Privacy Policy

Last updated: 5 June 2026

This policy explains what information What's in my Fridge ("the app", "we", "us") collects, how we use it, and the choices you have. It is operated by John Bell (sole trader), trading as "What's in my Fridge". If you have any questions, contact us at johnpbell7@gmail.com.

Who this applies to

Anyone who uses the app. If you only use it without an account, your data stays on your device (see "Data stored on your device"). If you create an account, the data below also applies.

What we collect

Account details — your email address and a securely hashed password, to sign you in.
Your fridge data — the items, shopping list and staples you add (names, categories, quantities, locations, dates, notes).
Photos you scan — when you scan a fridge photo or receipt, the image is sent for AI recognition. We do not keep the image after it has been read; only the items it produced are saved to your inventory.
Chat questions — the questions you ask and the current inventory context sent with them, to generate an answer.
Usage counts — how many scans and chat questions you've used, to apply your plan's limits.
Basic technical data — standard server logs (e.g. IP address, timestamps) kept by our hosting provider for security and reliability.

We do not sell your data, and we do not use it for advertising.

How we use it

To provide the app's features (storing your fridge, scanning, chat, reminders).
To sign you in and sync your data across your devices.
To apply free/paid plan limits and process subscriptions.
To keep the service secure and fix problems.

Who we share it with (processors)

We use trusted third parties to run the app. They process data on our behalf:

Anthropic — AI provider. Scanned photos and chat questions are sent to Anthropic to be processed. See Anthropic's privacy policy.
Supabase — database, authentication and storage of your account and fridge data.
Vercel — hosting of the app and its API.
Apple, Google and/or Stripe — to process subscription payments, where applicable. We never see your full card details.

Data stored on your device

The app keeps a copy of your fridge in your device's local storage so it works offline and loads instantly. Clearing your browser/app data removes this local copy.

How long we keep it

We keep your account and fridge data while your account exists. Scanned images are not retained after processing. If you delete your account, we delete your associated data (subject to any legal retention requirements and provider backup cycles).

Your rights

Depending on where you live (including under UK/EU GDPR), you may have the right to access, correct, export or delete your data, and to object to certain processing. To exercise these, email johnpbell7@gmail.com. You can also delete items in-app or request account deletion.

Children

The app is not directed at children under 13 (or the minimum age in your country), and we do not knowingly collect their data.

Changes

We may update this policy; we'll change the "last updated" date above and, for significant changes, notify you in the app.

Contact

Questions or requests: johnpbell7@gmail.com.

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