user data
• Regular backups: Your data is regularly backed up to prevent loss
• Database security: Our databases are protected with authentication and encryption
• Payment security: Payment information is processed by PCI-DSS compliant third-party processors

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do NOT sell your personal data.

We only share your information in these limited circumstances:

• Nutritionist-Client relationships: When you connect with a nutritionist, they can access meal plans and nutrition data you choose to share
• Restaurant partners: Order information is shared with restaurants to fulfill your orders
• Service providers: Trusted third-party services that help us operate MealSquire (e.g., cloud hosting, payment processing, analytics)
• USDA FoodData Central: We use USDA's public nutrition database (no personal data is shared with USDA)
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Protection of rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users

Google OAuth Integration

When you use "Sign in with Google":

• We only request access to your basic Google profile information (email, name, picture)
• We DO NOT access your emails, contacts, calendar, Drive files, or other Google services
• You can revoke MealSquire's access to your Google account at any time via your Google Account settings
• Google's privacy policy also applies: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you through the Data & Privacy page
• Correction: Update or correct your personal information at any time in Settings
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data through the Data & Privacy page
• Export: Download all your data (meal plans, recipes, etc.) in JSON format
• Revoke Google access: Disconnect your Google account at any time
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications (if any)

GDPR Rights (for EU/EEA Users)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights:

• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority

CCPA Rights (for California Residents)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect and how it's used
• Request deletion of personal information
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account through the Data & Privacy page, we will delete your personal data immediately, except where we are required to retain certain information by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention, dispute resolution).

Children's Privacy

MealSquire is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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 at info@bytesquire.com.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy and applicable data protection laws.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how users interact with MealSquire
• Improve our services and user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of MealSquire.

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. For significant changes, we may also send you an email notification. Your continued use of MealSquire after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.