This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our website, application, and services at recipegoals.com ("the Service").
By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
When you create an account or interact with the Service, we may collect:
- Email address
- Username
- Display name
- Optional profile information (e.g., "about me" section)
- User-generated content such as:
- Recipes
- Grocery lists
- Cookbooks (recipe collections)
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
We may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages viewed
- Usage analytics
- Crash and error data
We use this information to improve the performance and reliability of the Service.
1.3 Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Store login sessions
- Improve user experience
- Analyze usage
- Support functionality
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use personal data to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
- Support recipe, grocery list, and cookbook creation and sharing
- Personalize your experience
- Communicate updates, support, and notices
- Monitor usage and enhance security
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
3. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to operate or enhance the Service, which may include:
- Hosting platforms
- Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Vercel Analytics)
- Error monitoring tools (e.g., Sentry)
- Email or notification services
These third parties may process your information under their own privacy policies.
We will update this Privacy Policy if material third-party data processors are added
4. How We Share Information
We may share your personal information:
- With service providers that support our operations
- If required by law, subpoena, or legal request
- To protect the rights and security of Recipe Goals and its users
- With other users, but only when you explicitly choose to share recipes, grocery lists, or cookbooks
We do not share your personal email, username, or account details with other users unless you choose to make them visible.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:
- Provide your account
- Maintain Service functionality
- Meet legal and compliance requirements
You may request deletion of your data at any time.
6. Security
Recipe Goals uses commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
7. Children's Privacy
- The Service is not intended for children under 13.
- We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
- If such data is discovered, we will delete it promptly.
8. Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA, CPRA)
Privacy laws can be complex, so we've simplified the key rights below. Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate personal data
- Delete your personal data
- Request a copy of your data ("data portability")
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
- Opt out of sharing for targeted advertising (we do not currently conduct targeted advertising)
- Limit the use of sensitive data (we do not collect sensitive categories of data)
Plain-language version:
No matter where you live, we treat your privacy with the same level of respect. You may contact us anytime to access, update, or delete your data.
9. International Transfers
If you access the Service from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to U.S.-based servers. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
- We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
- We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
- Continued use of the Service means you accept the updated policy.