Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Taim Technologies LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") operates Platera ("the App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use the App. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, and password (stored in hashed form). If you sign in via Google, we receive your name, email, and profile picture from Google.
• Profile Information: Any additional information you choose to add to your public profile, such as a bio or profile image.
• User Content: Recipes, images, meal plans, and other content you create or upload to the App.
• Usage Data: We may collect basic usage information such as pages visited, features used, and general interaction patterns to improve the App.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device type for compatibility and troubleshooting purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account.
• Provide, maintain, and improve the App's features.
• Enable social features such as sharing recipes, public profiles, and friend connections.
• Send you important communications about your account, such as email verification and password reset requests.
• Ensure the security and integrity of the App.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties.

Your data is used exclusively for operating and improving Platera. We will only disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process (e.g., a court order or subpoena).

5. Public Information

Certain information you choose to make public—such as your profile name, profile image, public recipes, and cookbooks—will be visible to other users of the App and may be accessible on the internet. You can control the visibility of your recipes and cookbooks through the App's privacy settings.

6. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your data is stored on secure servers and passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms.

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Cookies and Local Storage

The App uses cookies and local storage for essential functionality such as maintaining your login session and storing your theme preference. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics cookies.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the App's services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required by law to retain it.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal data.
• Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Request deletion of your personal data.
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

10. Children's Privacy

Platera is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the App after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Taim Technologies LLC
Email: [email protected]