MAU logoMa, Ano Ulam?

Privacy Policy for Ma, Ano Ulam?

Effective Date: May 22, 2026

Last Updated: May 22, 2026

Introduction

Mb Alegria ("we", "our", or "us") operates the Ma, Ano Ulam? mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you use the App, we may collect the following information:

  • Meal Plans: Dishes you plan for your weekly meals
  • Pantry Data: Ingredients you track in your pantry, including quantities and expiration dates
  • Saved Dishes: Dishes you save as favorites
  • Grocery Lists: Shopping lists you create from meal plans
  • App Preferences: Your settings and preferences within the App

Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain information when you use the App:

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers
  • Usage Data: Features you use, time spent in the App, interactions with content
  • Crash Reports: Technical information about app crashes or errors

Payment Information

When you purchase a Premium subscription:

  • Payment processing is handled by Google Play and RevenueCat
  • We do not store your credit card or payment information
  • We receive confirmation of your subscription status from RevenueCat
  • RevenueCat may collect transaction data as described in their Privacy Policy

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Provide App Functionality: Store and sync your meal plans, pantry data, and grocery lists
  • Personalization: Provide dish suggestions based on your pantry ingredients
  • Premium Features: Manage your subscription status and provide Premium features
  • App Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve features and user experience
  • Technical Support: Diagnose and fix technical issues
  • Communication: Send important updates about the App or your subscription

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

Most of your data (meal plans, pantry items, grocery lists) is stored locally on your device using SQLite database. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

Cloud Storage

Currently, the App does not sync data to cloud servers. All data is stored locally on your device.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:

  • Data is stored in encrypted format on your device
  • We use secure connections (HTTPS) for any network communications
  • Payment processing is handled by trusted third-party services (Google Play, RevenueCat)

However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services that may collect information:

RevenueCat

We use RevenueCat to manage in-app purchases and subscriptions. RevenueCat may collect:

  • Purchase transaction data
  • Subscription status
  • Device identifiers

RevenueCat's privacy policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy

Google Play Services

The App uses Google Play Services for app distribution and in-app purchases. Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Data Retention

  • Meal Plans, Pantry Data, Grocery Lists: Stored on your device until you delete them or uninstall the App
  • Subscription Data: Retained by RevenueCat according to their data retention policy
  • Usage Data: Retained for up to 90 days for analytics purposes

Your Rights

Access and Control

  • View Your Data: All your data is accessible within the App
  • Edit Your Data: You can modify meal plans, pantry items, and grocery lists at any time
  • Delete Your Data: You can delete individual items or clear all data within the App

Data Deletion

To completely delete all your data:

  1. Open the App
  2. Go to Settings
  3. Select "Clear All Data"
  4. Uninstall the App to remove all local data

Subscription Management

To manage or cancel your Premium subscription:

  1. Open Google Play Store
  2. Go to Subscriptions
  3. Select Ma, Ano Ulam?
  4. Manage or cancel your subscription

Children's Privacy

The App is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy in the App
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
  • Service Providers: With RevenueCat for payment processing (as described above)
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to the Philippines and other countries where we or our service providers operate.

Additional Information for Philippines Users

In accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), you have the right to:

  • Be informed about the collection and processing of your personal data
  • Access your personal data
  • Dispute inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request blocking, removal, or destruction of your data
  • Receive compensation for damages due to inaccurate, incomplete, or unlawful processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at mbpants03@gmail.com.

Additional Information for EU Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
  • Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at mbpants03@gmail.com.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: mbpants03@gmail.com
Developer: Mb Alegria

Last Updated: May 22, 2026

Effective Date: May 22, 2026