Privacy Policy

Last updated: 26 June 2026

Welcome to MatesPlates ("we", "our", or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with global standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

1. Data Controller

MatesPlates is operated by a solo developer. For privacy-related inquiries, you can contact us at josh@jagiles.com.

2. Information We Collect

  • Account Information: Email address, username, and password (hashed).
  • User Content: Recipe links, notes, reactions, and circle memberships.
  • Usage Data: Basic interaction data to improve the service.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain the MatesPlates service.
  • To authenticate your account and keep you signed in.
  • To display recipes shared within your circles.
  • To ensure the security of our platform.

4. Data Processors

We use the following third-party services to operate MatesPlates:

  • Supabase: For database hosting, authentication, and data storage.
  • Vercel: For hosting and serving the application.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
  • Withdraw consent or object to processing.
  • Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
  • Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data).

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service. You can delete your account at any time by contacting us or using the in-app settings.

7. International Transfers

Our services are hosted globally (via Supabase and Vercel). Your data may be stored and processed in countries outside your own, including the United States, Canada, and the European Union. We rely on standard contractual clauses for international data transfers from the EU.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies to keep you signed in and maintain your session. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at josh@jagiles.com.