Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Chef Stacks ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our recipe extraction and management platform. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, display name, and profile information when you create an account
• Recipe Content: Recipes you save, notes you add, and collections you create
• URLs: YouTube video URLs or other recipe source URLs you submit for extraction
• Feedback: Any feedback, comments, or support requests you send us

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: How you interact with our service, pages visited, features used
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Log Data: IP address, access times, error logs, and performance data
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: To remember your preferences and improve your experience

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• YouTube Data: Video metadata, channel information, and content details when you extract recipes
• Authentication Data: Information from authentication providers (Google, etc.) when you sign in
• AI Processing Data: Recipe extraction results from our AI service providers

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the Chef Stacks service
• Extract recipes from videos and other sources you submit
• Save, organize, and sync your recipe collections across devices
• Authenticate your identity and secure your account
• Improve our service through analytics and user feedback
• Communicate with you about service updates, security issues, or support
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• Prevent fraud and ensure service security

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4.2 When We Share Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help us operate our service (data storage, AI processing, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing your information
• Public Content: Recipes you choose to make public may be visible to other users

5. Third-Party Services

Chef Stacks integrates with several third-party services:

5.1 Data Storage and Authentication

Supabase: We use Supabase for user authentication, data storage, and database management. Your account information and recipe data are stored securely on Supabase's infrastructure.

5.2 AI and Content Processing

Memories.ai: We use Memories.ai to extract recipe information from videos. Video URLs and extracted content are processed by this service.

5.3 Video Content

YouTube: We access YouTube videos and metadata through the YouTube Data API to extract recipe information. This is subject to YouTube's Terms of Service.

6. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure hosting infrastructure through trusted providers

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Account Management

• Update your profile information at any time
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your recipe data
• Control the privacy settings of your recipes

7.2 Data Rights

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

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your personal information
• Restrict processing of your information
• Data portability
• Object to processing

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal information, though some data may be retained for legal or technical reasons (such as backup systems) for a limited period.

9. Children's Privacy

Chef Stacks is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at artspeak365@gmail.com or through our website.

13. Regional Privacy Rights

13.1 European Union (GDPR)

If you are in the EU, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to data portability, the right to be forgotten, and the right to object to processing. Contact us to exercise these rights.

13.2 California (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.