Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 12/12/2025

1. Introduction

At MyFood.dev, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our recipe management platform. By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Name (first and last)
  • Profile picture (if provided)
  • Account preferences and settings

Recipe Content

We store the recipes and content you create, including:

  • Recipe titles, ingredients, and instructions
  • Photos and images you upload
  • Recipe categories and tags
  • Notes and personal modifications

Cookies and Analytics Data

We use cookies and similar technologies, including Google Analytics, to collect information about your visit and use of our service. This includes:

  • Pages you visit and features you use
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring websites
  • General geographic location (country/city level)
  • Browser and device information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide our service: Store and manage your recipes, enable account functionality
  • Improve our platform: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and user experience
  • Communicate with you: Send important updates, security notifications, and support responses
  • Ensure security: Protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
  • Comply with legal obligations: Meet regulatory requirements and respond to legal requests

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to help us understand how visitors use our site and to improve our service.

What Google Analytics Collects: Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our service. This may include:

  • Your interactions with our website
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Device and browser information
  • General location data (not precise geolocation)

How Google Uses This Data

Google Analytics processes this data on our behalf to generate reports about website activity. To learn more about how Google uses data from sites that use their services, please visit: How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

Your Choices

You can opt out of Google Analytics by:

  • Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
  • Adjusting your cookie preferences in your browser settings
  • Using browser privacy features or extensions that block analytics tracking

We do not use Google Analytics Advertising Features or combine Google Analytics data with personally identifiable information.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With your consent: When you explicitly choose to share recipes publicly
  • Service providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform (authentication, hosting, analytics including Google Analytics)
  • Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure authentication through Clerk
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and monitoring
  • Secure hosting infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. Specifically:

  • Account data: Retained until you delete your account
  • Recipe content: Retained until you delete individual recipes or your account
  • Usage logs: Typically retained for 12 months for security and analytics purposes
  • Legal compliance: Some data may be retained longer if required by law
  • Analytics data: Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's data retention policies

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: View and download your personal data
  • Update: Modify your account information and preferences
  • Delete: Remove individual recipes or delete your entire account through profile settings
  • Export: Download your recipe data in a portable format
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications and opt out of analytics tracking

To exercise these rights, visit your profile settings or contact us through our support page.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

  • Essential cookies: Required for basic functionality and security
  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how you use our service (including Google Analytics cookies)

You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling certain cookies may affect functionality. For more information about the cookies we use, including those set by Google Analytics, please see our Cookie Policy.

10. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with third-party providers:

  • Clerk: Provides authentication and user management services
  • Hosting providers: Store and serve your data securely
  • Google Analytics: Provides website analytics and usage insights

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

11. 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 such information.

12. International Users

If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on this page
  • Updating the “Last Updated” date
  • Sending email notifications for significant changes

Your continued use of our service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

  • Through our support page at MyFood.dev
  • Email us at privacy@myfood.dev
  • Visit your profile settings for account-related privacy controls

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the last updated date shown above. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will continue to update our practices to ensure your information remains secure.