Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Ava Global Fusion ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our recipe discovery and meal planning platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly to us:

• Account Information: Email address, display name, profile image
• Preferences: Dietary restrictions, measurement units, cooking preferences
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we don't store payment details)
• Usage Data: Recipe interactions, meal plans, favorites

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage Analytics: Pages visited, features used, time spent
• Cookies: Session management, preferences, analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Providing and personalizing our recipe and meal planning services
• Processing payments and managing subscriptions
• Improving our platform and user experience
• Communicating with you about updates and features
• Ensuring platform security and preventing fraud

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Firebase (hosting/database), Stripe (payments), analytics services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and authorization
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent for data processing

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

8. Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with:

• Firebase: Hosting, database, authentication, analytics
• Stripe: Secure payment processing
• Google Analytics: Usage analytics and insights
• Social Media: Instagram, X (Twitter), Pinterest integration

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Account data is deleted upon account deletion or after 2 years of inactivity.

10. 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.

11. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our support widget, which is available on all pages of our website.