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Effective Date: February 26, 2026  ·  Last Updated: February 26, 2026

Blinner LLC ("Blinner," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, mobile applications, and services (collectively, the "Service"). By using Blinner, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Account Information

  • Name and email address
  • Password (stored in encrypted form)
  • Profile picture (optional)
  • Blinner username/tag

Profile Information (Optional)

  • Location (country, state, zip code)
  • Demographic information (if voluntarily provided)
  • Dietary preferences and restrictions

User Content

  • Recipes you create or save
  • Meal plans and calendar data
  • Grocery lists
  • Photos you upload
  • Comments and reviews
  • Messages sent to other users

Payment Information

  • Billing name and address
  • Payment card details (processed securely by Stripe; we do not store full card numbers)
  • Transaction history

Communications

  • Support requests and feedback
  • Survey responses
  • Email correspondence

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data

  • Pages and features you access
  • Time spent on the Service
  • Actions taken (e.g., recipes saved, meals planned)
  • Search queries within the app

Device Information

  • Device type and operating system
  • Browser type and version
  • IP address
  • Unique device identifiers

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • Session cookies (to keep you logged in)
  • Preference cookies (to remember your settings)
  • Analytics cookies (to understand usage patterns)

1.3 Information from Third Parties

Social Login Providers

If you sign in using Google or Apple, we receive your name, email address, profile picture (if available), and a unique identifier from the provider. We do not receive or store your social media passwords.

Payment Processor

Stripe provides us with transaction confirmations and basic billing information (not your full card number).

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Providing the Service

  • Create and manage your account
  • Enable meal planning, recipe management, and grocery list features
  • Process Blinner memberships and payments
  • Facilitate social features (friends, sharing, messaging)

2.2 Improving the Service

  • Analyze usage patterns to improve features
  • Develop new functionality based on user needs
  • Fix bugs and optimize performance
  • Conduct research and analytics

2.3 Communications

  • Send service-related notifications (e.g., password resets, account updates)
  • Deliver weekly newsletters (if subscribed)
  • Respond to support requests
  • Send promotional offers (with your consent)

2.4 Personalization

  • Customize meal suggestions based on your preferences
  • Remember your settings and preferences
  • Provide relevant recipe recommendations

2.5 Safety and Security

  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 With Your Consent

  • When you choose to share recipes publicly
  • When you connect with friends on the platform
  • When you explicitly authorize sharing

3.2 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third parties who help us operate the Service:

ProviderPurposeData Shared
RailwayHostingAll service data
CloudflareCDN, securityIP addresses, usage data
StripePayment processingBilling information
ResendEmail deliveryEmail addresses, names
AnthropicAI featuresRecipe/meal data (anonymized)
GoogleAuthenticationEmail, name (if using Google Sign-In)

These providers are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, such as:

  • Responding to valid legal requests (subpoenas, court orders)
  • Protecting our rights, property, or safety
  • Preventing fraud or illegal activities
  • Complying with applicable regulations

3.4 Business Transfers

If Blinner is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

3.5 Aggregated and Anonymized Data

We may share aggregated, non-identifiable data for research, marketing, or analytics purposes. This data cannot be used to identify you personally.

4. Your Privacy Rights

4.1 Access and Portability

You can access your personal data through your account settings. You may request a copy of your data by contacting us at privacy@blinner.com.

4.2 Correction

You can update your account information at any time through your profile settings.

4.3 Deletion

You can delete your account through Settings → Profile → Danger Zone → Delete Account. Upon deletion:

  • Your personal data will be permanently removed within 30 days
  • Some data may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes
  • Anonymized/aggregated data may be retained indefinitely

4.4 Opt-Out

  • Marketing emails: Unsubscribe via the link in any marketing email
  • Push notifications: Disable in your device settings
  • Cookies: Adjust your browser settings (note: some features may not work)

4.5 Do Not Track

We currently do not respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Data TypeRetention Period
Account dataUntil account deletion + 30 days
Transaction records7 years (legal requirement)
Usage logs12 months
Support tickets3 years
Deleted contentPermanently removed within 30 days

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

6.1 Technical Safeguards

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Encryption of sensitive data at rest
  • Secure password hashing (SHA-256)
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments

6.2 Access Controls

  • Role-based access to user data
  • Two-factor authentication for admin accounts
  • Logging and monitoring of data access

6.3 Infrastructure

  • Hosted on secure, SOC 2 compliant platforms
  • Regular backups with encryption
  • DDoS protection and web application firewall

6.4 Incident Response

In the event of a data breach, we will:

  • Investigate and contain the incident promptly
  • Notify affected users within 72 hours (or as required by law)
  • Report to relevant authorities as required
  • Take steps to prevent future incidents

7. Children's Privacy

Blinner is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at privacy@blinner.com, and we will take steps to delete that information.

8. International Data Transfers

Blinner is based in the United States. If you access the Service from outside the U.S., your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from your country. By using Blinner, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

9.1 Right to Know

You can request information about categories of personal information collected, sources, business purposes, and third parties with whom we share information.

9.2 Right to Delete

You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

9.3 Right to Opt-Out

You have the right to opt out of the "sale" of personal information. Note: Blinner does not sell personal information.

9.4 Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

9.5 How to Exercise Your Rights

Submit requests to: privacy@blinner.com. We will respond within 45 days.

10. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

10.1 Legal Basis for Processing

  • Contract: To provide the Service you requested
  • Consent: For optional features and marketing
  • Legitimate interests: For security, analytics, and service improvement
  • Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws

10.2 Your Rights

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Withdraw consent: Revoke consent at any time

10.3 Data Protection Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

10.4 Contact

For GDPR-related inquiries: privacy@blinner.com

11. Cookies Policy

11.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide and improve the Service.

11.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie TypePurposeDuration
EssentialLogin, security, basic functionalitySession
FunctionalRemember preferences, settings1 year
AnalyticsUnderstand usage patterns1 year

11.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features.

11.4 Third-Party Cookies

We may use analytics services that set their own cookies. These are subject to their respective privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

  • We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top
  • For material changes, we will notify you via email or in-app notification
  • Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Blinner LLC
Privacy Inquiries: privacy@blinner.com
General Contact: support@blinner.com
Website: www.blinner.com

14. Summary of Key Points

TopicSummary
Data CollectionWe collect account info, usage data, and optional profile details
Data UseTo provide the Service, improve features, and communicate with you
Data SharingOnly with service providers; we never sell your data
Your RightsAccess, correct, delete, and export your data
SecurityIndustry-standard encryption and security practices
RetentionKept while needed, deleted within 30 days of account deletion
ChildrenNot intended for users under 13
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