Nectryn

Legal Document

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 1, 2026Last Updated: June 2, 2026

1. Who We Are

Legal Entity

Poslovno svetovanje in storitve Gašper Kovač, s.p.

Cesta na Štibuhu 7, 2380 Slovenj Gradec, Slovenia

Tax ID (DDV): SI50991256

Company ID: 9116800000

Contact

Email: privacy@nectryn.com

Data Protection Contact: Gašper Kovač

Nectryn is an AI-powered meal planning service and kitchen assistant designed for busy entrepreneurs across Europe. We help you save time on meal decisions while maintaining your health goals.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

2.1 Account Information

What we collectFirst name, last name, email address, password (hashed)
WhyTo create and manage your account
Legal basisPerformance of contract (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b))
RetentionUntil you delete your account

2.2 Health & Dietary Data (Special Category)

What we collectHealth conditions (e.g., diabetes, PCOS, thyroid disorders, Celiac disease), food allergies and intolerances, daily calorie needs, dietary preferences
WhyTo generate personalized, safe meal plans that respect your health requirements
Legal basisExplicit consent (GDPR Art. 9(2)(a))
Body metrics noteYour weight, height, age, sex, and activity level are processed only in your browser. These raw body metrics are never stored in our database. Only the resulting calorie target is saved.
RetentionUntil you withdraw consent or delete your account (30-day grace period)

2.3 Meal Planning Data

What we collectMeal preferences, recipe swaps, favorites, cooking history, grocery lists, AI learning data
WhyTo improve meal recommendations over time
Legal basisLegitimate interest (product improvement) with opt-out option
Retention24 months of inactivity, then anonymized

2.4 Payment Information

What we collectPayment method details (via Stripe), subscription status (active/trialing/canceled), subscription plan type (monthly/annual/early-bird/beta), trial end date, subscription end date, beta tester status, transaction history. We store a Stripe Customer ID to link your account to Stripe's systems.
WhyTo process payments and manage your subscription
Legal basisPerformance of contract (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b))
ProcessorStripe (PCI-DSS compliant, GDPR Data Processing Agreement in place)
RetentionFinancial records: 7 years (Slovenian tax law); payment methods: until removed or subscription cancelled

2.5 Technical & Usage Data

What we collectIP address, device information, usage statistics, authentication cookies
WhySecurity, fraud prevention, product improvement
Legal basisLegitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)) with opt-out for non-essential analytics
Retention12 months for analytics; indefinitely for security logs

2.6 Communications

What we collectEmail communications, support tickets, feedback
WhyTo provide customer support and respond to inquiries
Legal basisLegitimate interest (customer service)
Retention3 years after last contact

3. How We Use Your Data

PurposeData UsedLegal BasisRetention
Account managementFirst name, last name, email, passwordContract (Art. 6(1)(b))Until account deletion
Meal plan generationHealth conditions, allergies, calorie needs, preferencesExplicit consent (Art. 9(2)(a))Until withdrawal or 30 days post-deletion
AI personalizationRecipe swaps, favorites, cooking historyLegitimate interest with opt-out24 months of inactivity
Payment processingPayment details, emailContract (Art. 6(1)(b))Per Stripe DPA
Customer supportAll account data as neededLegitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f))3 years after last contact
Product improvementAnonymized usage patternsLegitimate interest with opt-out12 months
Marketing emails (optional)First name, email, preferencesConsent (Art. 6(1)(a)) – opt-in onlyUntil unsubscribe
Security & fraud preventionIP address, device info, usage patternsLegitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f))Indefinitely for security logs

We may use your first name to personalize in-app messages and email greetings (for example, showing “Good evening, [First name]” in your dashboard), without changing the substance of decisions we make about you.

We do NOT:

  • • Sell or rent your data to third parties
  • • Use your data for automated decision-making with legal effects
  • • Profile you for marketing purposes without explicit consent
  • • Share health data with advertisers or data brokers

4. Who We Share Your Data With

4.1 Service Providers (Data Processors)

We share your data with the following trusted partners under GDPR-compliant Data Processing Agreements:

Supabase (Database & Authentication)
LocationEU (Frankfurt, Germany – eu-west-1 region)
Data sharedAll data you provide (account, health, meal plans)
PurposeSecure data storage and user authentication
SafeguardsEU-based infrastructure, SOC 2 certified, DPA signed
OpenAI (AI Meal Planning)
LocationUnited States
Data sharedONLY dietary preferences, cuisine types, allergies (as text), calorie targets – NO personal identifiers
PurposeGenerate meal plan recommendations via GPT-4 API
SafeguardsStandard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), zero data retention configured, anonymized API calls
Spoonacular (Recipe Database)
LocationUnited States
Data sharedONLY dietary preferences, cuisine types, allergies (as search filters) – NO personal identifiers
PurposeRetrieve recipe data for meal plans
SafeguardsAPI calls contain only preference filters, never user IDs or personal data
Stripe (Payment Processing)
LocationEU & United States (with EU data residency options)
Data sharedEmail, name, payment method, transaction history
PurposeSubscription billing and payment processing
SafeguardsPCI-DSS Level 1 certified, GDPR DPA included, Standard Contractual Clauses
Vercel (Hosting & Analytics)
LocationEU & United States (with EU edge caching)
Data sharedAnonymized usage statistics (no personal identifiers)
PurposeWebsite hosting and performance monitoring
SafeguardsCookieless analytics, no personal data tracking

4.2 Legal Obligations

We may disclose your data if required by law, court order, or to comply with legal process, protect our rights or safety, prevent fraud, or enforce our Terms & Conditions.

4.3 Business Transfers

If Nectryn is acquired or merges with another company, your data may be transferred to the new entity. You will be notified 30 days in advance and have the option to delete your account.

5. Data Storage & Security

5.1 Where We Store Your Data

  • Primary database: Supabase EU (Frankfurt, Germany)
  • Backups: EU region only (automated, encrypted)
  • CDN/Edge: Vercel edge network (EU nodes prioritized)

5.2 Security Measures

  • Encryption at rest: AES-256 (Supabase default)
  • Encryption in transit: TLS 1.3 for all connections
  • Row-Level Security: RLS policies enforce user data isolation
  • Password security: Bcrypt hashing via Supabase Auth
  • 2FA: Available via Google OAuth
  • Backups: Daily automated backups (90-day retention)
  • Security monitoring: Real-time alerts for suspicious activity

5.3 Data Breach Notification

If a data breach affects your personal data, we will notify the Slovenian Data Protection Authority (IP RS) within 72 hours, notify you via email if there is a high risk to your rights, and provide details on the breach and mitigation steps.

6. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR)

As an EU resident, you have the following rights:

6.1 Right to Access (Art. 15)

What: Get a copy of all your personal data we hold
How: Settings → Privacy → Export My Data (JSON format)
Response: Immediate download (or within 30 days if manual review needed)

6.2 Right to Rectification (Art. 16)

What: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
How: Settings → Account
Response: Immediate

6.3 Right to Erasure / "Right to be Forgotten" (Art. 17)

What: Delete your account and all associated data
How: Settings → Privacy → Delete My Account
Response: 30-day grace period, then hard delete; financial records kept 7 years per Slovenian tax law

6.4 Right to Data Portability (Art. 20)

What: Receive your data in machine-readable format (JSON)
How: Settings → Privacy → Export My Data
Response: Immediate download

6.5 Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18)

What: Pause processing your data while disputing accuracy
How: Email privacy@nectryn.com
Response: Within 30 days

6.6 Right to Object (Art. 21)

What: Opt out of processing based on legitimate interest
How: Marketing: click "Unsubscribe" in any email; Analytics: Settings → Privacy
Response: Immediate

6.7 Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7(3))

What: Withdraw consent for health data processing or marketing
How: Settings → Privacy → Manage Consents
Response: Immediate

6.8 Right to Lodge a Complaint (Art. 77)

Contact the Slovenian Information Commissioner (IP RS):

7. Data Retention

Data TypeRetention PeriodReason
Active accountsIndefinite (while subscribed)Service delivery
Canceled accounts90 days, then anonymizedRe-activation window
Deleted accounts30-day grace period, then hard deleteRecovery window
Backups (deleted accounts)Purged after 90 days totalTechnical limitation
Inactive accounts (no login 24+ months)Email warning at 18 months → Delete at 24 monthsData minimization
Health data (consent withdrawn)Deleted immediatelyGDPR Art. 7(3)
Financial records7 years (anonymized after account deletion)Slovenian tax law
Security logs (fraud/abuse)Indefinite (anonymized after account deletion)Legal obligation
Analytics data12 monthsProduct improvement
Support tickets3 years after last contactCustomer service

8. Cookies & Tracking

8.1 Essential Cookies (No Consent Needed)

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
sb-access-tokenAuthentication (login session)Session
sb-refresh-tokenSession persistence30 days
__Secure-next-auth.session-tokenNext.js session managementSession
nectryn-cookie-consentRemembers your cookie consent choice (Accept All or Essential Only)12 months

8.2 Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)

Cookie NamePurposeDurationProvider
_ga, _gidGoogle Analytics (anonymized)2 yearsGoogle
Vercel AnalyticsCookieless tracking (no personal data)N/AVercel

8.3 Your Cookie Choices

  • Accept All: Enable analytics to help us improve Nectryn
  • Essential Only: Disable analytics (you still get full meal planning features)
  • Change anytime: Settings → Privacy → Cookie Preferences

9. International Data Transfers

While we primarily store data in the EU (Germany), some processors are based in the United States:

ProcessorLocationSafeguard Mechanism
OpenAIUnited StatesStandard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) + Zero Data Retention
SpoonacularUnited StatesSCCs + Anonymized API calls (no PII)
StripeUS & EUSCCs + EU data residency options
VercelUS & EUSCCs + EU edge caching
Google AnalyticsUnited StatesSCCs + IP anonymization + Consent-based

Even when data is transferred outside the EU, you retain all GDPR rights (access, deletion, etc.).

10. Children's Privacy

Nectryn is not intended for children under 16 years old (GDPR minimum age).

  • If you are under 16, you must have parental consent to use Nectryn
  • If we learn we have collected data from a child under 16 without parental consent, we will delete it immediately
  • Parents: To request deletion of your child's data, email privacy@nectryn.com

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect new features, legal requirements, or improved security practices.

How we notify you

  • Major changes: Email notification 30 days before effective date
  • Minor changes: Posted on this page with updated "Last Updated" date
  • Your options: If you disagree with changes, you can delete your account before the effective date

Last material update: June 2, 2026 — Clarified collection and use of first and last name for personalization.

12. Contact Us

Data Protection Questions

Email: privacy@nectryn.com

Response time: Within 30 days (GDPR requirement)

General Support

Email: info@nectryn.com

Poslovno svetovanje in storitve Gašper Kovač, s.p.
Cesta na Štibuhu 7, 2380 Slovenj Gradec, Slovenia

This Privacy Policy is GDPR-compliant and tailored for Nectryn's operations in the European Union.