Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you create and use a MenuNinja account, we collect:

• Email address — used for authentication, account management, and service-related communication.
• Password — stored as a secure one-way hash; we never store or access your plain-text password.
• Menu content — including categories, items, descriptions, prices, and images you create.

We do not use analytics tools, advertising trackers, or profiling technologies. When visitors access your menu, we do not collect personal data for tracking or marketing purposes. Limited technical data (such as IP address) may be processed automatically for security and service operation.

2. How We Use Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the MenuNinja service
• Authenticate users and manage accounts
• Process subscriptions and payments
• Send transactional emails (account verification, notifications)
• Protect the platform from abuse and unauthorized access

3. Cookies & Local Storage

We use minimal browser storage required for the service to function:

• Authentication token — stored in your browser's local storage to keep you logged in.
• Language preference ("lang" cookie) — stores your selected language (e.g. "en" or "sr") for up to 1 year.

We do not use cookies for tracking, analytics, or advertising.

4. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate MenuNinja:

• Google reCAPTCHA — protects forms from spam and abuse. This service may collect device and usage data, including IP address. Google Privacy Policy
• LemonSqueezy — processes payments and subscriptions. Billing details (such as name, email, and payment information) are handled directly by LemonSqueezy and are not stored on our servers. LemonSqueezy Privacy Policy
• Email Provider (Gmail SMTP) — used to send account verification and service emails. Email addresses and message content are processed by Gmail according to Google's Privacy Policy.

These providers process data according to their own privacy policies.

5. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored in a secure database with access limited to authorized systems. Passwords are encrypted using industry-standard hashing.

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active.

If you delete your account or request deletion:

• Your personal data and menu content will be removed within 30 days.
• Backup systems may retain data for up to 90 days before permanent deletion.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data — available through your account dashboard.
• Request deletion — you can request account and data deletion at any time.
• Request export — you can request a copy of your data.

To exercise these rights, contact us at hellomenuninja@gmail.com.

8. Children's Privacy

MenuNinja is intended for individuals aged 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If such data is identified, it will be deleted promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date above. Continued use of the service after changes means you accept the updated policy.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact: hellomenuninja@gmail.com

11. Legal Basis (for EEA Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, we process your data based on:

• Performance of a contract (providing the service)
• Legitimate interests (security and fraud prevention)
• Legal obligations (where applicable)