Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 31, 2025
Effective Date: December 31, 2025
Overview
Welcome to ByziBites, a recipe and meal planning application designed to support Orthodox Christians in their fasting journey. This Privacy Policy explains how Frist Development, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our application and services.
By using ByziBites, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address (required for authentication)
- Display name and username handle
- Orthodox jurisdiction preference (OCA, GOARCH, ROCOR, Antiochian)
- Calendar type preference
- Dietary restrictions (optional)
- Subscription plan selection
Usage Data
We collect information about how you interact with our service:
- Recipe views, favorites, and ratings
- Meal plans you create
- Shopping lists
- Recipe search queries and preferences
- Pantry inventory data
User-Generated Content
When you participate in our community features:
- Forum posts and replies
- Recipe reviews and comments
- Photos you upload (recipe photos, pantry items)
- Recipe ratings
Images for AI Processing
When you use our Pantry Assist feature, you may upload photos of ingredients or grocery receipts. These images are processed using OpenAI's Vision API to identify food items. The images are sent to OpenAI for processing but are not permanently stored by OpenAI or used for their model training.
Payment Information
We use Stripe to process payments. We do not store your credit card information on our servers. Stripe collects and processes payment information in accordance with their Privacy Policy. We only store:
- Stripe customer ID (for billing management)
- Subscription status and plan type
- Subscription start and end dates
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Service Provision: To provide and maintain our recipe database, meal planning tools, and community features
- Personalization: To customize your experience based on your jurisdiction, calendar preferences, and dietary restrictions
- Recommendations: To suggest recipes that match your preferences and meal planning history
- Communication: To send you service updates, subscription notifications, and respond to your inquiries
- Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our app features and recipe recommendations
- Security: To protect against unauthorized access and maintain the security of your account
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
We will never sell your personal information to third parties or use it for purposes other than improving our service.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to provide our application:
Supabase
Our database and authentication services are provided by Supabase. Your data is stored securely with encryption at rest and in transit. Learn more at Supabase Privacy Policy.
OpenAI
We use OpenAI's Vision API (GPT-4 with Vision) to identify food items from photos you upload. Images are processed in real-time and are not stored or used for training AI models by OpenAI. Learn more at OpenAI Privacy Policy.
Stripe
Payment processing is handled by Stripe, a PCI-compliant payment processor. We do not have access to your full credit card details. Stripe's use of your personal information is governed by their Privacy Policy at Stripe Privacy Policy.
We do not share your personal information with any other third parties except as required by law or with your explicit consent.
Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect it:
- Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS/TLS
- Encryption of sensitive data at rest
- Secure authentication using industry-standard protocols
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls limiting who can access user data
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your data to the best of our ability.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Portability
You have the right to access your personal data and request a copy in a portable format. You can view and export most of your data directly from your account settings.
Correction
You can update your profile information, preferences, and other account data at any time through your account settings.
Deletion
You have the right to request deletion of your personal information. You can delete your account from the settings page, which will remove your personal data from our systems. Please note that some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes (e.g., transaction records for accounting).
Opt-Out
You can opt out of non-essential communications by adjusting your notification preferences in your account settings.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@byzibites.com.
Children's Privacy
Our service 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 at support@byzibites.com, and we will take steps to delete such information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
- Sending an email notification to your registered email address
- Displaying a prominent notice in the application
Your continued use of ByziBites after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: