Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Our Commitment to Privacy
At MenuCleaner, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our AI menu cleaning and document processing tools.
Privacy First
Files are processed temporarily and automatically deleted after processing. We don't sell your data or use it to train AI models.
Information We Collect
Files You Upload
- PDF documents, images, and other files you upload for processing
- Menu text you input for AI cleaning
- Processing preferences and settings you select
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address and general location information
- Browser type and version
- Device information and operating system
- Usage statistics and performance metrics
How We Handle Your Files
Temporary Processing Only
AI-Powered Features & Third-Party Processing
Some features use third-party AI services to process your content:
Features using OpenAI (GPT-4o):
- AI Menu Cleaner: Your menu text is sent to OpenAI for processing
- AI Receipt Scanner: Receipt images are analyzed using OpenAI's vision capabilities
- AI PDF Summarizer: PDF content is sent to OpenAI for summarization
When using AI features:
- Data is transmitted securely using encryption
- Content is not stored by OpenAI after processing
- Your data is not used to train AI models (as per OpenAI's API data usage policy)
- Processing is subject to OpenAI's privacy and security standards
How We Use Your Information
File Processing
Your uploaded files are processed according to your selected options and automatically deleted after processing.
Service Improvement
Anonymous usage data helps us improve our tools and identify performance issues.
Security
We monitor for abuse and maintain the security and integrity of our services.
Legal Compliance
We comply with applicable laws and respond to legal requests when required.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information in these limited circumstances:
- With AI processing providers (OpenAI) for features that require AI capabilities
- With service providers who help us operate our platform (under strict confidentiality agreements)
- When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- In connection with a business transfer (merger, acquisition, etc.)
Security Measures
Encryption
All data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS
Secure Infrastructure
Industry-standard security protocols
Auto-Delete
Files automatically deleted within 1 hour
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your information:
- Right to know what information we collect and how we use it
- Right to request deletion of your information
- Right to opt-out of certain data collection
- Right to data portability
- Right to non-discrimination
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: support@menucleaner.com
Response Time: We typically reply within 24-48 hours
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.