Privacy Policy
Table of Contents
1 Introduction
Welcome to Snap Recipes ("we," "our," "us," or the "Company"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App") and related services (collectively, the "Services").
By downloading, installing, or using Snap Recipes, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of Snap Recipes, including users of our free tier and Pro subscribers. Certain data processing activities may only apply to Pro users (such as cloud sync features).
2 Data Controller
For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, Snap Recipes is the data controller responsible for your personal information collected through the App.
Snap Recipes
Email: privacy@snaprecipes.app
3 Information We Collect
We collect information in the following categories:
3.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and display name.
- Recipe Data: Recipes you save, including titles, ingredients, instructions, images, source URLs, and any notes or modifications you make.
- User Content: Photos you take or upload for recipe extraction, collections you create, and organizational preferences.
- Communications: When you contact us for support, we collect the information you provide in your messages.
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Device Information: Device type, model, operating system version, unique device identifiers (such as Android Advertising ID), language settings, and time zone.
- Usage Data: Features you use, actions you take within the App, frequency and duration of activities, and interaction patterns.
- Performance Data: Crash reports, error logs, and diagnostic information to help us improve the App.
- Network Information: IP address, internet service provider, and connection type (WiFi/cellular).
3.3 Information from Third Parties
- Payment Information: When you subscribe to Pro, our payment processor (via Google Play) provides us with transaction confirmation, subscription status, and purchase history. We do not receive or store your credit card details.
- Authentication Providers: If you sign in via Google or other third-party authentication, we receive your email address and basic profile information as authorized by you.
3.4 Sensitive Information
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information such as health data, biometric data, genetic data, religious beliefs, political opinions, or sexual orientation. Recipe data you save may incidentally contain dietary preference information (e.g., "vegan," "gluten-free"), which is stored as part of your recipe content.
4 Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:
| Processing Activity | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Providing the App and its features | Contract performance |
| Processing subscriptions and payments | Contract performance |
| Syncing recipes across devices | Contract performance |
| Improving and optimizing the App | Legitimate interests |
| Analyzing usage patterns | Legitimate interests |
| Sending service communications | Legitimate interests |
| Marketing communications | Consent |
| Complying with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
5 How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain the Services: Process your recipes, sync data across devices, and deliver the core functionality of the App.
- Process transactions: Manage your subscription, process payments through Google Play, and provide purchase confirmations.
- Extract recipes: Process images and URLs you provide through our AI-powered extraction service to identify and structure recipe information.
- Improve our Services: Analyze usage patterns, identify bugs, and develop new features based on user behavior.
- Communicate with you: Send service-related notices, respond to support requests, and provide updates about the App.
- Ensure security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access to your account.
- Comply with legal requirements: Meet our legal obligations and respond to lawful requests from authorities.
6 Data Sharing & Third Parties
We share your information with the following categories of third parties:
Supabase (Database & Authentication)
Provides cloud database and authentication services. Stores your account information and synced recipe data for Pro users.
Data processed: Account data, recipe data, authentication tokens
Supabase Privacy Policy →Google Cloud / Gemini AI (Recipe Extraction)
Powers our AI-based recipe extraction from images and URLs. Processes image data to identify and extract recipe content.
Data processed: Images and URLs submitted for recipe extraction
Google Privacy Policy →RevenueCat (Subscription Management)
Manages in-app subscriptions and purchases. Tracks subscription status and purchase history across platforms.
Data processed: Device identifiers, purchase history, subscription status
RevenueCat Privacy Policy →Expo (App Infrastructure)
Provides app development infrastructure and over-the-air update services.
Data processed: Device information, app version, update status
Expo Privacy Policy →Google Play (App Store & Payments)
Handles app distribution and payment processing for subscriptions.
Data processed: Payment information, purchase history (processed by Google)
Google Privacy Policy →We may also share information:
- For legal reasons: When required by law, subpoena, or legal process, or to protect our rights and safety.
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.
- With your consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information with third parties.
We Never Sell Your Data
Snap Recipes does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We do not participate in data broker networks or advertising exchanges that involve selling user data.
7 International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. Our service providers operate in the United States and other jurisdictions.
When we transfer personal data from the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- Adequacy decisions where applicable
- Binding Corporate Rules where relevant
You may request a copy of the safeguards we use by contacting us at privacy@snaprecipes.app.
8 Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our Services and fulfill the purposes described in this Policy:
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account information | Until account deletion + 30 days |
| Recipe data (cloud-synced) | Until account deletion + 30 days |
| Recipe data (local only) | Until app uninstall or manual deletion |
| Images submitted for extraction | Processed immediately, not stored |
| Usage analytics | 26 months (aggregated) |
| Transaction records | 7 years (legal requirement) |
| Support communications | 3 years from resolution |
When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (such as fraud prevention).
9 Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:
Encryption
All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using TLS 1.3. Data at rest is encrypted using AES-256.
Access Controls
Strict access controls limit employee access to personal data on a need-to-know basis with audit logging.
Infrastructure Security
Our infrastructure providers maintain SOC 2 Type II compliance and undergo regular security audits.
Incident Response
We maintain incident response procedures and will notify affected users of any data breach as required by law.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password and keep your device secure.
10 Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Right to Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
Right to Data Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
Right to Restrict Processing
Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances.
Right to Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@snaprecipes.app. We will respond within 30 days (or as required by applicable law). You may also delete your account directly within the App under Settings → Account → Delete Account.
11 Children's Privacy
Snap Recipes is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us at privacy@snaprecipes.app. We will take steps to delete such information promptly.
If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the applicable age without parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.
12 California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
Right to Know
You may request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected, the sources, the business purposes, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
Right to Delete
You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Correct
You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing
We do not sell your personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information
We do not use sensitive personal information for purposes beyond what is necessary to provide the Services.
Right to Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise these rights, email privacy@snaprecipes.app or use the in-app privacy controls. We will verify your identity before processing your request.
Categories of Personal Information Collected (Last 12 Months)
- Identifiers (email address, device identifiers)
- Commercial information (subscription history)
- Internet activity (usage data, interaction with the App)
- Geolocation data (approximate location via IP address)
- Inferences (preferences derived from usage patterns)
13 European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and equivalent local laws:
- All rights listed in Section 10 above apply to you.
- You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
- Where we process data based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time.
- You have the right not to be subject to automated decision-making, including profiling, that produces legal effects.
Data Protection Authorities
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the EU Member State of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement. A list of EU data protection authorities is available at: https://edpb.europa.eu
14 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy.
- We will notify you via email (if you have an account) or through a prominent notice in the App.
- For significant changes, we may require you to acknowledge the updated Policy before continuing to use the Services.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
15 Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Privacy Inquiries
Email:
privacy@snaprecipes.app
For data access, deletion, or other privacy rights requests.
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on February 22, 2026 and applies to all users of the Snap Recipes mobile application.