Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 2026

Welcome to Journey to Plate. We are committed to protecting your privacy while helping you establish your "Circle of Consumption." This policy explains how we handle your data across our website (hosted by Wix) and our application (built on Lovable, accessible at https://app.journeytoplate.com).

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us:

• Account Data: Name, email, and contact details when you register or book a coach.

• User Content: Photos of your garden, soil details, and dietary preferences shared for coaching.

• Usage Data: IP addresses, browser type, and interaction data collected automatically by Wix and Lovable to ensure our platforms function correctly.

2. How We Use Your Data & AI Disclosure

We use your information to provide personalized gardening and cooking recommendations via our AI Coach.

• AI Disclosure: In compliance with 2026 transparency guidelines, we disclose that the primary coaching interactions on our app are generated by Artificial Intelligence.

• Expertise Disclaimer: While our AI is trained to assist with gardening, sustainability, and cooking, it is not a human expert. Its suggestions should be treated as educational guidance rather than professional agricultural or medical advice.

3. Technology Partners & Data Storage

To provide a seamless experience, your data is processed by our trusted partners:

• Wix: Manages our website hosting and subscriber information.

• Lovable: Powers our application infrastructure. Your app data is stored securely within the Lovable/Supabase ecosystem.

• AI Providers: Your queries and garden photos are processed by secure third-party AI models (such as Google Gemini or OpenAI). We do not sell your prompts or photos to these providers to train their public models.

4. Your Rights (US and International)

Regardless of your location, we provide high standards of data protection:

• California Rights (CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to know what personal information is collected and request its deletion. Journey to Plate does not sell or share your personal data. You may exercise your right to opt-out of data transfers by clicking the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in our footer.

• AI Transparency: You have the right to know when you are interacting with AI. Our AI Coach is clearly labeled. If you feel an AI-generated suggestion is incorrect or unsafe, you may request a human administrator's review.

• Global Standards (GDPR/LGPD): For users in Europe and Brazil, we provide data portability and the "right to be forgotten" via our platform settings.

5. Data Retention & Security

We store your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services. Payments are handled securely via Wix-approved encrypted processors; we never see or store your credit card numbers.

6. Cookies and Consent Management

We use cookies to improve your experience and manage consent through industry-standard tools:

• Consent Banner: We utilize Usercentrics to manage cookie consent. Non-essential cookies are blocked until you provide explicit consent via the "Accept" button. You may choose to block all non-essential cookies by selecting "Deny."

• Opt-Out Link: We utilize the Wix "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" tool placed as a link in the footer to allow users to instantly disable third-party data transfers.

• Control: You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via the Cookie Settings banner or the link in our footer.

7. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy and our data practices are governed by the laws of the State of New York, USA. Any disputes relating to this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in New York.

8. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or to request a human review of an AI interaction, please contact our Administrator at: hello@journeytoplate.com.