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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 11, 2026

At Rechef ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Rechef mobile and web applications (the "Service"), including features like recipe management, pantry tracking, grocery list creation, and the Rechef Pro subscription.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create or use an account with Rechef, we may collect:

  • Email address or other sign-in identifiers (for example via Firebase or the app store)
  • Authentication tokens and identifiers used to keep you signed in securely
  • Profile information you choose to provide (such as name or initials)

1.2 Subscription and Purchase Information

If you subscribe to Rechef Pro, we may receive limited information about your purchases and subscription status from the relevant app store and our subscription provider (for example, RevenueCat), such as:

  • Active or expired subscription status
  • Product identifiers (for example, monthly or yearly plans)
  • Renewal status and subscription period
  • Non-personal transaction metadata provided by the app store

We do not store your full payment card details; payments are processed by the app stores or their payment processors.

1.3 Recipe, Pantry, and Content Data

To provide the core functionality of Rechef, we process content you choose to add to the Service, which may include:

  • Recipes you create or save (titles, ingredients, instructions, notes, and images)
  • Pantry items, quantities, and related notes
  • Grocery lists or shopping-related information generated from your pantry or recipes
  • Recipe import data when you submit a URL or content to be parsed

1.4 Usage and Device Information

We automatically collect certain usage and technical information when you use the Service, such as:

  • Device information (device model, operating system version, language)
  • Unique identifiers associated with your device or account
  • Log data (IP address, access times, app version, and pages or screens viewed)
  • Feature usage statistics (for example, number of recipe imports per month)
  • Error and performance logs to help us diagnose issues

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To operate, maintain, and improve the Rechef app and related services
  • To sync your recipes, pantry items, and preferences across your devices where supported
  • To manage your Rechef Pro subscription, including entitlement checks and feature access
  • To process recipe imports from URLs or other supported sources
  • To communicate with you about updates, changes to the Service, and important notices
  • To provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
  • To monitor usage, protect against misuse or abuse, and detect and prevent fraud or security incidents
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms and Conditions

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1 Service Providers and Partners

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate and improve Rechef, such as:

  • Cloud hosting and storage providers
  • Authentication and user account providers (for example, Firebase)
  • Subscription and billing infrastructure (for example, RevenueCat and app stores)
  • Analytics, crash reporting, and error monitoring tools

These providers are permitted to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and are expected to protect it appropriately.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as subpoenas, court orders, or requests from public authorities.

3.3 Business Transfers

In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of all or a portion of our business, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will take reasonable steps to ensure the confidentiality of your personal information in such circumstances.

3.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you ask us to do so or otherwise give your explicit consent.

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Storage Locations

Your information may be stored on servers located in different regions to provide a reliable and performant Service. Regardless of where your information is stored, we take reasonable steps to ensure it is handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

4.2 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect your information, which may include:

  • Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL
  • Access controls and authentication safeguards
  • Regular updates to systems and dependencies
  • Monitoring for suspicious activity where appropriate

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:

  • Account information for as long as your account remains active
  • Recipes, pantry items, and related content while you choose to keep them in your account
  • Subscription and billing-related records for a period required for tax, accounting, or legal purposes
  • Log and analytics data for a reasonable period to improve and secure the Service

If you request that we delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain certain data to comply with law or to protect our legal rights.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Correction

Where applicable under local law, you may have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.

6.2 Deletion

You may be able to delete certain content directly within the app, such as recipes or pantry items. You can also request deletion of your account and associated personal information, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain some data.

Submit a deletion request here: Request account and data deletion.

6.3 Communication Preferences

You may opt out of certain non-essential communications (such as marketing emails) by using the unsubscribe link in those messages or by adjusting your preferences in the app where available.

6.4 Additional Rights (for example, GDPR/CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under data protection laws such as the GDPR or CCPA, including rights to:

  • Request access to and a copy of your personal information
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal information
  • Request restriction of or object to certain processing activities
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in the "Contact Us" section below. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

7. Children's Privacy

Rechef is not intended for use by children under the age of 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under that age. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the applicable age, we will take steps to delete such information. If you believe we may have collected information from a child, please contact us.

8. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies or similar technologies in our web experiences to help remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how the Service is used. You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Service.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws than your own. Where required by law, we will take appropriate steps to ensure that your personal information receives an adequate level of protection in the countries where it is processed.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. If we make material changes, we may provide additional notice (such as a notice in the app). Your continued use of the Service after any changes signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: oyelowopelumi@gmail.com.