Privacy & Cookies
Last updated: 12 November 2026
At Aapurna, we believe exploring food should be simple, accessible and private.
You don’t need to create an account to search for foods or build a shopping list.
Information we collect
When you use Aapurna, we may collect:
- Website usage information: Page visits, searches, food selections and interactions with shopping lists.
- Contact information: Your name, email address and message if you contact us.
- Technical information: Limited device, browser and diagnostic information needed to operate and protect the website.
We use this information to operate Aapurna, understand which features are useful and respond to enquiries.
Your shopping lists
Shopping lists can be saved on your device without creating an account.
Where local storage is used, your list remains on that device unless you choose to export or share it.
We do not require you to provide your name or email address to create a shopping list.
If you choose Share list or Share Aapurna, the link is passed to the app you pick (such as WhatsApp, Facebook, email or text messages), and that app’s own privacy policy applies.
Health-related searches
Some visitors may search for medical conditions or health concerns.
Aapurna processes the words you search for in your browser. Our usage analytics count actions, such as searches and foods added to a list, without recording search words, matched conditions or dietary filter selections.
Cookies and local storage
Aapurna may use essential cookies or local storage to operate the website, remember shopping-list selections and maintain functionality.
If we introduce non-essential analytics, advertising or tracking technologies, we will provide the appropriate information and consent choices before using them.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Clearing browser storage may remove locally saved shopping lists.
Sharing information
We do not sell personal information.
We may use hosting, email and technical service providers to operate Aapurna. These providers may process limited information on our behalf.
If we introduce links to retailers, those websites will have their own privacy policies.
Data retention
We keep personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy.
We aim to retain research and usage statistics in aggregated or anonymised form wherever practical.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have rights to access, correct, erase or restrict the use of your personal information, and to object to certain processing.
You can contact us to ask about your information or exercise your rights.
You can also raise concerns with the Information Commissioner’s Office at www.ico.org.uk.
Contact
Contact email hello@aapurna.com