This document contains all legal policies for the Dishova meal planning application.
**Company:** LivingAwryStudios
**Contact:** summer@livingawry.com
**GitHub:** https://github.com/livingawrystudios/Dishova
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## Table of Contents
1. [Privacy Policy]
2. [Terms of Service]
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## Privacy Policy
**Last updated:** 2025
### 1. Introduction
LivingAwryStudios (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Dishova mobile application (“App”).
### 2. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us:
– **Account Information:** Email address, display name, profile photo
– **Recipe Data:** Recipes you create, import, or save
– **Meal Plans:** Your meal planning schedules and preferences
– **Shopping Lists:** Your shopping list items and history
– **Usage Data:** How you interact with the App (via Firebase Analytics)
– **Device Information:** Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
– **Location Data:** We do not collect precise location data
Authentication data when using Google Sign-In is handled by Google according to their privacy policy.
### 3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
– Provide, maintain, and improve the App
– Create and manage your account
– Sync your data across devices via Firebase
– Send you technical notices and support messages
– Respond to your comments and questions
– Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
– Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
– Comply with legal obligations
**We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.**
### 4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using Firebase services (Google Cloud):
– **Firestore Database:** Recipe, meal plan, and user data
– **Firebase Storage:** Profile and recipe images
– **Firebase Authentication:** Secure login credentials
We implement appropriate security measures including:
– Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
– Encryption at rest (Firebase security)
– Access controls and authentication
– Regular security assessments
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
### 5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
– **Firebase (Google):** Authentication, database, storage, analytics
– **Google Sign-In:** Optional authentication method
– **Google AdMob:** Advertising (for free tier users)
– **Google Play Billing:** In-app purchases and subscriptions
These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.
### 6. Your Data Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:
– **Right to Access:** Request a copy of your personal data
– **Right to Rectification:** Correct inaccurate data
– **Right to Erasure:** Request deletion of your data
– **Right to Restrict Processing:** Limit how we use your data
– **Right to Data Portability:** Export your data in a structured format
– **Right to Object:** Object to processing of your data
– **Right to Withdraw Consent:** Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at summer@livingawry.com or use the “Export Data” and “Delete Account” options in the App settings.
### 7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account:
– Your data will be permanently deleted within 30 days
– Backups may be retained for up to 90 days for disaster recovery
– Some data may be retained longer if required by law
You can request immediate data deletion by contacting support.
### 8. Children’s Privacy
The App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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 so we can delete it.
### 9. Cookies and Tracking
The App uses:
– **Firebase Analytics:** To understand how users interact with the App
– **Crash Reporting:** To identify and fix bugs (Firebase Crashlytics)
– **Session Persistence:** To keep you logged in
You can opt out of analytics tracking in the App settings.
### 10. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your data to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country.
We use Firebase (Google Cloud) which complies with GDPR and has appropriate safeguards in place.
### 11. Advertising
Free tier users will see advertisements served by Google AdMob. AdMob may use cookies and similar technologies to provide relevant ads. You can:
– Upgrade to Premium to remove all ads
– Adjust ad personalization in your device settings
– Learn more at https://policies.google.com/privacy
### 12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
– Posting the new Privacy Policy in the App
– Updating the “Last updated” date
– Sending an in-app notification (for material changes)
Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
### 13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
**Email:** summer@livingawry.com
**Company:** LivingAwryStudios
For GDPR-related requests, please include “GDPR Request” in your email subject line.
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## Terms of Service
**Last updated:** 2024
### 1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using the Dishova mobile application (“App”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and LivingAwryStudios (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
### 2. Description of Service
Dishova is a meal planning and recipe management application that allows you to:
– Create, store, and organize recipes
– Plan weekly meals
– Generate shopping lists
– Track pantry inventory
– Sync data across devices
– Access premium features with a subscription
The App is provided “as is” and we reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time.
