Privacy Policy for Smart Recipe Adaptation Extension

Overview

The Smart Recipe Adaptation Extension ("we," "our," or "the extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Chrome extension.

Information We Collect

Data Stored Locally

The extension stores the following information locally on your device using Chrome's storage API:

User Preferences

• Dietary Restrictions: Your selected dietary preferences (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.)
• Medical Conditions: Health conditions you've specified for recipe filtering (diabetes, hypertension, etc.)
• Allergies: Food allergies and intolerances you've configured
• Taste Preferences: Spice level, sweetness preferences, and flavor profiles
• UI Settings: Theme preferences (light/dark mode) and interface customizations

Recipe Data

• Adapted Recipes: Recipes you've modified using our extension, including:
  • Original recipe content (ingredients, instructions, nutritional information)
  • Your adaptations and substitutions
  • Personal notes and tags you've added
  • Source website information (URL and site name)
  • Creation and modification timestamps
• Recipe History: A record of recipes you've previously adapted
• Saved Substitutions: Your preferred ingredient substitutions and customizations

Usage Data

• Extension Settings: Configuration preferences for how the extension operates
• Theme Preferences: Your choice of light or dark mode interface
• Feature Usage: Which extension features you use most frequently (for improving user experience)

How We Use Your Information

Primary Uses

• Recipe Adaptation: To provide personalized recipe modifications based on your dietary needs
• Preference Storage: To remember your settings between browser sessions
• Feature Improvement: To enhance the extension's functionality based on your usage patterns
• Safety: To filter out potentially harmful ingredients based on your medical conditions and allergies

Data Processing

• All data processing occurs locally on your device
• No information is transmitted to external servers or third parties
• Recipe adaptations are computed using local algorithms and databases

Data Storage and Security

Data Retention

• Data is retained until you manually delete it or uninstall the extension
• You can clear all stored data at any time through the extension settings
• Uninstalling the extension will remove all stored data from your device

Security Measures

• No data transmission over networks
• No external API calls or data sharing
• Chrome's sandboxed environment provides additional security
• Regular security updates through the Chrome Web Store

Your Privacy Rights

Data Control

• Access: View all data stored by the extension through the settings interface
• Modification: Edit or update your preferences and saved recipes at any time
• Deletion: Remove individual recipes, clear all data, or uninstall the extension
• Export: Export your adapted recipes in various formats (PDF, text, etc.)

Data Portability

• Export your saved recipes and preferences
• No vendor lock-in - your data remains accessible to you
• Standard formats for easy migration if needed

Third-Party Services

No Third-Party Integration

• The extension does not integrate with external services or APIs
• No data is shared with third-party companies
• No advertising networks or analytics services are used
• No social media integration or data sharing

Website Interaction

• The extension only reads recipe content from websites you visit
• No personal data is extracted from websites
• Website interaction is limited to recipe detection and adaptation
• No data is sent back to websites about your adaptations

Children's Privacy

The extension does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The extension is designed for general recipe adaptation and does not target children specifically. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided information to the extension, please contact us to have it removed.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we make changes:

• The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy will be revised
• Significant changes will be communicated through the extension's update notes
• Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy

Data Breach Response

In the unlikely event of a security incident:

• We will investigate and assess the scope of any potential data exposure
• Users will be notified promptly if their data may have been affected
• We will take immediate steps to secure the extension and prevent further issues
• We will cooperate with relevant authorities as required by law

Legal Compliance

This privacy policy complies with:

• Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable
• Other applicable privacy laws and regulations

Technical Details

Data Format

• Data is stored in JSON format using Chrome's storage API
• No proprietary formats or vendor lock-in
• Standard encryption provided by Chrome browser

Permissions Explanation

Our extension requests the following permissions for legitimate purposes:

• activeTab: To detect and adapt recipes on the current webpage
• storage: To save your preferences and adapted recipes locally
• scripting: To inject our adaptation interface into recipe pages
• host_permissions: To work across different recipe websites

Transparency

We believe in complete transparency about our data practices:

• Our source code is available for review
• No hidden data collection or tracking
• Clear documentation of all features and functionality
• Regular updates and security improvements