Privacy Policy

At TheCookbook.ai, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Profile photo (if you choose to provide one)
• Authentication credentials (managed securely through Google)

Content Information

We store the content you create and share on our platform:

• Recipes you create or save
• Cookbooks you create
• Comments and ratings you post
• Images you upload

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our Service:

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and location data
• Pages visited and features used
• Date and time of access
• Referring URLs

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Create and manage your account
• Process your requests and transactions
• Send you technical notices and support messages
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Generate AI-powered recipe suggestions tailored to your preferences
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats
• Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Public Content

When you choose to make recipes or cookbooks public, that content becomes visible to all users of the Service and may appear in search results.

Service Providers

We use third-party service providers to help us operate our Service:

• Google Cloud Platform (hosting and infrastructure)
• Firebase (authentication and database)
• Google AI (AI-powered features)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

Business Transfers

If TheCookbook.ai is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. AI and Data Processing

We use AI technology (Google Gemini) to provide features such as recipe generation, suggestions, and image analysis. Your recipe data may be processed by these AI systems to provide personalized recommendations. This processing occurs in accordance with our service providers' privacy policies and security standards.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication through Google OAuth
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal information
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Control the visibility of your recipes and cookbooks
• Export your recipes and content

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@thecookbook.ai or through your account settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, security, or fraud prevention purposes.

8. 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 so we can delete it.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that are stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some features of our Service.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: