Privacy Policy

Introduction

TheGourmetApp ("we", "us", "our") operates thegourmet.app and is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Account information — email address and password (hashed) when you create an account.
• Profile data — your display name and optional profile picture.
• Content — recipes, ingredient lists, and meal planning data you create.
• Usage data — pages you visit and features you use (anonymised).

Cookies

We use necessary cookies to keep you signed in and manage your session. With your consent, we also use analytics cookies (Google Analytics) to understand how the site is used in aggregate. No personal tracking cookies are set without your approval.

Local Storage

TheGourmetApp uses browser local storage to save your preferences (e.g. unit preferences and saved recipes) locally on your device. This data never leaves your device unless you are signed in and choose to sync.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 with consent mode enabled. Analytics data is only collected if you have given your consent. We do not share your personal data with Google for advertising purposes.

Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics — aggregated usage analytics.
• Vercel — hosting and CDN.
• Neon — database for recipe data.

Each of these services has its own privacy policy.

Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time.

Your Rights

Under GDPR and applicable data protection law, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Object to processing.
• Request data portability.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at: