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Data Protection & Privacy

Effective Date: January 2025

Your privacy is fundamental to us. As a European-based service, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and are committed to protecting your personal information.

Who We Are

CookbookCompanion
Email: support@cookbookcompanion.com
Based in Europe

What Data We Process

  • Recipe images you upload (processed temporarily for AI conversion, then deleted within 24 hours)
  • Technical data for app functionality (device type, performance metrics, error logs)
  • Anonymous authentication tokens (via Firebase Auth)
  • Usage analytics (anonymized app interactions)

Legal Basis & Purposes

We process your data based on:

  • Legitimate interest: To provide recipe conversion services and improve app performance
  • Consent: For optional analytics (you can opt-out anytime)

How Long We Keep Data

  • Recipe images: Deleted within 24 hours after processing
  • Technical logs: 30 days for troubleshooting
  • Analytics data: 26 months (anonymized)
  • Account data: Until you delete your account

Third Parties & International Transfers

We use Google Firebase (US-based) for:

  • Cloud Functions (recipe processing)
  • Authentication services
  • App performance monitoring

Your data may be transferred to the US under Google's Standard Contractual Clauses and adequacy decisions ensuring GDPR-level protection.

Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access any personal data we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to data processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

Contact & Complaints

For data protection inquiries: support@cookbookcompanion.com

To file a complaint with authorities:

Cookies

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Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

  • Encryption in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure data processing procedures

Policy Updates

We'll notify you of significant changes via email or app notification. This policy was last updated in January 2025.

Your Recipes Stay Yours

All recipe data remains on your device. We never sell, share, or use your recipes for anything other than providing our service to you. Your culinary creations are yours alone.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that may affect your rights and freedoms, we will notify the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours and inform you without undue delay.

Questions About This Policy

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please don't hesitate to contact us at support@cookbookcompanion.com.