Introduction
Welcome to pplchange. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services.
Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the app.
Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal information:
- Account Information: Your name and email address when you register for an account.
- Fitness Tracker Data: Steps, calories burned, activity levels, and other health metrics synced from connected devices and apps such as Apple Health and Fitbit.
- Health and Nutrition Data: Dietary preferences, meal history, nutritional goals, and related information you provide or that is generated through your use of the app.
- Location Data: General location information used to facilitate grocery delivery through our Instacart integration.
- Payment Information: Payment details processed securely through our payment partners for in-app purchases or subscription services.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the pplchange app and its features.
- Generate personalized AI-powered meal plans based on your health and fitness data.
- Facilitate grocery delivery through our Instacart integration.
- Process transactions and send related information.
- Improve, personalize, and expand our services.
- Communicate with you about updates, support, and promotional offers (with your consent).
- Comply with legal obligations.
Third-Party Services
pplchange integrates with the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:
- Instacart: Used to facilitate grocery delivery based on your meal plans. Your order and delivery information is shared with Instacart to process your requests.
- Apple Health / Fitbit and Other Fitness Trackers: We access fitness and health data from connected devices or apps with your explicit permission.
- Anthropic (Claude API): We use AI technology to generate personalized meal recommendations. Data shared with this service is used solely to provide in-app features.
- Firebase (Google): Used for app infrastructure, authentication, and data storage. Firebase's privacy policy applies to data processed through their platform.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using Firebase infrastructure. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Health Data
We treat health and fitness data with the highest level of care. Health data is used exclusively to provide personalized features within the app. We do not share your health data with advertisers or sell it to data brokers. You may delete your health data at any time through the app settings.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your account and associated data.
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
- Revoke access to fitness tracker data through your device settings.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.
Children's Privacy
pplchange is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the effective date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, through in-app notifications. Your continued use of the app after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out: