Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email, profile photo, and other details you choose to share.
• User Content: Recipes, photos, videos, comments, and other content you post on the Platform.
• Usage Data: Device information, log data, app interactions, and approximate location (if enabled).
• Third-Party Data: If you sign up with social login or link external accounts, we may receive limited info from those providers.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve the Platform.
• To personalize your feed, recommendations, and search results.
• To generate meal plans, shopping lists, and nutrition summaries.
• To communicate updates, security alerts, and promotions.
• To monitor safety, security, and prevent fraud or abuse.
• To comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing & Disclosure

• Service Providers: We share data with trusted vendors (e.g., hosting, analytics, customer support) who help us operate the Platform.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or to protect rights, safety, or property.
• Business Transfers: If ChefBoard is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, user data may be transferred.
• No Sale of Personal Data: We do not sell your personal information.

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve performance, personalize content, and analyze usage. You can adjust cookie preferences in your browser settings, though some features may not work properly if disabled.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as necessary to provide the Platform and for legitimate business or legal purposes. You may request deletion of your data or account at any time.

6. Your Rights & Choices

• Access, correct, or delete your account information.
• Update notification and privacy preferences in your settings.
• If you are in regions like the EU (GDPR) or California (CCPA), you may have additional rights (e.g., data portability, objection to processing).
• To exercise rights, contact us at privacy@chefboard.app.

7. Children’s Privacy

ChefBoard is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that a child under 13 has provided information, we will delete it promptly.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard safeguards to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. Where required, we apply appropriate safeguards to protect your data when transferred internationally.

10. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post changes here and update the “Last updated” date above. Continued use of the Platform after updates means you accept the revised Policy.