Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 1, 2026. Your trust is the secret ingredient.
At RecipeRealm, we believe that great cooking starts with trust. We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we handle your data while you explore, create, and share culinary masterpieces.
1. Information We Collect
We collect multiple types of information to provide and improve our services to you:
- Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, and password. If you use social login features, we may collect your name, email, and profile picture from the provider.
- User Content: We collect the recipes you create, photos you upload, comments you post, and collections you save (e.g., "Favorites").
- Usage Data: We track how you interact with our AI recipe generation, search functionality, and meal planning tools to improve our algorithms and user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To create and manage your account, display your recipes, and generate AI-powered recommendations.
- Personalization: To suggest recipes based on your dietary preferences and past interactions.
- Communication: To send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages.
- Improvement: To analyze usage trends and enhance the performance of our platform.
3. Sharing of Information
We adhere to strict privacy standards. We do not sell your personal data. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services to operate our app, such as MongoDB (database), Vercel (hosting), and Cloudinary (image storage). These providers have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
4. Data Security
We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. Your password is cryptographically hashed before storage. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences (like your login session) and analyze our traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though this may some functionality of the site.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:
Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification
Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion
Request deletion of your account and associated data.
Export
Receive your data in a portable format.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, our dedicated team is here to help.
RecipeRealm, Inc.