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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12 June 2026 · Effective: 12 June 2026

We believe you deserve to know exactly what data we collect, why we collect it, and what we do with it. This policy explains all of that in plain language.

Contents

1. Who We Are 2. Information We Collect 3. How We Use Your Information 4. Legal Basis for Processing 5. Data Sharing 6. International Data Transfers 7. Data Retention 8. Your Rights 9. Cookies & Tracking 10. Children's Privacy 11. Security 12. Changes to This Policy 13. Data Protection Officer 14. Supervisory Authorities 15. Contact Us

1. Who We Are

Larder is a smart kitchen and meal planning application developed and operated from the United Arab Emirates. References to "Larder", "we", "us" or "our" in this policy refer to the Larder app and its operating team. Our app is available internationally and this Privacy Policy applies to all users regardless of location.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information when you use Larder:

•Account information — your name, email address, and password when you register.

•Profile information — dietary preferences, household size, and cuisine preferences you choose to provide.

•Pantry data — food items, quantities, expiry dates and any barcodes you scan.

•Usage data — how you interact with the app, features you use, recipes you save or cook.

•Device information — device type, operating system, app version, and unique device identifiers.

•Location data — approximate location only if you grant permission, used to surface relevant local shopping options.

We do not collect payment information directly. Any in-app purchases are handled by Apple App Store or Google Play Store under their respective privacy policies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

•Provide, maintain and improve the Larder app and its features.

•Power Inari, our AI kitchen assistant, to give you personalised recipe and pantry suggestions.

•Send you expiry alerts, meal plan reminders and other notifications you opt into.

•Respond to your support requests and communications.

•Analyse usage patterns to improve app performance and user experience.

•Comply with applicable laws and regulations, including those of the UAE.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable under relevant data protection law (including the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection, and the EU General Data Protection Regulation for users in the European Economic Area), we process your data on the following bases:

•Contract performance — processing necessary to provide you with the Larder service.

•Legitimate interests — improving our app, preventing fraud, and ensuring security.

•Consent — for optional features such as location access and marketing communications. You may withdraw consent at any time.

•Legal obligation — where we are required to process data to comply with applicable law.

5. Data Sharing

We may share your information with:

•Service providers — trusted third-party providers who help us operate Larder (e.g. cloud hosting, analytics, push notifications). These providers are contractually bound to protect your data and may not use it for their own purposes.

•Inari AI processing — anonymised and aggregated pantry and preference data may be used to improve AI model accuracy.

•Legal authorities — where required by law, court order, or regulation, including UAE authorities where legally mandated.

•Business transfers — in the event of a merger, acquisition or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified of any such change.

We do not share your personal data with advertisers.

6. International Data Transfers

Larder operates from the UAE and uses cloud infrastructure that may process data in multiple countries. Where your data is transferred outside your home country, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable law, including standard contractual clauses where required under GDPR for EEA users.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymise your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

•Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

•Correction — request that inaccurate or incomplete data be corrected.

•Deletion — request that we delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten").

•Portability — request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

•Objection — object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing.

•Restriction — request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.

•Withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@mylarder.co. We will respond within 30 days. UAE residents may also lodge complaints with the UAE Data Office.

9. Cookies & Tracking

Our mobile app does not use browser cookies. We use anonymised analytics tools to understand how users interact with the app. You can opt out of analytics tracking in your app settings at any time.

Our website (mylarder.co) uses essential cookies to function correctly and, with your consent, analytics cookies to improve the site experience. You can manage cookie preferences via the banner on your first visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Larder is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at hello@mylarder.co and we will delete it promptly.

In the UAE, in accordance with applicable regulations, users must be at least 18 years of age or have parental consent to use the app.

11. Security

We take the security of your data seriously. We use industry-standard measures including encryption in transit (TLS), encryption at rest, and access controls to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If you believe your account has been compromised, please contact us immediately at support@mylarder.co.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you via the app or by email at least 14 days before the changes take effect. The date of the most recent update is shown at the top of this page. Continued use of Larder after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Data Protection Officer

In accordance with Article 37 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where required, Larder has designated a Data Protection Officer (DPO) responsible for overseeing our data protection strategy and ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws.

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, or wish to exercise any of your rights under GDPR or UAE data protection law, you may contact our DPO directly:

📧 hello@mylarder.co

We aim to respond to all DPO enquiries within 5 business days.

14. Supervisory Authorities

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority. Depending on your location, the relevant authority is:

•UAE residents — UAE Data Office (uaedataoffice.ae)

•EU residents — your national data protection authority. A full list is available at edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en

•UK residents — the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk

•EEA residents outside the EU — your relevant national supervisory authority

We would, however, appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns directly before you approach a supervisory authority. Please contact us at hello@mylarder.co in the first instance.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

📧 hello@mylarder.co

🌐 mylarder.co/contact

We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 5 business days.

Questions about your privacy? We're happy to help.
hello@mylarder.co