Effective date: 2025-10-03
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how RecipeSavr (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you use our mobile applications, websites, and related services (collectively, the “Service”). By using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.
1. Who We Are
– Service Provider: RecipeSavr
– Website: https://recipesavr.com
– App landing: https://app.recipesavr.com/
– Contact: support@recipesavr.com
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Account Information
– Google Authentication: If you sign in with Google, we receive your email, display name, and profile photo URL from Google.
– Account Credentials: We handle authentication through Google; we do not store passwords.
2.2 User Content
– Recipes: Titles, ingredients, instructions, cooking times, tags, images, source URLs, dietary preferences, allergies, cuisine, meal types, and user-generated notes.
– Meal Plans: Planned recipes, dates, and meal times.
– Imported Content: Data extracted from URLs you submit or images you import (OCR text).
– App Settings: Notification preferences, themes, and user configurations.
2.3 Device and Usage Data
– Device Information: iOS version, device model, app version for compatibility and debugging.
– Usage Analytics: App interactions, feature usage frequency, crash reports, and performance metrics collected through Firebase Analytics.
– Location Data: Not collected explicitly; only if you manually add location-based tags or settings.
2.4 Technical Data
– Firebase Services: Authentication tokens, sync timestamps, error logs, and database queries for operating the Service.
– SwiftData Storage: Local recipe data stored on your device using Apple’s SwiftData framework.
– OCR Processing: Images you select are processed locally for text extraction using Apple’s Vision framework.
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 Provide and Improve Our Service
– Store, organize, and sync your recipes across your devices.
– Enable recipe import from URLs and photo/image text recognition.
– Provide meal planning, notifications, and sharing features.
– Analyze usage patterns to improve app performance and features.
3.2 Communicate With You
– Send feature updates, important notices, or security alerts via push notifications (with your consent).
– Respond to support requests via email.
3.3 Legal and Security
– Prevent fraud, abuse, and ensure Service integrity.
– Comply with legal obligations and protect legal rights.
4. Information Sharing
4.1 Firebase Services (Google Cloud)
– Your data is stored and processed using Google Firebase services (Firestore, Authentication, Analytics, App Check).
– Firebase follows Google Cloud’s security and privacy standards and is bound by Google’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
– We do not sell your data to third parties; Firebase processes your data solely to provide our Service.
4.2 Third-Party Services
– Recipes You Share Features: When you share recipes, recipients get the text/content you choose to share – data shared through your deliberate actions.
– Apple Services: iOS notifications, SwiftData local storage, and iCloud (if enabled in your device settings).
4.3 Security & Legal Requests
– Court orders, subpoenas, legal processes, or government requests (limited to data required by law).
– Investigating violations of Terms of Service or suspected illegal activity.
5. Data Security
– Firebase implements encryption in transit and at rest, role-based access controls, and data residency options.
– SwiftData provides local device encryption.
– OCR processing happens locally on your device.
– Regular security audits and updates.
6. Data Retention
– Account Data: Retained while your account is active and up to 2 years after deletion per GDPR/business needs.
– Local Device Storage: Managed by Apple SwiftData; delete the app to clear it.
– Backup Sync Data: Firestore backups retained for up to 90 days for recovery purposes.
– Anonymous Analytics: Aggregated usage data may be retained indefinitely for service improvement.
7. Cookies and Tracking
– Firebase Analytics: Uses anonymous analytics to improve app functionality and performance.
– No advertising trackers; analytics are used only for internal service improvement.
8. Push Notifications
– If enabled, we send reminders about meal planning or cooking times.
– Adjust preferences in app settings or your device’s Notification Center.
– iOS handles delivery; we do not customize per-user timing beyond your explicit preferences.
9. Your Rights
9.1 EU/UK Residents
– GDPR/LGDPA rights: access, rectification, erasure, portability, restriction, objection, and withdrawal of consent.
– Contact: support@recipesavr.com with your request and verification.
– We will respond within one month; complex requests may take up to three months.
9.2 California Residents
– CCPA rights: disclosure, deletion, non-discrimination, and opt-out of sale (we do not sell personal information).
– Contact: support@recipesavr.com for requests.
9.3 Delete Your Account
– In-app: Settings → Delete Account option.
– By email: Contact us with your request for manual deletion.
– Deletion removes data from our cloud storage; local SwiftData persists until you uninstall the app.
10. Children/Minors Protection
– Age Requirement: 13+ (or minimum age of digital consent locally). We do not intentionally collect from younger users.
– If we learn of under-13 usage, we will delete that account and data promptly.
11. International Transfers
– Data may be processed in the US via Firebase. We rely on standard contractual clauses and DPA-compliant agreements.
– Where GDPR applies, relevant safeguards and adequacy decisions are maintained.
12. Updates to This Policy
– We may revise this Policy when Service features change. Effective date will be updated.
– Material changes will be communicated through app notifications, email, or website notices.
13. Contact
– Questions: support@recipesavr.com
– Address: RecipeSavr Team