Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 6 March 2026 · Contact: hello@pantree.food

1. Introduction

Pantree (“we”, “our”, or “us”) operates the Pantree mobile application (“App”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our App.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Pantree does not use any advertising SDKs, analytics tracking, or third-party data brokers. We only collect and store information that is necessary to provide the App’s core functionality.

By using Pantree, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Please also review our Terms of Use, which govern your use of the App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you sign in to Pantree using Google Sign-In (OAuth 2.0), we receive and store:

• Email address — used as your account identifier and for account-related communications
• Display name — shown to household members and within the App
• User ID — a unique identifier provided by Google, used internally to manage your account

We do not store your Google password or access your Google account beyond the basic profile information listed above.

2.2 User-Generated Content

We store content that you create or upload within the App, including:

• Recipes — titles, ingredients, instructions, notes, tags, source URLs, and associated photos
• Photos — recipe images uploaded from your device or captured in-app
• Pantry items — item names, quantities, categories, and custom notes
• Shopping lists — list items, quantities, and checked/unchecked status
• Household information — household name, membership details, and invitation codes

2.3 Recipe Source Data

When you import a recipe by URL, we temporarily fetch the content of the web page you specify. This content is sent to OpenAI’s API for recipe extraction and is not stored beyond the extraction process. The original source URL is saved with your recipe for reference.

When you import a recipe by photo, the image is sent to OpenAI’s API for processing. The photo is stored in your account as part of the recipe.

2.4 Information We Do NOT Collect

Pantree does not collect:

• Location data
• Contacts or address book information
• Browsing history
• Device identifiers or advertising IDs
• Health or biometric data

We do not integrate any analytics SDKs, tracking pixels, advertising networks, or third-party data collection tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect solely to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the App’s features and functionality
• Authenticate your identity and manage your account
• Enable household sharing and collaboration features
• Process recipe imports from URLs and photos using AI
• Send important account-related notifications (e.g., security alerts, Terms updates)

We do not use your information for advertising, profiling, or any purpose unrelated to the App’s core functionality.

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Cloud Storage

Your data is stored using Google Firebase services:

• Firebase Authentication — manages your sign-in credentials and session tokens
• Cloud Firestore — stores your recipes, pantry items, shopping lists, and household data
• Cloud Storage for Firebase — stores recipe photos and images

All data is transmitted over encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS). Firebase provides industry-standard security measures, including encryption at rest and in transit. For more information, see Google Firebase Privacy and Security.

4.2 Local Storage

The App may cache recipe photos locally on your device for performance. This data is stored within the App’s sandbox and is removed when you uninstall the App.

5. Data Sharing

5.1 Household Members

When you join or create a household, certain information is shared with other household members, including your display name, shared recipes, pantry items, and shopping lists. See Section 6 for details on household sharing.

5.2 Third-Party Services

We share limited data with the following third-party services, solely to provide the App’s functionality:

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. We do not share data with data brokers or advertising networks.

5.3 No Advertising

Pantree does not display advertisements and does not share any user data with advertising networks or platforms.

6. Household Sharing and Invitations

When you participate in a household, the following applies:

• Your display name is visible to all household members
• Recipes you explicitly share are accessible to all household members
• The household pantry and shopping lists are shared among all members
• Invitation codes are generated by the household owner and can be revoked at any time
• You can leave a household at any time, which will remove your shared recipes from the household

7. Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

• Account data and user-generated content — retained for as long as your account is active
• Deleted content — removed from our servers within 30 days of deletion
• Account deletion — all associated data is permanently deleted within 30 days of account deletion (see Section 8)

8. Your Rights and Data Deletion

8.1 Account Deletion

You can delete your account at any time from the App’s settings. When you delete your account:

• Your profile information (name, email) is permanently deleted
• All your recipes, including shared recipes, are permanently deleted
• Your pantry items and shopping list contributions remain in any household you belonged to
• If you are a household owner, ownership is transferred to the next member or the household is dissolved
• This action is irreversible. We cannot recover deleted accounts or data.

8.2 Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access — view all personal data we store about you (available within the App)
• Modify — update your display name and other profile information at any time
• Delete — permanently delete your account and all associated data
• Leave — leave a household at any time, removing your shared recipes
• Control — choose which recipes to share with your household

To exercise any of these rights or for data-related inquiries, contact us at hello@pantree.food.

9. Children’s Privacy

Pantree is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at hello@pantree.food and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored on servers located outside your country of residence, including in the United States (where Google Firebase and OpenAI operate). By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your data to these jurisdictions. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you through the App or by other reasonable means and update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the App after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at hello@pantree.food.