1. Introduction
Recipe Genius ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website, designed to be compliant with GDPR and CCPA regulations.
2. Data We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us or that is generated through your use of the app:
- Recipes & Content: Recipes you import, generate via AI, or create manually, including photos you upload.
- Meal Plans & Shopping Lists: Data related to your organization of meals and grocery needs.
- Profile Information: If you create an account (Pro tier), we collect your name, email address, and dietary preferences.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use the app, features accessed, and technical logs.
3. Local vs. Cloud Storage
Your data storage depends on your subscription tier:
- Free Tier: Most data is stored locally on your device. We do not require an account for core features.
- Pro Tier: Data is synced to our secure cloud servers (via Firebase) to allow cross-device access and backup. This requires an account.
4. AI Processing
Our recipe generation and photo-to-recipe features use third-party AI services (including OpenAI and Google Gemini). When you use these features, relevant data (like your text prompt or recipe photo) is processed by these providers to generate results. We do not sell your AI-generated data to third parties.
5. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services for specific functions:
- Firebase: For authentication, cloud storage, and hosting (Pro tier).
- OpenAI / Google Gemini: For AI recipe generation and analysis.
- Analytics: We use anonymized analytics to improve app performance.
6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your location, you have rights regarding your personal data:
- Access & Export: You can request a copy of your data.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your account and associated cloud data.
- Correction: You can update your profile information at any time.
- Opt-out: You can opt-out of non-essential data collection.
7. Children's Privacy
Recipe Genius is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or your data, please contact us at:
Email: support@recipegenius.ai