This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.
ChefQuest uses Google OAuth only for user authentication. We do not track, store, or share any personal information beyond what is necessary for authentication purposes.
What We Collect
Google Sign-In Information
When you sign in with Google, we collect only the following information:
- Email address - Used to identify your account
- Name - Used to personalize your experience
- Profile picture - Used to display your avatar (optional)
Recipe and Cooking Data
When you use ChefQuest, we store:
- Recipes you search for and view
- Recipes you save to collections
- Cooking session data (when you use cooking mode)
- Your dietary preferences (vegetarian/non-vegetarian)
This data is stored solely to provide you with a personalized cooking experience and is never shared with third parties.
What We Don't Track
- We do not use cookies for tracking purposes
- We do not use analytics tools to track your behavior
- We do not sell or share your data with advertisers
- We do not track your location
- We do not access your camera or photos without your explicit permission when using AI features
How We Use Your Information
We use your information only to:
- Authenticate your identity when you sign in
- Provide personalized recipe recommendations
- Save your recipe collections and preferences
- Enable cooking mode features (step-by-step guidance, timers)
- Improve our AI-powered recipe generation
Camera and Image Access
ChefQuest includes AI-powered features that can analyze images:
- Camera access is only requested when you choose to use visual validation features
- Images are processed in real-time and are not stored on our servers
- You can use ChefQuest without ever granting camera access
Data Storage
Your data is securely stored using Supabase, a trusted database provider. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google OAuth - For authentication only
- Supabase - For secure data storage
- Google Gemini AI - For recipe generation (no personal data is sent)
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Delete your account and all associated data
- Export your data
- Opt out of any service at any time
Children's Privacy
Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update Our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify You of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at: support@chefquest.com