Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Recipe Studio is operated by Gillespie Innovations, LLC (“we”, “us”, or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information when you use our web application (my.recipestudio.us) and any related services (collectively, the “Service”).

2. Information We Collect

• Account Information: We use Clerk for authentication. When you sign up, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture (if provided).
• User-Generated Content: We collect the recipes, meal plans, shopping lists, and pantry data you input.
• Usage & Device Data: We automatically collect IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, and metadata about how you interact with our features via log files and cookies.

3. AI and Language Model Processing

The Service uses Large Language Model (LLM) providers (including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google) to provide features like recipe importing and parsing.

• Scope: Only the content of the recipe or URL you provide is sent to these providers.
• Personal Identifiers: We do not share your name or email with LLM providers.
• Model Training: We utilize API-tier services that, by contract, do not use submitted data to train their global foundational models.

4. How We Use Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service's functionality.
• Communicate with you regarding account security and service updates.
• Monitor and analyze trends to improve user experience.
• Detect and prevent fraud or technical issues.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With vendors who provide hosting (Supabase), authentication (Clerk), and AI processing.
• Legal Requirements: If required by valid legal process (e.g., a subpoena).
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale of assets, or acquisition.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for authentication (via Clerk) and functional cookies to remember your preferences. You can manage cookie settings in your browser, though some features of the Service may not function correctly without them.

7. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your information as long as your account is active. You may delete your account and all associated recipe data at any time through your account settings or by contacting us at privacy@recipestudio.app.

8. Your Privacy Rights (CCPA/GDPR)

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

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your data.
• Object to the processing of your data.
• Receive a portable copy of your data.

We will respond to all requests within 30 days (or as required by local law).

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service allows you to import recipes from third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

10. Security

We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures, including encryption of data in transit and at rest, to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

11. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13. If we learn we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

12. Contact Us

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or a prominent notice on the Service.