Privacy Policy
For Entertainment Purposes Only
Ripely is a personal food-tracking tool provided for convenience and entertainment. It is not a food-safety authority and is not a substitute for professional guidance.
Effective date: April 2, 2026 · Last updated: April 2, 2026
1. Who We Are
Ripely ("we," "us," or "our") is a household food-inventory application operated for personal, non-commercial use. We are based in California, United States. If you have questions about this policy you may contact us at privacy@ripely.app.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only what is necessary to provide the service:
- Email address: Used solely to send your magic sign-in link and to identify your account. We do not send marketing emails.
- Food inventory data: Item names, categories, quantities, purchase dates, and expiration dates that you voluntarily enter.
- Household data: Your household name and an invite code you generate. Member relationships are stored to share inventory within a household.
- Usage data: Standard server logs (IP address, browser type, pages visited) retained for up to 30 days for security and debugging.
We do not collect payment information, government IDs, health data, or any sensitive personal information.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information exclusively to:
- Authenticate you and maintain your session
- Display, store, and sync your household's food inventory
- Send expiration alerts you configure within the app
- Diagnose technical errors and maintain security
We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for advertising or commercial purposes.
4. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored on Supabase (PostgreSQL, hosted in the United States). Supabase is SOC 2 Type II certified. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest. Access is restricted by Row-Level Security policies so you can only see your own household's data.
Despite these measures, no system is perfectly secure. You use Ripely at your own risk.
5. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
- Right to Know – You may request a summary of the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Delete – You may request deletion of your account and all associated data. To do so, email us or delete your account from the Settings page.
- Right to Correct – You may update inaccurate information directly within the app.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale – We do not sell personal information. This right is already satisfied.
- Right to Non-Discrimination – We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.
To exercise your rights, email privacy@ripely.app. We will respond within 45 days.
6. Cookies & Local Storage
We use strictly necessary cookies and browser local storage to maintain your login session. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies.
7. Data Retention
Your account data is retained for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, all personal data is permanently removed within 30 days. Server logs are purged within 30 days.
8. Entertainment Use Only — No Liability
Ripely is provided for personal entertainment and convenience purposes only. It is not a certified food-safety system and must not be relied upon as one.
Expiration dates, freshness indicators, and alerts displayed by Ripely are based solely on information you manually enter. Ripely does not inspect, test, smell, or evaluate any physical food item.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Ripely, its operators, and contributors disclaim all liability for any illness, injury, property damage, financial loss, or any other harm arising from:
- Consuming food based on Ripely expiration guidance
- Incorrect dates or information entered by you or household members
- Food spoilage, contamination, or unsafe storage conditions
- App downtime, data loss, or technical errors
- Any reliance on information displayed in the app
Always use your own judgment regarding food safety. When in doubt, throw it out.
9. Children's Privacy
Ripely is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date above. Continued use of Ripely after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.