1. Introduction

Welcome to Recipe Card Generator ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web application and services.

By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Email address and authentication information when you create an account
• Profile information you provide (name, preferences)
• Images you upload for recipe analysis
• Generated content and recipe data
• Pinterest account information when you connect social media accounts

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
• IP address and location data
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our service
• To analyze uploaded images and generate recipe content using AI
• To enable social media integration (Pinterest posting)
• To personalize your experience and improve our services
• To communicate with you about updates, features, and support
• To ensure security and prevent fraud
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 AI Services

We use Google's Gemini AI service to analyze images and generate recipe content. Your uploaded images may be processed by these services according to their respective privacy policies.

4.2 Social Media Integration

When you connect your Pinterest account, we access your account information and posting capabilities through Pinterest's API. This integration is governed by Pinterest's privacy policy and terms of service.

4.3 Authentication

We use Firebase Authentication for secure user authentication. Your authentication data is handled according to Google's privacy policy.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

• Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only
• We regularly review and update our security practices

We don't store your images permanently on our servers. Images are processed temporarily and then deleted.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We don't sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To trusted service providers who assist in operating our service
• When required by law or to protect our rights
• In connection with a business transfer or merger

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Account Deletion: Delete your account and associated data

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our service
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect functionality.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to have it removed.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

11. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please don't hesitate to contact us through our website or support channels.