Privacy Policy

We collect information in the following ways:

Information You Provide Directly:

• Account registration details: name, email address, and password
• Profile information: username, profile photo, bio, and dietary preferences
• Content you create: recipes, reviews, comments, and photos you upload
• Communications: messages you send to us or through our platform
• Payment details: processed securely through third-party payment providers (we do not store card numbers)

Information Collected Automatically:

• Device information: browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage data: pages visited, features used, time spent, search queries
• Location data: general location based on IP address (not precise GPS)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Information from Third Parties:

• When you sign in with Google or Apple, we receive your name, email address, and profile photo
• Analytics partners may share aggregated usage insights

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your GieesK Recipes account
• Provide personalised recipe recommendations and AI-powered features
• Enable you to save recipes, create meal plans, and manage shopping lists
• Process payments for Premium subscriptions and Chef Memberships
• Send you service notifications, updates, and support communications
• Improve and develop our platform, features, and AI systems
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies
• Send you marketing communications (only with your consent, and you can opt out at any time)

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

• Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services for hosting (Supabase), authentication (Google, Apple), payment processing, and analytics. These providers are contractually bound to protect your data.
• Public Content: Recipes, reviews, and profile information you choose to make public will be visible to other users and may appear in search results.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, and property of GieesK Recipes and our users.
• Business Transfers: If GieesK Recipes is acquired or merges with another company, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our platform
• Improve performance and personalisation

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use some features of the platform.

We take the security of your data seriously. We implement industry-standard measures including:

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS) and at rest
• Secure authentication via Supabase with Row Level Security
• Regular security reviews and vulnerability assessments
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

While we take every reasonable precaution, no system is completely secure. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password and to contact us immediately if you suspect any unauthorised access to your account.

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information in your profile settings
• Deletion: Request that we delete your account and associated data
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link in any email
• Restriction: Request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymise your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, tax, or regulatory purposes.

GieesK Recipes is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

GieesK Recipes operates globally. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by email or through a prominent notice on the platform. Your continued use of GieesK Recipes after the changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us: