Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy details how the Stellar mobile application ("App") manages, uses, and secures your personal information. By engaging with the App, you agree to the practices outlined in this document.

2. Information Collection

We collect several types of information from and about our users:

• Personal Information: Includes data provided at registration, such as your name, email address, and optionally, your allergen or dietary preferences.
• User Content: Encompasses recipes, photos, and other user-generated content within the App.
• Usage Data: Covers data automatically collected about your interactions with the App, like device type, IP address, and activity logs.

3. Use of Information

We utilize your information to:

• Enhance and tailor your experience in the App.
• Operate, manage, and maintain the App’s functionality.
• Communicate updates and troubleshoot issues.
• Analyze App performance and user engagement.
• Fulfill legal obligations and enforce our terms.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell personal information to third parties for marketing. We may share information under these conditions:

• Legal Requirements: To comply with laws or respond to lawful requests and legal processes.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

5. Data Security

We employ robust security measures to protect your data. Though no system is infallible, our commitment to securing your information remains stringent.

6. User Rights and Choices

You possess several rights regarding your personal data:

• Access and Correction: Update your personal information via your account settings.
• Deletion: Request the removal of your personal data from our records, except as legally required.
• Opt-Out: You may opt-out of non-essential data collection with a written request to stellar@eatvermont.com

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for the duration necessary to serve the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is mandated by law.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Should we learn of any such collection without verified parental consent, the data will be deleted.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed outside your country of residence. We ensure all data transfers comply with our legal obligations and maintain data protection.

10. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this policy. Material changes will be communicated via email or through an in-app notice, and will take effect following a reasonable notice period.

11. Consent

Your acceptance of our Terms and Conditions at registration serves as your consent to the collection and processing of your data as described here.

12. Data Breach Protocol

In case of a data breach, immediate measures will be enacted to limit damage, and affected users will be notified as per the protocols described in our terms.

13. International Compliance

We comply with global data protection laws, such as the GDPR for EU residents and the CCPA for California residents, ensuring rigorous data protection and ongoing compliance review.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at: stellar@eatvermont.com.