Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how SmartRecipe AI ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website smartrecipeai.com (the "Website"). We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and that we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

SmartRecipe AI is the data controller for the personal information we collect and process. You can contact us at:

• Email: help@smartrecipeai.com
• Website: smartrecipeai.com

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

• Account information (name, email address, password)
• Profile information (dietary preferences, cooking skill level)
• Recipe preferences and saved recipes
• Communication preferences
• Payment information (processed securely through our payment providers)

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent on site)
• Cookies and similar technologies

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract
• Legitimate interests
• Legal obligations

5. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Provide and improve our recipe generation service
• Process your payments
• Send you service-related communications
• Personalize your experience
• Analyze and improve our website
• Comply with legal obligations

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object
• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at help@smartrecipeai.com.

8. Data Security

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

9. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through:

• Standard contractual clauses
• Adequacy decisions
• Binding corporate rules

10. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Payment processors
• Analytics tools
• Cloud hosting services
• Email service providers

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy and data processing practices.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

12. Cookies Policy

We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Analyze website usage
• Improve our services

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The last update was on May 16, 2025. We will notify you of any material changes through our website or email.

14. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

• Email: help@smartrecipeai.com
• Website: smartrecipeai.com

15. Complaints

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have violated applicable data protection laws.