Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 26, 2025

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account information (email, name)
• Images of ingredients you upload
• Recipe preferences and dietary restrictions
• Generated and saved recipes
• Recipe ratings and reviews
• Video URLs and extracted recipe content when using our recipe extraction feature
• Device information and usage statistics to improve our services

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our recipe generation service
• Personalize your recipe recommendations
• Process and store your preferences
• Communicate with you about your account
• Display recipe ratings and help users find highly-rated content
• Extract recipe content from videos when requested
• Analyze app usage patterns and improve functionality
• Process payments and manage subscription services

Data Storage

Your data is stored securely using Firebase services. Images are processed for ingredient detection and stored securely. We retain your data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services.

Third-Party Services

We use several third-party services to power our application:

• Firebase for authentication and data storage
• OpenAI for recipe generation
• Apple and Google in-app purchases/subscriptions for payment processing
• YouTube API services for recipe extraction from videos

Our use of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• All data transmission between your device and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols
• User passwords are hashed and never stored in plaintext
• Access to user data within our organization is restricted and monitored
• We regularly review and update our security practices to protect against unauthorized access
• In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you in accordance with applicable laws

Video Content Processing

When you use our recipe extraction feature:

• We process the video URL you provide to extract information such as title, description, and transcript
• We use this information solely to generate a structured recipe for your personal use
• We store the extracted recipe content in your account if you choose to save it
• We do not store complete video content or redistribute videos
• Our use of video data complies with the relevant service's Terms of Use
• You may delete saved recipes extracted from videos at any time through your account

AI and Machine Learning

Our service uses artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies:

• Recipe generation is powered by AI models that process your inputs to create personalized recipes
• We may use anonymized recipe data to improve our AI models and recipe generation algorithms
• We do not use your personal information to train AI models without explicit consent
• Third-party AI providers (such as OpenAI) may have access to inputs you provide for recipe generation, but this data is processed in accordance with their privacy policies and our data protection agreements

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, where our servers and third-party service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer your information, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your data remains protected.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Export your data

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@recipifyai.com.

Payment Data Processing

For premium subscription payments, we use Apple and Google in-app purchase systems. When you provide payment information:

• Payment information is securely transmitted directly through Apple or Google and is not stored on our servers
• We store only limited payment information such as transaction history and subscription status
• All payment data is encrypted using industry-standard SSL technology
• Apple and Google may store your payment information according to their privacy policies and applicable regulations
• We comply with all applicable payment and data security standards for in-app purchases