Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Last updated: Jun 11, 2025

Our Privacy Commitment

At Nosh, we're committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have about your data.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, and password (securely hashed).

Inventory Data

We collect information about your food inventory, including item names, quantities, expiry dates, and photos you choose to upload.

Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you use our app, including features used, recipes generated, and meals tracked.

Device Information

We may collect device-specific information such as your device type, operating system, and browser type to optimize our services.

How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

We use your information to provide and improve our food waste reduction services, including personalized recipe suggestions and inventory management.

AI Features

Your inventory and preference data helps our AI generate relevant recipes and meal suggestions tailored to your needs.

Communication

We may use your email to send important updates about your account, new features, and tips for reducing food waste.

Analytics & Improvement

We analyze usage patterns to improve our app's functionality and develop new features that better serve our users.

Information Sharing

We don't sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share information in these limited circumstances:

With service providers who help us operate our app (all bound by strict confidentiality agreements)
When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
In the event of a business merger or acquisition (with notice to users)
With your explicit consent for specific purposes

Data Security

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

All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
Secure authentication and password hashing
Regular security audits and monitoring
Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
Secure cloud infrastructure with regular backups

While we use best practices to protect your data, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your account information confidential.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information in your account
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@nosh.app or through your account settings.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@nosh.app

Address: 123 Food Tech Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94103

We'll respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We'll notify you of any material changes by email or through our app. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.