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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Overview

Mealz Recipe Manager ("the App") is a client-side web application that helps you manage recipes using Google Sheets as a backend. Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains what data the App accesses and how it is handled.

Data We Access

When you sign in with Google, the App requests access to:

• Google Sheets — to read and write recipe data in spreadsheets you choose.
• Google Drive (limited) — to access spreadsheet files you select.
• Your email address — to display your account info in the App.

Data Storage

• The App runs entirely in your browser. There is no server-side backend.
• Your Google authentication token is stored in your browser's localStorage and is never transmitted to any third-party server.
• Your recipe data lives in your own Google Sheets — the App does not copy or store it elsewhere.

Data Sharing

The App does not share, sell, or transmit your personal data to any third party. All data stays between your browser and Google's APIs.

Cookies

The App does not use cookies. It uses localStorage solely to persist your session and preferences within your browser.

Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services:

• Google APIs (Sheets, Drive, OAuth) — governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
• AllOrigins — a CORS proxy used only when importing recipes from external URLs. The recipe page URL is sent through this proxy to fetch its content.

Your Rights

• You can revoke the App's access at any time via your Google Account permissions.
• You can sign out at any time to clear your local session.
• You can delete your recipe data directly in Google Sheets.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please open an issue on the GitHub repository.