Privacy Policy

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1. Introduction

MealPulse ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website Hipsbones.world and use our meal planning products and services. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in various ways, including:

• Information you provide directly through contact forms, product purchases, and account registration
• Automatically collected information such as IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience
• Information from third-party sources when you authorize such sharing

3. Personal Data Categories

The personal data we collect may include:

• Contact information: name, email address, phone number
• Account information: username, password, profile preferences
• Nutritional data: dietary preferences, meal history, health goals
• Technical data: IP address, device information, browser type
• Usage data: pages visited, time spent, interaction patterns

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Delivering our meal planning products and services
• Communicating with you about your account and services
• Personalizing your experience and providing tailored recommendations
• Improving our products, services, and website functionality
• Sending promotional materials and updates (with your consent)
• Complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights
• Analyzing usage patterns to understand user behavior

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Your explicit consent for specific processing activities
• Necessity to perform our contract with you
• Compliance with legal obligations under EU and Finnish law
• Our legitimate business interests in improving services
• Protection of vital interests of individuals

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal data with:

• Service providers who assist in delivering our services
• Business partners for joint offerings (with your consent)
• Legal authorities when required by law
• Successors in case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and the purpose of processing. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal obligations to retain certain information.

8. Your Rights

Under EU and Finnish data protection laws, you have the following rights:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectify inaccurate data
• Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@hipsbones.world.

9. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

Your personal data is primarily processed and stored in Finland and the European Union. If we transfer data outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. For detailed information, please refer to our Cookies Policy.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

13. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: support@hipsbones.world
• Phone: +358449704334
• Address: INNO Yritystalo, 21100 Naantali, Finland

16. Data Protection Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Finnish Data Protection Authority (Tietosuojavaltuutettu) if you believe we have violated your data protection rights. Contact information is available at www.tietosuoja.fi.