Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-05-30

1. Overview

LunchPrep is designed with your family's privacy in mind. We collect only the minimum data necessary to make the App work, we never sell your personal information, and we give you full control to export or delete your data at any time. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using LunchPrep you agree to the practices described here.

2. What We Collect

By default, LunchPrep stores all data on your device: children's first names and nicknames, allergen and dietary profiles, pantry inventory, custom recipes, meal ratings, and grocery lists. If you create an account, we also store your email address and the identifier provided by your sign-in provider (Apple or Google). If you opt into usage analytics, we collect anonymous, aggregated event data — such as which features are used — to help us improve the App. We never collect your precise location or any payment card details.

3. How We Use It

We use your data solely to provide and improve the App's features: matching recipes to your pantry and each child's safety profile, enabling Pro features for subscribers, syncing your data across your devices when you sign in, and responding to support requests you submit to us. We do not use your data for advertising, do not build behavioural profiles, and do not make automated decisions that significantly affect you based on your personal information.

4. What We Don't Do

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with advertisers or data brokers. We do not serve targeted advertising inside the App. We do not track your physical location. We do not build profiles of your children for any purpose beyond providing personalised meal safety filtering within the App. We do not use children's data for marketing or share it with any third party except as described in this policy.

5. Third Parties

A small number of trusted third-party services help us operate the App. Apple and Google provide authentication when you sign in using Sign in with Apple or Google Sign-In; they share only a unique identifier and, if you choose, your name and email address with us. Stripe processes subscription payments on behalf of the platform stores — we never see your full card number. Sentry collects anonymised crash reports and performance traces to help us diagnose and fix bugs; these reports do not include your pantry data, children's names, or allergen profiles. Each of these providers maintains their own privacy policies that govern the data they independently collect.

6. Children's Privacy

LunchPrep is managed exclusively by adults. We do not create accounts for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children. All children's profiles — names, allergens, avatars — are entered and managed by a parent or legal guardian. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information to us without parental consent, please contact us at hello@lunchprep.app and we will delete the relevant data promptly.

7. Data Storage & Security

Data you store without signing in remains only on your device and is never transmitted to our servers. When you create an account, data is encrypted in transit using TLS and encrypted at rest in our database. We follow industry-standard security practices, but no system is perfectly secure. You are responsible for keeping your device and account credentials safe. In the event of a breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you as required by applicable law.

8. Your Choices

You can export a copy of your data or permanently delete your account and all associated data from the Profile screen at any time. Deletion is irreversible and removes your children's profiles, pantry, meal plans, and account information from our servers within 30 days. You may also manage notification permissions and analytics opt-ins from your device settings. Revoking permissions may limit certain App features but will not affect core functionality.

9. Cookies & Tracking

The LunchPrep mobile App does not use browser cookies. We use no third-party tracking SDKs for advertising purposes, and we do not participate in cross-app tracking. If you use any web-based companion features we may release in the future, those will be governed by an updated version of this policy that discloses any cookies used at that time.

10. International Transfers

LunchPrep is operated from the United States. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your data may be transferred to and processed on servers in the United States. By using the App you consent to this transfer. We rely on standard contractual clauses and other appropriate safeguards to ensure that international data transfers comply with applicable privacy law, including GDPR where relevant.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you within the App and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the App after the effective date of the updated policy constitutes acceptance of the changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please email hello@lunchprep.app. We aim to respond within five business days.