Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 19, 2024
1. Introduction
My Sous Chef ("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 Chrome extension and related services.
By using My Sous Chef, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide to Us
- Google Account Information: When you sign in with Google, we collect your email address and basic profile information to create and manage your account.
- Recipe Data: Recipes you save, including titles, ingredients, instructions, and any notes you add.
- User Preferences: Settings and preferences you configure within the extension.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Website URLs: When you save a recipe, we collect the URL of the webpage to properly attribute the source.
- Usage Data: Basic analytics about how you use the extension to improve our services.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our services
- To manage your account and authentication
- To save and organize your recipes
- To generate shopping lists and meal plans
- To improve and personalize our services
- To communicate with you about updates or issues
4. Data Storage and Security
Firebase Storage: Your data is securely stored in Google Firebase, which provides enterprise-grade security and encryption.
Security Measures: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Data Retention: We retain your data as long as your account is active. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Firebase: For authentication and data storage
- Google OAuth: For user authentication
- OpenAI API: For AI-powered recipe extraction (no personal data is shared)
These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- With your consent
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights and safety
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: You can view and export your saved recipes at any time.
- Correction: You can edit or delete any of your saved recipes.
- Deletion: You can delete your account and all associated data permanently.
- Data Portability: You can export your recipes in standard formats.
8. Cookies and Local Storage
We use local storage in your browser to:
- Store your preferences
- Maintain your login session
- Cache data for better performance
You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.
9. 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.
10. Changes to This Privacy 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. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: hello@mysouschef.app
Address: My Sous Chef, [Your Address]