# Privacy Policy — Last Bite
**Last updated: May 2026**
This Privacy Policy describes how Jessica Esau ("we", "us", or "our"), operating under the business name Last Bite, collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use the Last Bite mobile application ("App").
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## 1. Who We Are
Last Bite is a recipe generation app developed and operated by Jessica Esau, a registered business based in Siegburg, Germany. For any privacy-related enquiries, please contact us at: **[email protected]**
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## 2. Information We Collect
### Information You Provide
- **Account information** — your name, email address, and password when you create an account
- **Profile information** — cooking experience level, dietary preferences, dietary restrictions, cooking goals, age range, birthday, and unit preferences (metric/imperial)
- **Photos** — images you upload when logging cooked meals (stored securely)
### Information Generated Through Use
- **Recipes and cooking history** — recipes you save, meals you cook, and your cooking streak
- **Shopping lists** — recipes you add to your shopping list
- **Recently viewed recipes** — the last 10 recipes you have viewed
### Information We Do Not Collect
- We do not collect your location
- We do not collect payment information (no payments are currently processed in the app)
- We do not sell your data to third parties
- We do not serve advertisements
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## 3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information solely to:
- Create and manage your account
- Personalise your recipe recommendations based on your dietary preferences and restrictions
- Track your cooking progress, streaks, and chef level
- Send you notifications you have opted into (streak reminders, birthday recipes, level up alerts)
- Improve the app experience
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## 4. Third-Party Services
Last Bite uses the following third-party services to operate:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Firebase (Google) | Account authentication and data storage | <https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy> |
| Anthropic Claude API | AI-powered recipe generation | <https://www.anthropic.com/privacy> |
| Unsplash | Recipe food photography | <https://unsplash.com/privacy> |
| Expo | App infrastructure and notifications | <https://expo.dev/privacy> |
These services may process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.
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## 5. Data Storage and Security
- Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase, hosted on Google's servers
- We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your personal information
- Passwords are encrypted and never stored in plain text
- We retain your data for as long as your account is active
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## 6. Your Rights (GDPR)
As a user based in the European Union, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- **Right of access** — you can request a copy of your personal data
- **Right to rectification** — you can update your information in the app at any time via Account Settings
- **Right to erasure** — you can request deletion of your account and all associated data
- **Right to data portability** — you can request your data in a portable format
- **Right to object** — you can object to how we process your data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at **[email protected]**
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## 7. Children's Privacy
Last Bite is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
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## 8. Notifications
The app may send you push notifications including daily streak reminders, birthday recipe suggestions, and level up alerts. You can enable or disable notifications at any time through your device's Settings.
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## 9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the date at the top of this document. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
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## 10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
**Jessica Esau — Last Bite**
Siegburg, Germany
📧 [email protected]