Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Overview

Lazy Dad Gourmet ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we handle your data.

Data We Collect

The app collects and stores the following data locally on your device:

• Recipes you create or import
• Meal plans you generate
• Pantry inventory items
• Spice rack inventory
• Kitchen gadgets list
• Dietary restrictions and allergies
• Macro targets and preferences
• Grocery lists and shopping history

iCloud Sync

If you enable iCloud sync, your data is stored in your private iCloud container. This data is encrypted and only accessible by you through your Apple ID.

AI Features

When you use AI-powered features (meal plan generation, spice scanning), the following data may be sent to OpenAI's servers:

• Your pantry inventory (for meal planning)
• Dietary restrictions and allergies
• Photos of spice bottles (for spice scanning)

This data is processed by OpenAI according to their privacy policy and is not stored permanently.

Third-Party Services

Instacart: If you export your grocery list to Instacart, your list data is shared with Instacart according to their privacy policy.

Open Food Facts: Barcode scanning uses the Open Food Facts database. Only barcode numbers are sent to look up product information.

Data We Don't Collect

• We do not collect personal identification information
• We do not track your location
• We do not use analytics or tracking services
• We do not sell or share your data with advertisers

Data Deletion

You can delete all your data at any time by:

• Deleting items within the app
• Using the "Clear All Data" option in Settings
• Uninstalling the app

Contact

Questions about this privacy policy? Contact us at support@lazydadgourmet.com