Privacy Policy

RecipeStash ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web and mobile application platform.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using RecipeStash, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Service.

2.1 Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, password
• Profile Information: Profile picture, bio, dietary preferences, cooking skill level
• Contact Information: Email address, phone number (optional)
• Payment Information: Credit card details (if applicable for premium features)

2.2 User Content

We collect content you create, upload, or share through the Service:

• Recipes (text, images, ingredients, instructions)
• Comments and reviews
• Photos and videos
• Messages and communications with other users
• Collections and saved recipes

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Service, we automatically collect certain information:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, IP address
• Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, time spent on platform, search queries
• Location Data: General location based on IP address (with your permission for precise location)
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: See our Cookie Policy for details

2.4 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

• Social media platforms (if you connect your account)
• Authentication services (Google, Facebook, Apple)
• Analytics providers
• Payment processors

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 Provide and Improve Services

• Create and maintain your account
• Process your requests and transactions
• Provide customer support
• Send service-related communications
• Improve and optimize our platform
• Develop new features and services

3.2 Personalization

• Recommend recipes based on your preferences
• Customize your experience on the platform
• Show relevant content and advertisements
• Remember your settings and preferences

3.3 Communication

• Send you updates about your account
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Send promotional emails (with your consent)
• Notify you about platform updates and new features

3.4 Safety and Security

• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights and property

3.5 Analytics and Research

• Analyze how users interact with our Service
• Conduct research and development
• Generate aggregate statistics
• Monitor and improve platform performance

4.1 Public Information

When you share recipes or interact with other users, certain information becomes public:

• Your username and profile picture
• Recipes you choose to make public
• Comments and reviews you post
• Your followers and following lists (if you make them public)

4.2 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

• Cloud hosting providers (e.g., Railway, AWS)
• Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Payment processors
• Email service providers
• Customer support tools

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

• Legal process (court orders, subpoenas)
• Government or regulatory requests
• Protection of rights, property, or safety
• Enforcement of our Terms of Service

4.4 Business Transfers

If RecipeStash is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

4.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you give us explicit consent to do so.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Our security measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/SSL)
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Employee training on data protection
• Regular backups of your data

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6.1 Access and Update

You can access and update most of your personal information through your account settings. If you need assistance, please contact us.

6.2 Data Portability

You have the right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.

6.3 Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and personal information by contacting us. Please note that some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

6.4 Marketing Communications

You can opt out of marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any promotional email or by adjusting your notification settings.

6.5 Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your use of our Service. Common types include:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Service to function properly
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our Service
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

For detailed information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by RecipeStash. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party services you visit or use.

Third-party services we may integrate with include:

• Google Analytics
• Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest)
• Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
• Cloud storage providers

RecipeStash is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from children without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information from our servers.

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
• Sending you an email notification (for material changes)
• Displaying a prominent notice on our Service

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted on this page.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: