Privacy Policy

Introduction

Fridge to Plate ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web application and services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

• Email address
• Name and profile picture (if signing in with Google or Facebook)
• Account preferences and settings

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:

• Photos you upload for ingredient detection (processed temporarily)
• Recipes you generate and save
• Dietary preferences and allergy settings
• Device information and browser type

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our recipe generation service
• Process your ingredient photos using AI technology
• Save and sync your recipes across devices
• Personalize your experience based on dietary preferences
• Send important service updates and notifications
• Improve our service and develop new features

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Supabase — For secure data storage and authentication
• Google AI (Gemini) — For ingredient detection and recipe generation
• Google OAuth — For secure sign-in
• Facebook OAuth — For secure sign-in
• Vercel — For hosting and analytics

Each of these services has their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. Photos uploaded for ingredient detection are processed in real-time and are not permanently stored on our servers. Saved recipes are retained until you delete them or request account deletion.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your saved recipes
• Opt out of non-essential communications

Data Deletion

To request deletion of your data, you can:

1. Delete your account through the Settings menu in the app
2. Email us at privacy@fridgetoplate.food with your deletion request

Upon receiving a deletion request, we will remove your personal data within 30 days. Some data may be retained for legal compliance or legitimate business purposes, but will be anonymized where possible.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption of data in transit and at rest, secure authentication protocols, and regular security assessments.

Children's Privacy

Our service 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.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@fridgetoplate.food