Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 26, 2025
1. Introduction
Recipe Remix ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.
By using Recipe Remix, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Email address, password (encrypted), and account preferences
- Recipe Content: Recipes you create, upload, or save including text, images, and timelines
- Payment Information: Billing details processed securely through Square (we do not store credit card numbers)
- Communications: Messages you send us for support or feedback
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the Service
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
- Log Data: Error logs, access times, and diagnostic information
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Provide the Service: Store and display your recipes, process AI requests, generate timelines
- Account Management: Create and manage your account, authenticate access
- Payment Processing: Process subscription payments and manage billing
- Service Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve features and performance
- Communication: Send account updates, service announcements, and support responses
- Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
- Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
4.1 Supabase (Database & Authentication)
We use Supabase to store your account data and recipes. Supabase's privacy policy can be found at: https://supabase.com/privacy
4.2 Square (Payment Processing)
Payment processing is handled by Square. We do not store your credit card information. Square's privacy policy: https://squareup.com/us/en/legal/general/privacy
4.3 Google Gemini AI
We use Google's Gemini AI to analyze recipe images and generate remixes. Recipe text and images are sent to Google for processing. Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
5. Data 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:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate the Service (as described above)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or legal process
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- Protection: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Passwords are encrypted using industry-standard hashing
- Data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS
- Database access is restricted and monitored
- Regular security audits and updates
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. 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 the Service.
When you delete your account:
- Your recipes and personal data are permanently deleted from our databases
- Some information may be retained in backups for up to 30 days
- We may retain certain data as required by law or for legitimate business purposes
8. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data (available in your Account settings)
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information through your Account page
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data (available in your Account settings under Privacy & Data)
- Export: Download all your data in JSON format from your Account page (includes recipes, account info, and usage statistics)
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails or manage cookie preferences
- Object: Object to processing of your personal data for direct marketing or other purposes
Most of these rights can be exercised directly through your Account settings page. For any additional requests or questions, please contact us using the information in Section 13.
9. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Necessary Cookies: Essential for authentication and core functionality (always active)
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings for a better experience
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand usage patterns to improve our service
When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can choose which types of cookies to accept. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser's local storage and refreshing the page.
You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, but some features of the Service may not function properly without necessary cookies.
10. Children's Privacy
Recipe Remix is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
11. International Users
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have data protection laws different from your jurisdiction.
By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate.
12. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Sending an email notification for significant changes
Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: [Your Email Address]
Website: [Your Website URL]
Mailing Address: [Your Physical Address]
14. Additional Rights (GDPR/CCPA)
If you are a resident of the European Union or California, you may have additional rights:
EU Residents (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), EU residents have specific rights:
- Right to Data Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format (available in Account settings)
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data for direct marketing or other purposes
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances
- Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data (available in Account settings)
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Contract Performance: Processing necessary to provide the Service you've signed up for
- Consent: For optional features like analytics cookies (you can withdraw consent anytime)
- Legitimate Interest: For service improvement, security, and fraud prevention
- Legal Obligation: Where required by law (e.g., financial record keeping)
Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission and working with service providers certified under data protection frameworks.
California Residents (CCPA)
- Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected, used, and shared
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information (available in Account settings)
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service and pricing regardless of privacy choices
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.