Privacy Policy for PantryPine
Last updated: January 21, 2026
📱 PantryPine Mobile App
This privacy policy applies to the PantryPine mobile application available on Google Play Store.
Important: This privacy policy explains how PantryPine collects, uses, and protects your information, including camera access for barcode scanning.
0. Data Controller / Business Information
PantryPine is operated by PixelCrowd. Registered business details:
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide, improve, and personalize our services. The types of information we collect include:
📱 Device Permissions
- Camera Access: Used exclusively for barcode scanning to quickly identify products and add them to your pantry. No photos or images are stored, transmitted, or processed beyond the immediate barcode recognition.
- Location Data: GPS coordinates (with permission) or IP-based location for weather-based recipe suggestions.
👤 Account Information
- Email address (for registered users)
- Anonymous user IDs and authentication status
- User preferences and settings
📊 Usage Data
- Recipe generation counts and feature usage
- App interactions and performance metrics
- Pantry and shopping list management data
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for:
- Providing and maintaining the App's core functionality
- Barcode scanning to identify products and add them to your pantry
- Generating personalized recipe recommendations
- Providing weather-based recipe suggestions
- Improving app performance and user experience
- Analyzing usage patterns to enhance features
- Ensuring app security and preventing abuse
3. Camera Usage Specifics
Camera Permission Details:
- Camera access is used only for barcode scanning
- No photos or images are stored on your device or our servers
- Camera data is processed locally on your device
- Barcode information is used solely to identify products for your pantry
- You can revoke camera permission at any time in your device settings
4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using Firebase services with industry-standard encryption. We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, and analytics
- WeatherAPI.com: Weather data for recipe suggestions
- Google Gemini AI: Recipe generation and content processing
These services have their own privacy policies, and we recommend reviewing them.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data stored in the App
- Update or correct your information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Control camera and location permissions
- Opt out of location services
- Export your data in a portable format
7. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.
8. Children's Privacy
Our 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 and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes through the App or by email. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data. You can manage your privacy preferences in the App settings at any time.
Footer (Business Identification): PantryPine is operated by MILAN LUKIC PR PIXEL CROWD. Contact: support@pantrypine.com