### 3. User Accounts
To use certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:
– Provide accurate, current, and complete information
– Maintain the security of your password
– Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
– Be responsible for all activities under your account
– Not share your account with others
– Not create an account using false information
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
### 4. User Content
You retain ownership of all content you create in the App (recipes, meal plans, etc.). By using the App, you grant us a license to:
– Store and display your content
– Sync your content across your devices
– Create backups for disaster recovery
– Process your content to provide the Service
You are responsible for your content and must ensure you have the rights to any recipes or content you input. Do not:
– Upload copyrighted content without permission
– Share content that is illegal, harmful, or offensive
– Impersonate others or misrepresent affiliations
– Violate any third-party rights
### 5. Premium Subscription
Premium features require a paid subscription:
– Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually
– Payment is processed through Google Play Store
– Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled
– Refunds follow Google Play Store policies
– We may change pricing with 30 days notice
– Premium features may change over time
To cancel your subscription:
– Go to your Google Play Store account settings
– Or use the “Manage Subscription” option in the App
### 6. Free Trial
New users may receive a 7-day free trial of Premium features:
– Trial period starts upon activation
– You can cancel anytime during the trial
– If not cancelled, you will be charged at the end of the trial
– Only one free trial per user
– We reserve the right to determine trial eligibility
### 7. Advertising
Free tier users will see advertisements:
– Ads are served by Google AdMob
– We are not responsible for ad content
– Ads may be personalized based on your interests
– You can remove ads by upgrading to Premium
### 8. Prohibited Uses
You agree NOT to:
– Use the App for any illegal purpose
– Attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or compromise the App
– Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) without permission
– Interfere with other users’ use of the App
– Transmit viruses or malicious code
– Collect user data without consent
– Impersonate LivingAwryStudios or our staff
– Resell or redistribute the App or its content
### 9. Intellectual Property
The App, including its design, code, graphics, and trademarks, is owned by LivingAwryStudios and protected by copyright and trademark laws.
You may not:
– Copy, modify, or distribute the App
– Use our trademarks without permission
– Remove copyright notices
– Create derivative works
“Dishova” and the Dishova logo are trademarks of LivingAwryStudios.
### 10. Third-Party Services
The App integrates with third-party services:
– Firebase (Google Cloud Platform)
– Google Sign-In
– Google AdMob
– Google Play Billing
Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party services.
### 11. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE APP IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
– Merchantability
– Fitness for a particular purpose
– Non-infringement
– Accuracy or completeness
We do not guarantee:
– Uninterrupted or error-free service
– That defects will be corrected
– That the App is virus-free
– That your data will never be lost
**USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.**
### 12. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LIVINGAWRYSTUDIOS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
– Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
– Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
– Damages resulting from use or inability to use the App
– Damages from unauthorized access to your account
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS LESS.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.
### 13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless LivingAwryStudios from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
– Your use of the App
– Your violation of these Terms
– Your violation of any third-party rights
– Your user content
### 14. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for:
– Violation of these Terms
– Fraudulent activity
– Illegal use of the App
– Prolonged inactivity (after notice)
Upon termination:
– Your right to use the App ends immediately
– Your data may be deleted after 30 days
– You can request a data export before deletion
### 15. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective:
– When posted in the App (for minor changes)
– 30 days after notice (for material changes)
Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance. If you do not agree, stop using the App and cancel your subscription.
### 16. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes must be resolved through:
– Good faith negotiation
– Binding arbitration (if negotiation fails)
– Courts of competent jurisdiction (as a last resort)
### 17. Dispute Resolution
Before filing a lawsuit, you agree to:
– Contact us at summer@livingawry.com to resolve the issue
– Wait 30 days for a response
– Attempt to settle the dispute informally
If informal resolution fails, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (or equivalent).
### 18. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.
### 19. Entire Agreement
These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and LivingAwryStudios regarding the App.
### 20. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, contact us at:
**Email:** summer@livingawry.com
**Company:** LivingAwryStudios
**Website:** https://github.com/livingawrystudios/Dishova
To delete your account or data follow directions on the app or email us at summer@livingawry.com for assistance.
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