Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Mess Diary ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our mobile application, Mess Diary (the "App").
By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services to you:
a) Information You Provide Directly
- Account Information: Name and email address when you create an account.
- Meal & Expense Entries: Meal descriptions, items, costs, dates, times, and details of mess mates or fellow diners.
b) Information Collected Automatically
- Device Identifiers: Anonymous identifiers used for app functionality and analytics.
c) Information from Third Parties
If you sign in using third-party services (such as Google Sign-In), we receive the information you allow to be shared, such as your name and email address.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the App, including account creation, saving meal entries, expense tracking, and bill splitting.
- To improve our services by analyzing usage trends and enhancing features and performance.
- To communicate important updates, security alerts, and support messages.
- To generate anonymized and aggregated analytics (e.g., average monthly food spending).
- To ensure security and prevent fraud, abuse, or misuse.
4. How We Share Your Information
We respect your privacy. We do not sell your personal data or meal diary information.
We may share your information only in the following situations:
- Service Providers: Trusted third parties that help operate the App, such as:
- Cloud hosting services (Google Firebase)
- Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
- Customer support platforms
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or in response to valid government or legal requests.
5. Data Security
We use commercially acceptable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
- Correction: You may update or correct inaccurate personal data.
- Deletion: You may request deletion of your account and personal data.
To exercise these rights, contact us at labsnyd@gmail.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
9. Children’s Privacy
The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe your child has provided personal data, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
📧 Email: labsnyd@gmail.com