Do Not Sell My Personal Information

Your California privacy rights under CCPA

Last updated: August 2025

Your Rights Under CCPA

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with specific rights regarding your personal information. This page explains these rights and how you can exercise them with Meal Gen.

What Does "Sale" Mean Under CCPA?

Under CCPA, "sale" is broadly defined and includes sharing personal information with third parties for valuable consideration, even if no money changes hands. This can include sharing data for advertising purposes, analytics, or other business benefits.

Important Notice

Meal Gen does not sell personal information in the traditional sense. We do not exchange your personal data for money with data brokers or other companies. However, under CCPA's broad definition, some of our data sharing practices with advertising and analytics partners may be considered a "sale."

Information We May Share

The following types of information may be shared with third parties in ways that could be considered a "sale" under CCPA:

Categories of Personal Information

  • Identifiers: Device IDs, IP addresses, cookie identifiers
  • Internet Activity: Website and app usage patterns, page views, clicks
  • Inferences: Preferences derived from your meal planning behavior
  • Commercial Information: Purchase history, subscription status (aggregated)
  • Geolocation Data: General location information for local recommendations

Third Parties We Share With

  • Advertising Networks: Google Ads, Facebook, Apple Search Ads
  • Analytics Providers: Google Analytics, Firebase, Mixpanel
  • Marketing Platforms: Mailchimp, Intercom
  • Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and advertising features

Your CCPA Rights

As a California resident, you have the following rights:

Right to Opt-Out

You have the right to direct us to stop selling your personal information. Once you opt-out, we will not sell your personal information unless you subsequently provide express authorization.

Right to Know

You have the right to request information about:

  • Categories of personal information we collect
  • Sources of personal information
  • Business purposes for collecting information
  • Categories of third parties we share information with
  • Specific pieces of personal information we hold about you

Right to Delete

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions required by law or for business operations.

Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights. We will not deny goods or services, charge different prices, or provide different levels of service quality.

How to Opt-Out

You can opt-out of the sale of your personal information through several methods:

Online Opt-Out Form

Complete our online opt-out form to stop the sale of your personal information:

* This would link to a functional opt-out form in production

Email Request

Send an email with your opt-out request to:

support@meal-gen.com

Subject: "CCPA Opt-Out Request" and include your account email address

In-App Settings

If you have our mobile app installed, you can adjust your privacy preferences in the app's settings under "Privacy Controls" > "Do Not Sell My Information."

Verification Process

To protect your privacy, we need to verify your identity before processing your request. We may ask for:

  • Email address associated with your account
  • Phone number (if provided during registration)
  • Account verification through our app
  • Additional information to confirm your identity

Authorized Agents

You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf. The agent must provide written authorization from you and may need to verify their own identity. We may require you to verify your identity directly with us.

Response Timeline

Processing Times

  • Opt-Out Requests: Processed within 15 business days
  • Right to Know: Response within 45 days (may extend to 90 days)
  • Right to Delete: Response within 45 days (may extend to 90 days)

What Happens After You Opt-Out

Once you opt-out of the sale of your personal information:

  • We will stop sharing your personal information with third parties for advertising purposes
  • You may see less personalized advertising
  • Core app functionality will remain unchanged
  • You can still use all meal planning features
  • You may opt back in at any time by contacting us

Minors' Information

We do not knowingly sell personal information of consumers under 16 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a minor under 16, we will delete such information promptly.

Questions or Complaints

If you have questions about your CCPA rights or want to file a complaint, you can:

Contact Meal Gen

Email: support@meal-gen.com

Subject: CCPA Rights Inquiry

California Attorney General

Website: oag.ca.gov

Phone: (916) 210-6276

Updates to This Notice

We may update this CCPA notice from time to time. Any material changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage California residents to review this notice periodically.

Additional Resources

For more information about CCPA and your privacy rights:

Need Help?

Our privacy team is here to assist you with any questions about your rights or help you exercise them.

Email: support@meal-gen.com
Response Time: Within 2 business days