Last updated: August 2026 · ChopChop meal-planning app
ChopChop ("we", "our", or "the app") is a global meal-planning and social food tool. This policy explains what data is collected when you use the app, how it is used, and your rights regarding your personal data.
The app is operated by the ChopChop team. For privacy enquiries, data requests, or to reach our privacy contact, email us at chooo.chop@gmail.com.
Depending on how you use the app we may collect:
We collect only what is necessary and proportionate for the purposes described below.
When you upload a photo (e.g. a dish scan or recipe photo) the image is processed to provide the app's features — storage, display, food recognition, and result delivery. For a dish scan, the selected image is sent over HTTPS to our backend and then to Anthropic's Claude API solely to identify food items. Dish-scan images are processed in memory and are not retained after the scan result is delivered. Recipe and social photos are handled according to their sharing and storage settings. Photos are not used to train independent AI models or for purposes materially different from the service without a separate lawful basis and, where required, your explicit consent. You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to upload any photo you submit, including photos that may include other people (see Section 12).
When you generate a meal plan, your pantry text and household preferences are sent to Anthropic's Claude API. This data is subject to Anthropic's Privacy Policy. We do not use your pantry data for any purpose other than generating your requested plan. AI results are informational and may be inaccurate; they do not constitute medical or dietary advice.
We use Firebase / Google Analytics to understand app usage (screens visited, features used) so we can improve the service. This involves device and usage identifiers processed by Google as our analytics provider. We do not use this data for advertising. See Google Firebase privacy information for details.
In-app purchases are processed by the Apple App Store or Google Play and managed through RevenueCat. RevenueCat receives purchase and subscription status to determine your entitlements; we do not receive or store your payment card details. See RevenueCat's Privacy Policy for details.
If you grant notification permission we store your device push token to deliver household and meal-plan alerts. You can revoke permission at any time in device Settings.
Your data is used to: provide and operate the service; analyse and display uploaded content; generate meal plans and food-scan results; improve the app and fix errors; detect fraud and abuse; enforce our Terms and Content Policy; respond to reports and complaints; comply with legal obligations; and respond to lawful requests from authorities.
Depending on the type of data and jurisdiction, processing may be based on: performance of our agreement with you; your consent (which you may withdraw at any time); compliance with a legal obligation; or our legitimate interests where permitted by applicable law. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
We share data only to the extent necessary with: cloud hosting and infrastructure providers; AI and image-analysis services (Anthropic); analytics providers (Google Firebase); subscription management (RevenueCat); legal and security advisors; competent authorities when required or permitted by law; and any successor entity in the event of a sale, merger, or transfer of the app or business (see Section 15).
We do not sell your personal data for money. If we ever use data for targeted advertising in a way that constitutes a "sale" or "sharing" under applicable law, we will provide the required notices and opt-out mechanisms.
Because ChopChop operates globally, your data may be processed or stored in a country different from your own. Where required, cross-border transfers are carried out using appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent mechanisms) in compliance with applicable law.
You must not upload or share photos containing an identifiable person unless you have the legal right and any necessary consents to do so. You bear full legal responsibility for such content. To the maximum extent permitted by law, ChopChop is not liable for claims arising from your uploading photos or data relating to third parties without authority.
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements. When data is no longer needed it is deleted, destroyed, or anonymised. Backup copies may persist for a limited technical period.
You can permanently delete your account and associated data at any time from the Account screen in the app (Account → Delete account). For deletion requests when you cannot access the app, email chooo.chop@gmail.com — requests are actioned within 30 days. We may retain certain data where required or permitted by law (e.g. fraud prevention, legal obligations).
If ChopChop or its operating entity is sold, merged, acquired, or restructured, your data may transfer to the acquirer or legal successor in connection with the transaction, subject to applicable law and this policy.
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, use, disclosure, alteration, or loss. No electronic system is completely secure, and this does not limit obligations that cannot lawfully be excluded.
In the event of a security incident affecting your data we will take appropriate steps to investigate and mitigate harm. We will notify the relevant supervisory authorities or affected users when required by applicable law.
Depending on the law applicable to you, your rights may include: to know what data we hold; to access a copy; to correct inaccurate data; to request deletion; to restrict processing; to object to processing; to data portability; to withdraw consent; to opt out of sale or sharing of data; and to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. Rights vary by country and jurisdiction.
Submit privacy requests by email to chooo.chop@gmail.com. We may ask for reasonable information to verify your identity and will respond within the legally required timeframe.
Account creation requires the registrant to be at least 21 years old with the legal capacity to enter a binding agreement under applicable law. We do not knowingly collect data from persons who do not meet this requirement for account creation. If we become aware that an account was created by someone who does not meet this requirement, it may be suspended and its data handled in accordance with applicable law.
Family & Friends (F&F) timeline: Once a qualifying account exists, younger household members (including children) may use the F&F timeline under the account holder's supervision. The F&F timeline has no minimum age and is designed to be a safe, family-friendly space.
World Wide (WW) public timeline: Access is restricted to users 21 years of age or older and requires a separate in-app age confirmation before content is visible.
The app may use device identifiers and analytics SDKs as described above. If we introduce cookies or targeted-advertising trackers we will update this policy and provide any consent or opt-out mechanisms required by law.
Content you post may be saved or re-shared by other users independently of the app. We cannot guarantee deletion of copies outside our control. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not responsible for third parties' independent use of such copies, without prejudice to our obligations regarding data under our control.
We may update this policy when we develop the service or when legal requirements change. The updated version will be published in the app and at this URL. Where required by law we will provide notice or request fresh consent.
For any privacy question or data request: chooo.chop@gmail.com