Privacy Policy

Josie, the pantry and cooking app · Last updated: October 8, 2026

1. Introduction

Josie ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it when you use the Josie mobile app and web service.

2. Information we collect

We collect the information you give us directly:

Account information: your username, email address and password when you create an account.
Household data: details about household members you choose to add.
Inventory data: product names, barcodes, quantities, expiration dates and categories for the items you add.
Recipe data: your saved recipes, meal plans and cooking preferences.
Receipt data: store names, purchase dates, items and prices from receipts you scan.
Preferences: your notification settings, dietary preferences and app settings.

3. How we use your information

Provide, maintain and improve Josie
Track your pantry inventory and suggest recipes
Send expiration alerts and low-stock notifications
Build shopping lists and meal plans
Process subscription payments (Stripe on the web; Apple for iOS in-app purchases)
Answer your requests and provide support

4. Photos, receipts and AI

Receipt text is read on your device. We store only the extracted details (store, date, items, prices), not the receipt image. Product images come from public databases such as Open Food Facts, matched by barcode.

If you use photo identification to add an item, that photo is sent to our AI provider (OpenAI) once to identify the product. We don't store the photo.

5. Data storage and security

Your data is stored in secured databases, and we use industry-standard measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure or loss.

6. Cookies and analytics

We use strictly necessary cookies to keep you signed in. On the web we may use optional, privacy-friendly analytics (Umami), but only if you accept it in the cookie banner. Josie works fully without it.

7. Data sharing

We do not sell, trade or rent your personal information. We share data only:

With service providers who help run Josie: Stripe (web payments), Apple (iOS in-app purchases), Resend for email, OpenAI for photo identification, and our hosting and database providers.
When the law requires it, or to protect our rights.
With your household: household data is visible to the members you invite.

8. Your rights

You can access and download your data, correct it, delete your account and all associated data, and opt out of marketing emails. To make a request, email support@josie.food.

9. Children's privacy

Josie is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information. If you think we have, please contact us.

10. Changes to this policy

If this policy changes, we will post the update on this page and change the date above.

11. Contact us

Email: support@josie.food

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