Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 8, 2025

1. Information We Collect

Images: Photos you upload of your kitchen ingredients are processed locally in your browser and sent to AI services only for ingredient detection. Images are not stored permanently.

Usage Data: We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve our service, including feature usage and error reports.

No Personal Data: We do not collect names, email addresses, or other personal identifying information.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Process uploaded images to detect ingredients using AI services
  • Generate personalized recipe recommendations
  • Improve our service through anonymous usage analytics
  • Ensure technical functionality and security

3. Data Storage and Security

Local Processing: Most data processing happens in your browser. Images are temporarily processed and not stored on our servers.

AI Services: Images may be sent to Google's Gemini AI for ingredient detection. These are processed according to Google's privacy policies.

No Permanent Storage: We do not permanently store your images or personal recipe data.

Security: All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption.

4. Third-Party Services

Google Gemini AI: Used for ingredient detection from images. Subject to Google's privacy policy.

Netlify: Hosting service. Subject to Netlify's privacy policy.

We do not share your data with any other third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

5. Your Rights

  • You can clear your browser data at any time to remove locally stored information
  • You control what images you upload and can stop using the service at any time
  • No account deletion needed as we don't store personal accounts

6. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us through our website.

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