Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 24, 2025

Welcome to RecipeCreator.ca ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered recipe generation service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you use RecipeCreator.ca, we collect the following personal information:

• Name: To personalize your experience and address you in communications
• Email Address: To deliver generated recipes and send service-related communications
• Payment Information: Processed securely through PayPal (we do not store credit card details)
• IP Address: To enforce fair use policies and prevent abuse

1.2 Recipe Generation Data

We collect information you provide when generating recipes:

• Cuisine preferences (e.g., Italian, Mexican, Chinese)
• Ingredients you want to use
• Dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, keto, etc.)
• Additional notes or preferences
• Language preference

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on site
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see Cookie Policy below)
• Log Data: Server logs including access times and error reports

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

2.1 Service Provision

• Generate AI-powered recipes based on your preferences
• Deliver recipes to your email address
• Process payments for premium features
• Enforce free recipe limits (3 recipes per 24 hours)
• Provide customer support

2.2 Service Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve our AI algorithms
• Identify and fix technical issues
• Develop new features based on user preferences
• Optimize recipe generation quality

2.3 Communication

• Send recipe delivery emails
• Provide customer support responses
• Send important service updates (with your consent)
• Notify you about changes to our policies

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We share your information with trusted third parties who help us operate our service:

• OpenAI: Processes recipe generation requests (your ingredients and preferences)
• PayPal: Processes payments securely (we do not store payment card details)
• Email Service: Delivers recipe emails (via PHP mail or SMTP)
• Hosting Provider: Stores our database and website files securely

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

• Valid legal process (subpoena, court order)
• Government or regulatory requests
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety
• Prevention of fraud or illegal activity

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure Database: Password-protected MySQL database with restricted access
• Payment Security: PCI-compliant payment processing through PayPal
• Access Controls: Limited employee access to personal data
• Regular Updates: Software security patches and updates

5. Cookie Policy

5.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences and improve your experience.

5.2 Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality (cannot be disabled)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your language and dietary preferences
• Payment Cookies: Secure payment processing with PayPal

5.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit site functionality. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies (not recommended)
• Clear cookies when closing browser

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

6.1 Access and Portability

• Request a copy of your personal data
• Download your data in a portable format
• View your recipe generation history

6.2 Correction and Update

• Update your name or email address
• Correct inaccurate information

6.3 Deletion (Right to be Forgotten)

• Request deletion of your account and personal data
• Note: We may retain certain information for legal compliance
• Generated recipes may remain in our system for service improvement

6.4 Opt-Out

• Unsubscribe from marketing emails (if applicable)
• Opt out of analytics cookies

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for the following periods:

• Account Data: Until you request deletion or 3 years of inactivity
• Recipe Data: Indefinitely for service improvement (anonymized after 1 year)
• Payment Records: 7 years for tax and legal compliance
• Usage Logs: 90 days for security and troubleshooting

8. Children's Privacy

RecipeCreator.ca is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

Parents or guardians who believe their child has submitted information to us should contact us at mike@myvisionmedia.ca.

9. International Users

RecipeCreator.ca is operated from Canada. If you access our service from outside Canada, your information will be transferred to and processed in Canada, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to Canada and agree to this Privacy Policy.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., PayPal, OpenAI). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Posting a notice on our homepage
• Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of RecipeCreator.ca after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

13. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Legal Basis: We process your data based on consent, contract performance, and legitimate interests
• Data Protection Officer: Contact mike@myvisionmedia.ca for GDPR requests
• Right to Lodge Complaint: You may file a complaint with your local data protection authority
• Data Transfer: Your data is transferred to Canada (adequate protection under GDPR)

14. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how we use it
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell personal information (no opt-out needed)
• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

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By using RecipeCreator.ca, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.