1. Introduction
Welcome to Recipify ("we", "our", or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information about you when you use the Recipify mobile application and associated website (collectively, the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
If you have questions, contact us at support@recipifyapp.com.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Account information: If you create an account, we collect your email address and a password (stored as a secure hash). You may optionally provide a display name.
- Recipe content: The text, images, and metadata of recipes you scan or manually enter are stored as part of your account.
Information collected automatically:
- Camera images: When you scan a recipe, the image is temporarily transmitted to our servers for text extraction and then discarded. We do not store your camera images.
- Usage data: We may collect anonymized data about how you interact with the app (e.g., features used, session duration) to help us improve the Service.
- Device information: We collect basic device identifiers (e.g., operating system, device type) for diagnostic and analytics purposes.
Guest users: If you use the app without creating an account, your recipe data is stored only on your device using local storage. We do not collect any personal information from guest users.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and improve the Service
- Process recipe images through our AI digitization pipeline
- Sync your recipe library across devices (registered users only)
- Respond to your support requests and communications
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share information with:
- Service providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate the Service, including cloud hosting (Google Firebase), AI text processing (Google Cloud Vision, Anthropic), and analytics providers. These partners are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.
- Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority, we may disclose your information.
- Business transfers: If Recipify is acquired or merges with another company, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. Data Retention
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes. Recipe images submitted for scanning are deleted immediately after processing and are never stored on our servers.
6. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encrypted data transmission (TLS), secure password hashing, and access controls on our backend systems. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to correct inaccurate data
- The right to request deletion of your account and associated data
- The right to data portability
- The right to opt out of non-essential communications
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@recipifyapp.com.
8. Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will promptly delete it. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
9. Third-Party Links
The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as app store pages). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, by sending a notification through the app. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: