Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 27, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Cravin' ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly:
- Account Information: Username, email, password (hashed), profile picture, bio, verification status
- Recipe Data: Recipes you submit including ingredients, optional ingredients, steps, photo, and time estimates
- Voting & Ratings: Upvotes/downvotes and personal ratings you give to other users' recipes
We automatically collect certain information when you use Cravin':
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, features used
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
- Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Personalize your experience
- Communicate with you about your account
- Monitor and analyze usage trends
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
3. Sharing of Information
We may share information:
- With other users (your profile information and recipes)
- With service providers who assist us in operating the service
- When required by law or to protect our rights
- In connection with a business transfer (merger or acquisition)
4. Your Choices
You can:
- Update or delete your account information
- Opt-out of promotional communications
- Disable cookies in your browser settings
5. Email Verification & Communications
We may send verification or security-related emails when you register, reset your password, or change your email. These include temporary tokens used for account protection.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
7. Children's Privacy
Cravin' is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
8. International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside your country where privacy laws may differ.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@cravin.food.