Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 13, 2025
Last Updated: August 13, 2025
Do-Re-Ci-Pe (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our iOS mobile application or our website at dorecipe.app (together, the “Services”).
By using Do-Re-Ci-Pe, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Services.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email address, password, and any profile information you choose to add.
- Recipe Inputs: Text descriptions, lists of ingredients, dietary preferences, and other information you enter into the app.
- Photos & Media: Images you upload (e.g., fridge, pantry, packaged food, dishes) for ingredient detection and recipe generation.
- Communications: Any messages you send to our support team or feedback you provide.
b. Information Collected Automatically
- Device Information: iPhone model, iOS version, app version, language, and time zone.
- Usage Data: App interactions, feature usage, crash reports, and performance data.
- Log Data: IP address, date/time of access, and in-app activity history.
c. Information from Third-Party Services
If you choose to connect your account with third-party services (e.g., Apple Sign In), we may receive your name, email, and profile image from those providers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your information to:
- Generate recipes tailored to your inputs and preferences.
- Detect ingredients from uploaded images using AI models.
- Improve and personalize the Services.
- Provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
- Maintain app performance, troubleshoot, and ensure security.
- Send important service updates and, with your consent, marketing communications.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
3. AI and Image Processing
- Uploaded photos may be processed by computer vision models (including third-party AI services) to identify ingredients.
- Photos may be temporarily stored for processing and then deleted or anonymized.
- Recipe generation is powered by AI models that use your inputs (text, detected ingredients, preferences). We do not use your personal photos or recipe data to train external AI models without your consent.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service Providers: Cloud hosting, AI processing providers, analytics, and crash reporting tools.
- Legal & Safety: If required by law or necessary to protect rights, safety, or prevent fraud.
- Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to a new owner.
5. Data Storage and Retention
- We store your personal data on secure servers located in [insert regions, e.g., UK, EU, US].
- Uploaded photos are retained only as long as necessary for recipe generation unless you choose to save them.
- We keep account data until you request deletion or your account is inactive for [X years].
6. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights under GDPR, UK Data Protection Act 2018, CCPA/CPRA, or other laws, including:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Correction: Ask us to fix inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data.
- Portability: Obtain your data in a portable format.
- Opt-Out: Decline marketing communications or certain data processing.
To exercise your rights, email us at privacy@dorecipe.app.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age required by law in your country). We do not knowingly collect data from children without parental consent.
8. Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and secure storage. No system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside your home country. We will take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data is protected according to applicable laws.
10. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Services may link to third-party websites or services we do not control. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those services, and we encourage you to review their policies.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted in the app and on dorecipe.app with an updated “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be communicated to you directly.
12. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:
Do-Re-Ci-Pe Privacy Team
Email: privacy@dorecipe.app
Website: https://dorecipe.app
Address: 1 East Erie St
Suite 525-4951
Chicago, IL 60611
United States
