Privacy Policy
Last revised: September 24, 2026
1. Introduction
The Dinner Department ("we," "us," or "our") operates the web and mobile application at https://thedepartmentcollection.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Service, you agree to the practices described here.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the information you provide when you create an account, such as your email address and name. We also collect limited usage data about how you interact with the Service (for example, which recipes you save to a meal plan). Payment information is processed directly by our payment processor, Stripe — we never receive or store your full card number.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to provide and maintain your account, to deliver the recipes, meal plans, and grocery lists you create, to process and confirm purchases, to communicate with you about your account, and to improve the Service.
4. How We Share Information
We share information only as needed to operate the Service: with Stripe to process payments, and with our hosting platform to run the application. We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights. We never sell your personal information.
5. Data Retention & Account Deletion
We keep your account information and saved plans for as long as your account is active. You can delete your account and its associated data at any time from the Account page in the app; deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.
6. Cookies & Local Storage
The Service uses browser storage to keep you signed in and to remember your preferences. We do not use advertising cookies to track you across other websites.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including encrypting data in transit and restricting access to authorized systems. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, however.
8. Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. Purchases must be made by an adult.
9. Your Rights
You may access, correct, or delete your account information at any time from within the app. To request deletion of specific data, contact us at the email below.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted in the app with an updated "last revised" date.
11. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at thedepartmentcollection@gmail.com.