Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

• Account data: email address, password hash (if email/password login is used), and profile metadata.
• Authentication data: third-party sign-in identifiers (for example Google account ID) if linked.
• Recipe and user content: recipes, notes, reviews, cook books, shopping list items, and sharing activity.
• Usage and technical data: IP address, device/browser details, timestamps, and app interaction logs.
• Billing/donation data: donation transaction metadata and status. Full card numbers are processed by payment providers, not stored by us.
• Communications: support messages and operational emails (such as verification emails).

2. How We Use Information

• Provide, maintain, and secure the Service.
• Authenticate users and manage accounts.
• Process recipe extraction, storage, sharing, and cookbook features.
• Process donations and maintain donation ledger history.
• Send transactional communications (for example account verification and security notices).
• Monitor performance, prevent abuse, and troubleshoot issues.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

3. How We Share Information

We may share data with service providers that help operate the Service, including hosting, authentication, email, AI, and payments.

• Hosting/infrastructure providers.
• Authentication providers (such as Google, if enabled).
• Email providers used for account-related messages.
• AI providers used for recipe parsing and enhancement.
• Payment processors used for donation checkout and payment events.

We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect rights/safety, or in connection with a business transfer.

4. Data Retention

We keep personal data for as long as needed to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. You may request deletion of your account, subject to legal and operational retention needs.

5. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards. No system is perfectly secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Choices and Rights

• Access, update, or delete account information where available in-product.
• Request account deletion by contacting privacy@chefdrecipes.com.
• Manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.
• Opt out of non-essential emails where applicable.

7. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 provided personal data, contact us and we will take appropriate action.

8. International Data Transfers

Data may be processed in countries other than your own depending on where our providers operate. By using the Service, you acknowledge these transfers.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. We will update the "Last updated" date and may provide additional notice for material changes.