Privacy Policy

1. Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address (for authentication and communication)
• Display name (chosen by you or derived from your authentication method)
• Authentication data (encrypted passwords or third-party auth tokens)
• Account creation and last login timestamps

2. Profile Information

We store:

• User preferences (preferred vegan styles, cooking frequency, notification settings)
• App usage statistics (session duration, feature usage, most active days)
• Device information (device model, OS version, language, region, timezone)
• Onboarding responses (dietary preferences and community interests from initial setup)

3. Recipe Data

• Your saved recipes (titles, ingredients, directions, cooking times, nutrition info)
• Recipe photos (images you take or upload, stored with thumbnails)
• Recipe conversion history (original recipes and vegan conversions)
• Shopping list items (ingredients added to shopping lists with recipe associations)

4. Forum Activity

• Posts and comments you create in our community forum
• Upvotes and interactions with other users' content
• Shared recipe snapshots (when you attach recipes to forum posts)

5. Usage and Analytics Data

• App interaction data (features used, session times, conversion attempts)
• Performance data (crash reports, error logs for app improvement)
• Notification interaction (delivery status, open rates)
• Subscription analytics (trial usage, conversion events, paywall interactions)
• Purchase behavior (subscription start/end dates, billing cycles, payment status)

6. Device and Technical Data

• Device identifiers (for push notifications via Firebase Cloud Messaging)
• IP address (temporarily for API requests)
• App version and installation data
• Camera and photo library access (when you choose to add recipe photos)

Google/Firebase Services

We use several Google/Firebase services that may process your data:

• Firebase Authentication: Manages your account login and security
• Cloud Firestore: Stores your recipes, profile, and app data
• Firebase Storage: Stores your recipe images
• Firebase Cloud Messaging: Delivers push notifications to your device
• Firebase Analytics: Provides basic app usage insights (no personal data tracking)

Data Sharing: Google processes this data according to their Privacy Policy and our Data Processing Agreement with them.

Anthropic AI Service

• Recipe Conversion: We send recipe text to Anthropic's Claude AI service for vegan conversion
• Data Sent: Only the recipe text you choose to convert (no personal information)
• Retention: Anthropic may retain data according to their Privacy Policy

Apple Services

• Apple Sign In: If you choose Apple authentication, Apple provides limited profile data
• App Store: Handles subscription billing and management
• Push Notifications: Apple delivers notifications through their APNS service

RevenueCat

• Subscription Management: Tracks your subscription status, trial period, and billing events
• Purchase Validation: Validates App Store purchases and manages entitlements
• Analytics: Provides subscription analytics and user behavior insights
• Data Collected: Subscription status, purchase history, trial usage, device identifiers
• Privacy Policy: Data processed according to RevenueCat's Privacy Policy

Superwall

• Paywall Display: Manages when and how subscription prompts are shown
• A/B Testing: Tests different paywall designs to optimize user experience
• Conversion Analytics: Tracks paywall interactions and subscription conversions
• Data Collected: Paywall interactions, conversion events, user journey data
• Privacy Policy: Data processed according to Superwall's Privacy Policy

Security Measures

• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard methods
• Authentication: Secure authentication through Firebase with token-based access
• Access Controls: Strict access controls ensure only you can access your data
• Regular Updates: We regularly update our security practices and dependencies

Data Location

• Primary Storage: Your data is stored on Google Cloud servers (Firebase/Firestore)
• Image Storage: Recipe photos are stored in Firebase Cloud Storage
• Geographic Distribution: Data may be processed in various regions where Google operates

Retention Periods

• Active Accounts: Data retained while your account is active
• Inactive Accounts: Account data deleted after 3 years of inactivity
• Conversion Attempts: Basic conversion statistics retained for app improvement
• Deleted Accounts: All personal data permanently deleted immediately upon account deletion

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR - EU Users)

If you are in the European Union, our legal basis for processing your personal data includes:

• Contract Performance: Processing necessary to provide our app services
• Legitimate Interests: Improving our app and preventing misuse
• Consent: Where you have specifically agreed to certain processing
• Legal Compliance: Meeting our legal obligations

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights:

• Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how it's used
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: We don't sell personal information, so no opt-out is needed
• Non-Discrimination: We won't discriminate against you for exercising these rights

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States where Google/Firebase servers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

Children's Privacy

Our app is rated 4+ and is safe for children to use with parental supervision. However:

• Age Verification: We do not verify user ages; parents and guardians are responsible for supervising children's use
• No Intentional Collection: We don't intentionally collect personal information from children under 13
• Parental Responsibility: Parents should monitor and control their children's use of the app
• Family Use: The app is designed for family cooking activities

Forum and Community Features

Public Information:

• Posts and Comments: Visible to all app users
• Username: Your chosen display name is public
• Recipe Shares: Recipes attached to forum posts are public

Content Moderation:

• Reporting System: Users can report inappropriate content
• Content Review: We review reported content and may remove violations
• Account Actions: Repeated violations may result in account restrictions

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Notification of Changes:

• App Notifications: We'll notify you of significant changes through the app
• Email Updates: Important changes may be sent to your registered email (users with Apple Sign In "Hide My Email" will only receive notifications through the app)
• Continued Use: Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance