Privacy Policy

1 Introduction

Forkcast ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Forkcast mobile application. Please read this policy carefully. By using Forkcast, you agree to the practices described here.

2 Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our service:

3 How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Generate personalized AI-powered meal plans tailored to your goals
• Match meal plans to products available at your local grocery store
• Calculate and track your macro and calorie targets
• Improve the accuracy of our recommendations over time
• Send you relevant notifications about your meal plan (with your permission)
• Respond to customer support requests
• Improve app performance and fix bugs

4 Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We work with trusted third-party vendors (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics) who process data only on our behalf and are bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Grocery & delivery partners: To show you product availability, we may share anonymized meal plan data with grocery API partners (e.g., Instacart). No personal identifiers are shared.
• Legal compliance: We may disclose data if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our users.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5 Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at realforkcast@gmail.com. We will fulfill deletion requests within 30 days.

6 Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request your data in a portable, machine-readable format
• Opt-out: Opt out of non-essential data processing at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at realforkcast@gmail.com.

7 Health Data

Forkcast collects health-related information (e.g., body weight, fitness goals, dietary intake) solely to provide personalized nutrition planning. This data is:

• Never sold to third parties
• Never used for advertising purposes
• Stored with encryption at rest and in transit

We comply with Apple's HealthKit guidelines where applicable.

8 Children's Privacy

Forkcast is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at realforkcast@gmail.com and we will delete it promptly.

9 Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10 Third-Party Links & Services

Forkcast may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services (e.g., grocery delivery platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page and notify you via in-app notification or email for material changes. Continued use of Forkcast after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12 Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us: