Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 29, 2025

Introduction

RecipeConvertor ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Name and email address
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Dietary preferences and restrictions

Usage Information

We automatically collect:

  • Recipes you convert and save
  • Your pantry items list
  • Search queries and preferences
  • Device information and IP address
  • Browser type and version

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain your login session
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze site usage and improve our services
  • Provide personalized content

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain our recipe conversion services
  • Process your recipe conversions using AI
  • Personalize your experience based on dietary preferences
  • Send you important updates about our services
  • Respond to your questions and support requests
  • Improve our AI algorithms and recipe database
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

Service Providers

We work with third-party companies to:

  • Host our website and database (cloud providers)
  • Process AI recipe conversions (OpenAI)
  • Send emails (email service providers)
  • Analyze usage data (analytics providers)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to:

  • Comply with legal obligations or court orders
  • Protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Prevent fraud or security threats
  • Enforce our Terms of Service

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
  • Secure password hashing with bcrypt
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure database storage

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Export: Download your saved recipes and data
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails
  • Object: Object to certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@recipeconvertor.com

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it by law.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@recipeconvertor.com

Address: RecipeConvertor, 123 Health Street, Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94102

Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567

GDPR & CCPA Compliance

We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). If you are a resident of the EU or California, you have additional rights under these laws. Contact us to learn more about your specific rights.