Privacy Policy — Recipe Rounds

This policy explains what information Recipe Rounds (\u201Cwe\u201D, \u201Cus\u201D) collects, how we use it, and the rights you have over it.

1. Who we are

Recipe Rounds is a recipe-sharing and meal-planning app. You can reach us at support@reciperounds.app for any privacy question, or legal@reciperounds.app for formal legal notices.

2. Information we collect

Account data: email address, display name, optional avatar.
Content you create: recipes, posts, comments, cookbooks, grocery lists, and any images you upload.
Imported content: URLs you import from and the factual data we extract (ingredients, times, tags). We do not retain the original author's prose.
Usage data: pages viewed, actions taken, approximate device and browser type, IP address, and timestamps.
Cookies and local storage: for sign-in sessions and preferences.

3. How we use your information

To operate, maintain, and improve the service.
To personalize your feed and recommendations.
To secure accounts and prevent abuse.
To send service-related messages (you can opt out of non-essential email).
To comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal bases (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area or the UK, we process your personal data under one of the following bases: performance of our contract with you, our legitimate interests in operating a safe and useful service, your consent (where required), and compliance with legal obligations.

5. How we share information

We share data only as needed to run the service:

Service providers such as cloud hosting, database, image storage, and analytics, bound by contract to protect your data.
Legal requests when we believe disclosure is required by law.
Business transfers in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

We do not sell your personal information.

6. Third-party content and links

Recipes you import include a link back to the source website. We don't control or endorse third-party sites; their privacy practices are their own.

7. International transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own, including the United States and the European Union. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

8. Data retention

We keep your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we permanently remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for fraud prevention.

9. Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Correct inaccurate data.
Delete your data ("right to be forgotten").
Receive a portable copy of your data.
Object to or restrict certain processing.
Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information (CCPA — we don't do either).

To exercise any of these rights, email support@reciperounds.app.

10. Children

Recipe Rounds is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA). We don't knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with data, contact us and we will delete it.

11. Security

We use industry-standard safeguards including encryption in transit and row-level access controls. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy. When we make material changes, we will notify you in the app or by email and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

13. Contact

Questions or requests? Email support@reciperounds.app.