Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Username
• Password (encrypted)
• Profile information you choose to provide

Recipe and Usage Data

When you use our service, we collect:

• Recipes you create, save, and interact with
• Cooking preferences and dietary restrictions
• Search queries and browsing behavior
• Device information and IP address

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our recipe management services
• Personalize your cooking experience
• Send important service notifications
• Respond to your support requests
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our app
• Display relevant advertisements (for free tier users)

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:

• With your consent
• To comply with legal obligations
• With service providers who help operate our app
• In anonymized, aggregated form for analytics

Public Recipe Sharing

Recipes you mark as "public" will be visible to other users. You can change recipe privacy settings at any time.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze site traffic and usage
• Display targeted advertisements

You can control cookie settings in your browser, but some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Third-Party Services

Advertising

We use third-party advertising services that may collect information about your visits to display relevant ads. These services may use cookies and other tracking technologies.

Analytics

We use analytics services to understand how users interact with our app. These services may collect anonymous usage data.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Secure password storage with hashing
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal data by staff

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Update or correct your data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your recipes and data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@touchytummies.com

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Users

If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through our app. Your continued use of the service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, contact us at:

• Email: privacy@touchytummies.com
• Email: support@touchytummies.com

12. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

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

• Right to be forgotten
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

Our lawful basis for processing your data includes consent, contract performance, and legitimate interests.

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Delete personal information
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

We do not sell personal information to third parties.