Privacy Policy

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

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about how you use our service:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
• Device information (device type, operating system)
• Usage patterns and feature interactions
• Session duration and frequency of use

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. 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)
• 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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

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

8. 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

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

9. 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
• Analytics services: Help us improve our platform

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

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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