Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 22, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our AI-powered recipe platform. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Create an account on our platform
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Submit recipes or reviews
  • Contact us for support
  • Participate in surveys or promotions

This may include:

  • Name and email address
  • Profile information and preferences
  • Dietary restrictions and allergies
  • Recipe submissions and reviews
  • Communication preferences

1.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you use our platform:

  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Search queries and recipe interactions
  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • IP address and general location
  • Referral sources and website navigation patterns

1.3 AI Training Data

When you interact with our AI-generated recipes:

  • Recipe feedback and ratings
  • Cooking success/failure reports
  • Ingredient substitution preferences
  • Cooking time adjustments
  • User interaction patterns with AI content

1.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Personalize content and advertisements
  • Improve AI recipe recommendations
  • Ensure website security and functionality

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Platform Services

  • Create and maintain your account
  • Provide personalized recipe recommendations
  • Enable recipe sharing and community features
  • Process and respond to your inquiries
  • Send important service notifications

2.2 AI Improvement

  • Train and improve our AI recipe generation algorithms
  • Enhance recipe quality and accuracy
  • Develop new cooking features and functionality
  • Analyze user preferences for better recommendations
  • Optimize recipe search and discovery

2.3 Communication

  • Send newsletters and recipe updates (with your consent)
  • Notify you about new features or services
  • Respond to customer support requests
  • Share cooking tips and culinary content
  • Provide important policy or service changes

2.4 Analytics and Research

  • Understand how our platform is used
  • Identify popular recipes and trends
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Conduct research on cooking preferences and behaviors
  • Generate anonymized usage statistics

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 We Do Not Sell Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.

3.2 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

  • Hosting and maintaining our platform
  • Email delivery and communication services
  • Analytics and performance monitoring
  • Payment processing (if applicable)
  • Customer support services

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal processes or government requests
  • Protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Prevent fraud or security threats
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Protect the rights and safety of our users

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction, subject to confidentiality requirements.

4. Data Security and Protection

4.1 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication systems
  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Employee training on data protection

4.2 Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services to you
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
  • Improve our AI algorithms and services

4.3 Data Minimization

We collect and process only the information necessary for the specified purposes outlined in this policy.

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Account Management

You can:

  • Access and update your account information
  • Change your communication preferences
  • Delete recipes and reviews you’ve submitted
  • Deactivate your account at any time

5.2 Data Subject Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Delete your personal information
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

You can manage cookie preferences through:

  • Your browser settings
  • Our cookie preference center
  • Third-party opt-out mechanisms
  • Do Not Track signals (where supported)

5.4 Marketing Communications

You can opt out of marketing communications by:

  • Using unsubscribe links in emails
  • Updating your account preferences
  • Contacting us directly
  • Managing notification settings

6. Children’s Privacy

6.1 Age Restrictions

Our platform is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

6.2 Parental Rights

If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.

7. International Data Transfers

7.1 Cross-Border Processing

Your information may be processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

7.2 Data Protection Standards

We maintain data protection standards consistent with applicable laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where we operate.

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

8.2 Social Media Integration

If you connect social media accounts to our platform, please review the privacy policies of those services.

8.3 Recipe Sources

When displaying recipes from external sources, we respect the privacy policies of the original content creators.

9. AI-Specific Privacy Considerations

9.1 AI Training and Personal Data

  • AI models are trained on aggregated, anonymized data
  • Personal information is not directly used in AI recipe generation
  • User feedback helps improve AI algorithms without exposing individual data
  • AI-generated content does not contain personal information from training data

9.2 Automated Decision Making

  • Our AI makes recipe recommendations based on preferences and usage patterns
  • You can opt out of personalized recommendations
  • Human oversight is maintained for AI-generated content
  • You have the right to challenge automated decisions that affect you

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

10.1 Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:

  • Changes in our practices or services
  • Legal or regulatory requirements
  • Technological developments
  • User feedback and needs

10.2 Notification of Changes

We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Sending email notifications to registered users
  • Displaying prominent notices on our platform
  • Providing reasonable advance notice when possible

11. Contact Information

11.1 Privacy Inquiries

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us:

  • Email: info@foodie.com
  • Subject Line: “Privacy Policy Inquiry”
  • Website: [Your Website URL]/legal/privacy

11.2 Data Protection Officer

For data protection matters in applicable jurisdictions:

11.3 Response Time

We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days of receipt.

12. Regional Privacy Rights

12.1 California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt out of the sale of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

12.2 European Union Residents (GDPR)

EU residents have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including:

  • Lawful basis for processing personal data
  • Rights of access, rectification, and erasure
  • Right to data portability and restriction of processing
  • Right to object to processing and automated decision-making

12.3 Other Jurisdictions

We comply with applicable privacy laws in all jurisdictions where we operate.

Last Updated: August 22, 2025

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and will remain in effect until modified according to the provisions herein.

For immediate assistance with privacy-related questions, please contact our privacy team at info@foodie.com.