Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 8, 2025

Recipesort Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and mobile applications.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information:

• • Name and email address when you create an account
• • Profile information (photos, bio, preferences)
• • Payment information for premium subscriptions
• • Communication preferences and settings

Usage Information:

• • Recipes you view, save, create, and rate
• • Search queries and browsing behavior
• • Device information and IP address
• • Usage analytics and performance data

User-Generated Content:

• • Recipes, photos, and descriptions you upload
• • Comments and reviews you post
• • Messages and communications with other users

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• • Provide and maintain our Service
• • Create and manage your account
• • Personalize your experience and recommendations
• • Process payments for premium features
• • Send important service notifications
• • Respond to customer support requests
• • Improve our Service through analytics
• • Prevent fraud and ensure platform security

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information in these situations:

Public Information:

• • Recipe content you choose to publish publicly
• • Profile information you make public
• • Comments and reviews you post

Service Providers:

• • Payment processors for subscription billing
• • Cloud hosting and data storage providers
• • Analytics and marketing service providers
• • Customer support and communication tools

Legal Requirements:

We may disclose information when required by law, to protect our rights, or to ensure user safety.

4. Data Security

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

• • SSL encryption for data transmission
• • Secure data storage with encryption at rest
• • Regular security audits and updates
• • Access controls and authentication measures
• • Employee training on data protection

5. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• • Access and download your personal data
• • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• • Delete your account and personal data
• • Opt out of marketing communications
• • Restrict processing of your data
• • Data portability to another service

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@recipesort.com or use the settings in your account.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• • Remember your login status and preferences
• • Analyze usage patterns and improve our Service
• • Provide personalized content and recommendations
• • Measure advertising effectiveness

You can control cookie settings through your browser or our cookie preferences center.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information promptly.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill legal obligations. Account data is typically retained until you delete your account, plus additional time as required by law.

10. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites and integrate with external services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services. Please review their privacy policies separately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or through our Service. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact us:

• • Email: privacy@recipesort.com
• • Data Protection Officer: dpo@recipesort.com
• • Address: Recipesort Inc., 123 Recipe Lane, San Francisco, CA 94105
• • Phone: (555) 123-COOK