Buzzler Meal Planner

1. Introduction

Buzzler Meal Planner ("we", "our", or "the Service") is a household meal planning tool. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information when you use the Service.

This policy is intended to be globally understandable. Depending on where you live, you may have additional privacy rights under local laws.

2. Who We Are and How to Contact Us

Buzzler Meal Planner is operated by Ty Du Solutions Limited ("we", "us", or "our").

For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us at mealplanner@tydusolutions.co.uk.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

Username – Used to identify you within the Service
Email address (optional) – Used for account recovery and account-related messages
Password – Stored in an encrypted/hashed form (we do not store your password in plain text)

3.2 User Content

We store the content you create and manage in the Service, such as:

Recipes (including ingredients and instructions you provide)
Recipe images you upload
Meal plans and menus
Shopping lists
Kitchen sharing/group information

3.3 Usage and Device Data

We may automatically collect limited technical information, such as:

Session information used to keep you signed in
Basic server logs (for example IP address, browser type, and access times)
Security-related events (for example failed sign-in attempts)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and maintain the Service
Create and manage your account and authenticate access
Store and display your recipes, meal plans, and other content
Enable Kitchen sharing and public sharing features you choose to use
Send account-related communications (for example recovery messages), if you provide an email address
Protect the Service, prevent abuse, and investigate issues
Improve and optimise features and performance

5. Legal Bases for Processing (where applicable)

Depending on your location, privacy laws may require us to explain the legal reasons we use your data. We generally process information on the following bases:

To provide the Service – Processing necessary to operate features you request (account, content storage, Kitchens)
Legitimate interests – Operating, securing, and improving the Service (for example preventing abuse and maintaining reliability)
Consent – Where you choose optional features that require it (for example optional communications or non-essential cookies, if used)
Legal obligations – Where we must comply with applicable law

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

Essential cookies – Required for core functionality such as login sessions and security
Preference cookies – Remember settings and preferences where available

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of the Service.

7. How We Share Information

7.1 Kitchens and Sharing Features

When you join or create a Kitchen, content you choose to share (such as recipes and meal plans) may be visible to other Kitchen members. This sharing is a core feature of the Service.

7.2 Public Content

Recipes or other content you mark as “public” may be visible to all users and to non-registered visitors. You control which content is made public.

7.3 Service Providers

We may use trusted third-party service providers (for example hosting, storage, email delivery, or monitoring) to help operate the Service. These providers are permitted to process personal information only on our instructions and for the purposes described in this policy.

7.4 Legal and Safety

We may disclose information if we reasonably believe it is necessary to comply with law, enforce our Terms, protect the Service, or protect users or the public from harm.

8. International Data Transfers

The Service may be hosted or operated using infrastructure in countries other than your own. This means your information may be processed internationally. Where required, we take steps designed to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

9. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information, including:

Access controls and authentication safeguards
Encryption in transit (for example HTTPS)
Monitoring and protective measures to reduce unauthorised access
Regular updates intended to address security issues

No method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and for legitimate business purposes, including:

Account data – Until you delete your account
User content – Until you delete it or your account
Session data – Retained for the duration of an active session and typically expires after inactivity
Server logs – Retained for a limited period for security and troubleshooting

We may retain limited information longer if required by law, to resolve disputes, or to enforce our agreements.

11. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:

Access – Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction – Update or correct inaccurate information
Deletion – Delete your account and associated data
Export – Request a copy of your data in a portable format
Objection / Restriction – Object to or request restriction of certain processing in some circumstances
Withdraw consent – Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it (this does not affect prior processing)

You can usually exercise these rights through account settings, or by contacting us. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a privacy regulator in your country.

12. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not intended for children. If you are under the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction, you must not use the Service. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under that age. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will post an updated version within the Service. Continued use after changes take effect indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at mealplanner@tydusolutions.co.uk.