Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use.

Last updated: January 15, 2024
Questions? Contact privacy@recipeplanner.com
Information We Collect
  • Account information (name, email, password)
  • Recipe data (ingredients, instructions, photos)
  • Meal plans and shopping lists
How We Use Your Information
  • Provide and improve our services
  • Personalize your meal planning experience
  • Generate AI-powered recommendations
Information Sharing
  • We never sell your personal data to third parties
  • Public recipes are shared only with your consent
  • Anonymous usage data may be used for research
Data Security
  • Industry-standard encryption for data transmission
  • Secure cloud storage with regular backups
  • Multi-factor authentication options

Detailed Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect basic information such as your name, email address, and password. This information is necessary to provide you with personalized meal planning services and to secure your account.

Recipe and Meal Data

We store the recipes you create, meal plans you generate, and shopping lists you use. This data belongs to you and is used to provide our core services. You can export or delete this data at any time through your account settings.

Usage Analytics

We collect anonymous usage data to understand how our features are used and to improve our services. This includes page views, feature usage, and performance metrics. This data cannot be used to identify you personally.

2. How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

Your personal information is used to provide you with access to 's features, including recipe management, AI-powered meal planning, and shopping list generation. We use your preferences and dietary restrictions to personalize recommendations.

AI and Machine Learning

Our AI systems analyze your recipe preferences and meal planning patterns to provide better recommendations. This analysis is performed on aggregated, anonymized data and cannot be traced back to individual users.

Communication

We may send you important service updates, security alerts, and feature announcements. You can opt-out of non-essential communications at any time through your account settings.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

No Sale of Personal Data

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Your recipes, meal plans, and personal data remain private unless you explicitly choose to share them.

Public Recipe Sharing

When you choose to make a recipe public, it becomes visible to other users. You can change the privacy settings of your recipes at any time. Private recipes remain completely private to your account.

Service Providers

We work with trusted service providers for hosting, analytics, and customer support. These providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and can only access data necessary to provide their services.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, such as in response to a court order or government request. We will notify you of such requests unless prohibited by law.

4. Data Security

Encryption and Protection

All data transmission is protected using industry-standard SSL/TLS encryption. Your data is stored in secure, encrypted databases with regular backups. We implement multiple layers of security to protect against unauthorized access.

Access Controls

Access to your personal data is strictly limited to authorized personnel who need it to provide services or support. All employees undergo security training and are bound by confidentiality agreements.

Security Monitoring

We continuously monitor our systems for security threats and vulnerabilities. Regular security audits are conducted by third-party experts to ensure our protection measures remain effective.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Data Access and Portability

You can access, download, or export your personal data at any time through your account settings. We provide data in standard formats to ensure portability to other services if desired.

Data Correction and Deletion

You can update your personal information or delete your account at any time. When you delete your account, we remove all personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

Communication Preferences

You control what communications you receive from us. You can opt-out of marketing emails while still receiving important service updates and security notifications.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze site usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels. Our analytics are focused on improving our service, not on building advertising profiles.

7. International Data Transfers

is based in the United States, and your data may be processed and stored in the US or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

For users in the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements and provide appropriate data protection measures for cross-border data transfers.

8. Children's Privacy

is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through our service. The current version will always be available on our website.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@recipeplanner.com

Address: Privacy Team
123 Culinary Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States