PRIVACY POLICY

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Lemme ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered meal planning assistant within Telegram ("Service") accessible at lemme-cook.com.

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access or use the Service.

This Privacy Policy applies to users in the United States, European Union, Belarus, and Russia, with specific provisions for each jurisdiction as outlined herein.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Telegram User Data: Username, user ID, and display name as provided through Telegram's API
• Physical Metrics: Height, weight, age, and gender for accurate calorie calculations
• Dietary Information: Dietary preferences, restrictions, allergies, and health goals
• Meal Preferences: Food preferences, cuisine types, cooking skill level, and nutritional goals
• Interaction Data: Messages, queries, and feedback you provide to the Lemme assistant

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Frequency of use, features accessed (meal plan generations, meal generations, calorie calculations)
• Technical Data: Device type, operating system, time zone, IP address (for regional compliance), and language settings
• Service Metrics: Number of meal plans generated, recipes accessed, calorie calculations performed
• Session Information: Conversation history within active sessions for context maintenance

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do not access your Telegram contacts, groups, or channels
• We do not collect payment information directly (all payments are processed through Telegram)
• We do not access photos or files unless explicitly shared with the assistant
• We do not collect biometric data beyond basic physical metrics

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Core Service Functions

• Generate personalized meal plans based on your physical metrics and preferences
• Create individual meal recommendations with accurate nutritional information
• Calculate precise calorie requirements based on your height, weight, age, gender, and activity level
• Provide customized portion sizes and nutritional breakdowns
• Track nutritional goals and dietary adherence

3.2 Service Enhancement

• Improve AI-powered meal generation algorithms
• Enhance calorie calculation accuracy
• Develop new features for meal planning and nutrition tracking
• Debug technical issues and optimize performance
• Conduct aggregated analytics to improve user experience

3.3 Communication

• Respond to your support inquiries via Telegram
• Send service-related notifications about your meal plans
• Provide updates about Service changes or new features

3.4 Legal Basis for Processing (EU/EEA Users)

We process your data based on:

• Consent: For dietary preferences and health information
• Contract: To provide the Service you've requested
• Legitimate Interests: For Service improvement and security

4. DATA RETENTION

Users may request immediate deletion of their data at any time by contacting us.

5. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

5.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We share data only with essential service providers:

• LLM API Providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.): For processing meal generation and nutritional queries
• Cloud Infrastructure: For secure data storage and processing
• Analytics Services: Anonymized usage data only

5.2 Data Processing

When sharing with LLM API providers:

• Only necessary data is transmitted (preferences, not identifiable information)
• Data is processed under strict confidentiality agreements
• Providers are prohibited from using data for their own purposes

5.3 Legal Disclosure

We may disclose information if required by law in:

• United States federal or state law
• European Union regulations
• Belarus national legislation
• Russian Federation requirements

5.4 Business Transfers

In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale, users will be notified before personal information is transferred to a new entity.

6. DATA SECURITY

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• AES-256 encryption for data at rest
• TLS 1.3 for data in transit
• Regular security audits and penetration testing
• Access controls with multi-factor authentication
• Regular backups with encrypted storage
• Incident response procedures

7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

7.1 Data Location

Primary data processing occurs in [specify location]. For users in different regions:

• EU Users: Data remains within EU or countries with adequacy decisions
• Russian Users: Data localization per Federal Law No. 242-FZ
• Belarus Users: Compliance with Law on Personal Data Protection
• US Users: Data processed in accordance with state privacy laws

7.2 Cross-Border Safeguards

We use appropriate safeguards including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (EU)
• Data Processing Agreements
• Encryption and pseudonymization

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Lemme is not intended for users under 13 years of age (16 in EU). We do not knowingly collect data from children below these ages. Parents who believe their child has provided information should contact us for immediate deletion.

9. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

9.1 Universal Rights

All users have the right to:

• Access their personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete their account and data
• Export their meal plans and data
• Opt-out of analytics

9.2 EU/EEA Specific Rights (GDPR)

• Right to data portability
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent
• Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authority

9.3 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

• Right to know what information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of sale (Note: We do not sell personal data)
• Right to non-discrimination

9.4 Russian Federation Rights

• Consent withdrawal at any time
• Access to processing information
• Blocking of unlawfully processed data
• Complaints to Roskomnadzor

9.5 Belarus Rights

• Information about data processing
• Modification and blocking rights
• Withdrawal of consent
• Complaints to National Center for Personal Data Protection

10. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

10.1 LLM API Providers

We use Large Language Model APIs for meal generation. These providers:

• Process data under strict agreements
• Do not retain user data
• Are selected for privacy compliance

10.2 Telegram Platform

Service operates within Telegram's ecosystem. Users should review Telegram's Privacy Policy.

11. DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION

In case of a data breach:

• EU Users: Notification within 72 hours to authorities, users notified if high risk
• US Users: Notification per state breach notification laws
• Russian Users: Notification per Roskomnadzor requirements
• Belarus Users: Notification per national requirements

12. COOKIES AND TRACKING

The Telegram bot interface does not use cookies. The lemme-cook.com website may use:

• Essential cookies for functionality
• Analytics cookies (with consent)
• No third-party advertising cookies

13. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We will notify users of material changes via:

• Telegram bot notification
• Notice on lemme-cook.com
• 30-day notice for material changes affecting rights

15. LEGAL DISCLOSURE

This Privacy Policy is provided in English. In case of discrepancies between English and translated versions, the English version prevails, except where local law requires otherwise.