Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Recipe Vine ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and subscription service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account information: Your name and email address when you create an account.
• Payment information: Billing details processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your full payment card details.
• Usage data: Recipes you favorite, meal plans you generate, and preferences you set within the app.
• Dietary information: Dietary goals and restrictions you voluntarily provide when using the Meal Planner feature.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our service.
• Process your subscription and send billing-related communications.
• Personalize your experience, including AI-generated meal plans.
• Send you service-related emails (e.g., account updates, receipts).
• Improve our recipe collection and platform features.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: Third-party vendors such as Stripe (payment processing) and our hosting provider who help us operate our service.
• Legal obligations: When required by law or to protect our rights and users.
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of company assets.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your personal data.
• Opt out of certain data uses.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session and remember your preferences. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling cookies may affect certain features of the service.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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