Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 28, 2026
1. Information We Collect
The Recipe Database collects information you provide directly, including:
- Account information (email, username, password) when you register
- Recipe favorites and recently viewed recipes
- Shopping list data you create
- Any messages or feedback you send us
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and maintain our recipe database service
- Save your favorites and preferences
- Display your recently viewed recipes
- Improve our website and user experience
- Communicate with you about our service
3. Cookies and Local Storage
We use cookies and browser local storage to:
- Keep you logged in to your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Store your favorites and recently viewed recipes
- Understand how you use our website
4. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google AdSense: We may display advertisements served by Google. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects information such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring websites.
- Supabase: We use Supabase for user authentication and data storage. Supabase may set cookies for authentication purposes.
- Unsplash: Recipe images are served from Unsplash. Unsplash may collect image viewing data according to their privacy policy.
5. Advertising
When we display advertisements:
- Ads are served by Google AdSense
- Google uses cookies to deliver relevant advertisements
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your visit
- You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ads Settings
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Using secure HTTPS connections
- Storing passwords with secure hashing
- Limiting access to user data to authorized personnel only
7. Your Choices
You can:
- Delete your account at any time
- Clear your browser cookies to remove stored preferences
- Opt out of personalized advertising via Google Ads Settings
- Disable cookies in your browser (may affect site functionality)
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Through our contact form