At RecipeU, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application and related services.

By using the RecipeU app, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1.  Information We Collect
We collect the following types of data to provide and improve our services:

a. Personal Information

• Name
• Email address
• Shipping address (only if you place an order)
• Payment details (processed via secure third-party gateway)

b. Usage Data

• Recipes you bookmark
• Books you compile
• App interaction data (e.g., buttons clicked, time spent)

c. Device Data

• Device type and model
• Operating system and version
• App version

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:

• Let you bookmark and organize recipes
• Allow you to create and edit your custom cookbook
• Process and deliver book orders
• Improve app functionality and user experience
• Respond to support requests
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

3. How We Protect Your Information
We take data protection seriously:

• All data is transmitted using SSL encryption
• Payment processing is handled securely by [Insert Payment Provider, e.g., Stripe]
• Access to your data is restricted to authorized staff only
• Data is stored in secure cloud infrastructure

4.  Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your data to third parties. We only share data when necessary with:

• Payment processors (for transactions)
• Shipping services (for delivering books)
• Analytics providers (for app insights)

Each third-party partner is GDPR-compliant and bound by confidentiality agreements.

5.  Data Retention

• We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services.
• You can delete your account or request data deletion at any time by contacting us.

6.  Your Rights

• Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
• Access the data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to data processing
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact us at support@recipe-u.com.

7.  Children’s Privacy
RecipeU is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8.  International Users
If you are accessing the app from outside Ireland or the EU, your data may be transferred to and processed in our servers located in EU/EEA.

9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you via email or in-app notification.

10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is used, contact us at:
Email:  support@recipe-u.com