Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, name, and password when you create an account
• Recipe Data: Recipes you import, create, or save, including ingredients, instructions, photos, and notes
• Preferences: Dietary preferences, allergies, and cooking preferences you set
• User Content: Reviews, ratings, comments, and any content you share

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: How you interact with Recipe Bro, including features used and recipes viewed
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages
• Cookies: We use cookies to maintain sessions and remember preferences

1.3 Information from Third-Party Sources

• Imported Recipes: Content from websites when you use our import feature
• Social Media: Basic profile information if you sign in with social accounts
• Payment Processors: Transaction confirmations (we don't store payment details)

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 To Provide Our Services

• Store and organize your recipes
• Sync your data across devices
• Generate grocery lists and meal plans
• Calculate nutritional information
• Process recipe imports from external sources

2.2 To Improve Recipe Bro

• Analyze usage patterns to improve features
• Fix bugs and technical issues
• Develop new features based on user needs
• Personalize your experience with recommendations

2.3 To Communicate With You

• Send service updates and important notices
• Respond to support requests
• Share cooking tips and recipes (if you opt-in)
• Notify about new features

3. Information Sharing

We may share information:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share
• For Legal Reasons: To comply with laws, regulations, or legal requests
• Service Providers: With trusted partners who help operate our service (under strict confidentiality)
• Family Sharing: With family members you've authorized in your family plan
• Aggregated Data: Non-identifiable statistics for analysis

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure servers with regular security updates
• Limited access to personal information by employees
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Secure password storage using industry-standard hashing

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access Your Data: Request a copy of your personal information
• Update Information: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Delete Your Account: Request deletion of your account and data
• Export Your Recipes: Download your recipes in common formats
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Control Cookies: Manage cookie preferences in your browser

6. Children's Privacy

Recipe Bro is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can request deletion at any time. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

9. Third-Party Links

Recipe Bro may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification. Continued use of Recipe Bro after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us