Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1-8-2025
Last Updated: 2-14-26
Entity: JTDRecipe
Contact: contact@justthedamnrecipe.net
1. Introduction
JTDRecipe (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates a recipe discovery and sharing platform accessible via web application, progressive web application (PWA), and mobile application (collectively, the “Service”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when using the Service.
By accessing or using JTDRecipe, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We may collect:
- Name and email address
- Account login credentials
- Profile information (chef name, bio, cooking preferences)
- Recipes, comments, ratings, and uploaded content
- Photographs uploaded to recipes
- Subscription information (processed securely via Stripe)
2.2 Device Permissions
Camera Access
JTDRecipe may request access to your device camera to:
- Capture and upload recipe photos
- Attach images to recipes
Camera access occurs only when you actively initiate a photo capture or upload. We do not access the camera in the background.
Microphone Access
JTDRecipe may request access to your device microphone to:
- Enable voice search
- Enable AI Sous Chef voice interactions
Microphone access is only used during active voice interactions. We do not record or store audio outside user-initiated sessions.
Voice input may be processed by third-party AI service providers solely to provide requested functionality.
2.3 Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Device type
- Operating system
- Browser type
- Usage metrics
- Interaction data
- Performance diagnostics
This information is used to improve service quality and maintain security.
3. User Content and Recipe Licensing
Ownership of User Content
Users retain ownership of any recipes, photos, or materials submitted to JTDRecipe (“User Content”).
By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that:
- You own the content, OR
- You have the legal right and permission to upload and share the content
You agree not to upload content that:
- infringes copyright or intellectual property rights
- is stolen, proprietary, or confidential
- violates applicable law
License Granted to JTDRecipe
By submitting User Content to the Service, you grant JTDRecipe a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to:
- host
- store
- reproduce
- adapt
- modify
- publish
- distribute
- publicly display
such content for purposes of:
- operating the platform
- providing user features
- improving the service
- marketing and promotion
Public Recipe Sharing
Recipes submitted with Public visibility are intended for community use.
By submitting a recipe publicly, you acknowledge that:
- Other users may view, recreate, adapt, or modify the recipe
- Recipes may be saved, shared, or reposted within the platform
- Recipes may appear in search results and recommendation systems
If you do not want content publicly accessible, you must use private visibility options.
Promotional Use of Submitted Recipes
By submitting public recipes, you grant JTDRecipe permission to:
- feature recipes on the homepage
- include recipes in social media posts
- include recipes in promotional videos
- include recipes in marketing campaigns
- reference usernames, recipe titles, and photos
This permission allows JTDRecipe to highlight community contributions and promote the platform.
4. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and maintain the Service
- Enable recipe creation and sharing
- Facilitate AI-powered search and features
- Process subscription payments
- Display advertisements for free users
- Improve platform functionality
- Detect fraud or misuse
- Comply with legal obligations
5. Legal Basis for Processing (Where Applicable)
Where required by law, we process personal data based on:
- User consent
- Contractual necessity
- Legitimate business interests
- Legal compliance
6. Third-Party Services
We use third-party providers including:
- Stripe – payment processing
- Google AdSense – advertising services
- AI providers – search, nutrition analysis, and AI assistant features
- Hosting and infrastructure providers
These services may process limited data necessary to provide their functionality.
We do not sell personal data.
7. Advertising and Analytics
Free users may see advertisements and sponsored content.
Advertising partners may use cookies or device identifiers in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Pro subscribers receive an ad-free experience.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:
- operate the Service
- comply with legal obligations
- resolve disputes
- enforce agreements
Users may request account deletion at any time.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect user information. However, no system can guarantee absolute security.
10. User Rights
Depending on jurisdiction, users may have rights including:
- Access to personal data
- Correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion of data
- Withdrawal of consent
- Data portability
Requests may be submitted to: contact@justthedamnrecipe.net
11. Children’s Privacy
The Service is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.
12. International Transfers
Information may be processed outside your country of residence where permitted by law.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be reflected by the revised effective date.
14. Contact Information
For privacy inquiries: contact@justthedamnrecipe.net