Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 8, 2026

1. Introduction

Inventology LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") operates the MacroGenius platform (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

Account registration information (email address, password)
Profile information (name, dietary preferences, macro targets)
Recipe and meal plan data
User-generated content and preferences
Any communications you send us

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Service, we automatically collect certain information:

Log data (IP address, browser type, pages accessed, timestamps)
Device information (device type, operating system)
Usage data (features accessed, interactions with our Service)
Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

If you authenticate through third-party services (e.g., Google), we receive basic profile information as permitted by those services' authorization.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Providing and maintaining the Service
Processing transactions and sending related information
Sending promotional, transactional, and administrative emails
Responding to your inquiries and requests
Monitoring and analyzing Service usage and trends
Detecting, preventing, and addressing fraud and security issues
Improving and optimizing the Service
Complying with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Retention

Your data is stored on secure servers. If you self-host MacroGenius on your own infrastructure, your data remains under your control. We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or servicing you, provided they agree to keep this information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms, or protect the rights, property, and safety of our Company, our users, or the public.

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or similar transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5.4 User-Shared Data

Any information you choose to share publicly (such as public recipes or meal plans) will be accessible to other users and is released under the MIT License as open source content. Public recipes may be freely used, modified, and redistributed by other users for any purpose. We are not responsible for the privacy or usage of information you voluntarily share publicly.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our Service. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Note that disabling cookies may affect Service functionality.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption, secure authentication, and regular security updates, to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to access your personal information and receive a copy in a portable format.

8.2 Correction and Deletion

You can update or delete your personal information at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

8.3 Marketing Communications

You may opt out of promotional emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by updating your preferences in your account settings.

8.4 Regional Rights

If you reside in the European Union, California, or other regions with specific data protection laws, you may have additional rights. Please contact us for more information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites and services. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Service. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

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

Inventology LLC
Email: privacy@macrogenius.app