Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

My Secret Recipes ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name and display name
• Email address
• Password (encrypted)
• Profile picture and cover image
• Location (optional)
• Bio and other profile information

2.2 Content You Create

When you use our Services, we collect the content you create, including:

• Recipes (including ingredients, instructions, and images)
• Comments and ratings on recipes
• Favorites and saved recipes
• Search queries and interactions

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Services:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Usage data and analytics
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
• Create and manage your account
• Display your profile and content to other users
• Send you technical notices and support messages
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Public Information

Certain information is public by default, including your display name, profile picture, bio, public recipes, and comments. Your email address and location are kept private and are never shared with other users.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Cloud hosting and storage providers (e.g., Firebase)
• Analytics providers
• Email service providers

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authorization
• Firestore security rules to protect sensitive data

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct your personal information through your account settings
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from promotional communications
• Privacy Settings: Control who can see your recipes (public/private)

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Keep you signed in
• Understand how you use our Services
• Improve our Services and user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Services.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13. 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, and we will delete such information from our systems.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Services and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

11. 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

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