1. Introduction

CookAdapt (“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.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your email address and password (encrypted). You may optionally provide a display name.

2.2 Recipe Data

We store recipes you submit for processing, including URLs, text content, and images. This data is used to provide our recipe adaptation services.

2.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you use our services, including pages visited, features used, and device information for analytics purposes.

2.4 Preferences

We store your dietary preferences, allergies, and default settings to personalize your experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain our recipe adaptation services
• To personalize your experience based on your preferences
• To save your recipes, favorites, and meal plans
• To improve our AI models and service quality
• To send service-related communications
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Data Sharing

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

• AI Service Providers: Recipe content is processed by AI services (OpenAI) to extract and adapt recipes. This data is not used to train their models.
• Community Sharing: Recipes you choose to share publicly will be visible to other users.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Delete your account and associated data
• Export: Download your recipes and data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We may use analytics cookies to understand how our service is used. You can control cookie settings in your browser.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active. You can delete individual recipes at any time. When you delete your account, all associated data is permanently removed within 30 days.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through our service.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@cookadapt.com