Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 7, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to CookbookMe. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we handle your information when you use our mobile application ("App") and related services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Recipe URLs: When you use our recipe extraction feature, you provide URLs of recipe websites you want to extract.
• User Preferences: Settings and preferences you configure within the App.

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: Information about how you use the App, including features accessed and actions taken.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers.
• Log Data: IP address, app version, crash reports, and performance data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To extract and format recipe information from the URLs you provide.
• App Improvement: To understand usage patterns and improve our services.
• Technical Support: To diagnose and fix technical issues.
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address security issues and fraudulent activity.

4. Data Storage and Processing

Recipe URLs and extracted content are processed temporarily to provide you with formatted recipe data. We do not permanently store your recipe data on our servers unless you explicitly choose to save recipes within the App.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party service providers who assist us in operating the App (e.g., hosting, analytics).
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

6. Third-Party Services

Our App may access third-party recipe websites to extract recipe information. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. Usage logs and analytics data are typically retained for up to 90 days.

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request access to your personal data.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data.
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service.

9. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

10. Security

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

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.

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 privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically.

13. Cookie Policy

Our App may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. You can control cookie preferences through your device settings.

15. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing your personal data includes:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes.
• Contract: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with the law.
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided your rights do not override these interests.