Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to EZRecipeBox ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website and in using our products and services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our recipe management application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, display name, and password (stored securely using industry-standard encryption).
• Profile Information: We may collect profile photos and other information you choose to provide in your user profile.
• Recipe Content: Recipes, images, videos, and other content you create or upload to the service.
• Recipe Box Information: Recipe box names, descriptions, and member lists that you create or participate in.

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Usage Data: Information about how you use our service, including pages visited, features used, and time spent on the service.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, and IP address.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze service usage.

2.3 Information from Third-Party Services

If you choose to sign in using Google OAuth, we may receive information from Google including your name, email address, and profile picture, as authorized by you during the sign-in process.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and manage your account
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Personalize your experience

4. How We Share Your Information

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

• With Other Users: When you create or join a recipe box, other members of that recipe box can see your display name, profile photo, and the recipes you add.
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting (Firebase/Google Cloud), analytics, and payment processing.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Firebase services provided by Google Cloud Platform. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Update: Update or correct your account information at any time
• Delete: Delete your account and associated data
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications (if applicable)
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to facilities located in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: [Your Support Email Address]
Website: https://[your-domain].com