Effective Date: March 23, 2026 | Last Updated: March 23, 2026
MidRecipes ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the MidRecipes mobile application (the "App") and our website at midrecipes.com (the "Site").
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information: When you create an account, we may collect your name, email address, and profile preferences.
- Dietary Preferences: Information about your dietary restrictions and preferences (e.g., vegetarian, keto, halal, gluten-free) that you voluntarily provide to personalize your experience.
- Recipe Data: Recipes you import, save, create, or organize within the App, including ingredients, instructions, photos, and meal plans.
- AI Coach Conversations: Messages you send to the AI Chef Coach feature to provide cooking advice and recipe suggestions.
- Payment Information: If you subscribe to MidRecipes Premium, payment is processed securely through Apple's App Store or Google Play. We do not directly collect or store your credit card or payment details.
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the App, including features used, recipes viewed, meals logged, streak data, and session duration.
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and app version.
- Analytics: We use analytics tools to understand app performance and improve user experience. This data is aggregated and anonymized.
Information We Do NOT Collect
- We do not access your camera roll or photo library unless you explicitly choose to upload a photo.
- We do not collect location data.
- We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide, maintain, and improve the App and its features
- To personalize your experience (recipe recommendations, meal suggestions based on dietary preferences)
- To power the AI Chef Coach feature (your messages are sent to our secure server to generate responses; we do not use your conversations to train AI models)
- To track your cooking streaks, achievements, and Chef Score
- To send daily cooking reminders (only if you enable this feature)
- To process premium subscriptions via Apple/Google payment systems
- To respond to customer support inquiries
- To analyze usage trends and improve the App
3. AI Chef Coach — Data Handling
When you use the AI Chef Coach feature:
- Your messages are sent to a secure server (Supabase Edge Function) which forwards them to the Anthropic Claude AI for processing.
- Conversations are not stored on our servers beyond the current session unless you explicitly save a recipe suggestion.
- We do not use your conversations to train or fine-tune any AI models.
- Your dietary preferences and meal history may be included as context to provide personalized advice.
4. Recipe Import
When you import a recipe from a website:
- We access the publicly available recipe data (title, ingredients, instructions, images, nutrition) from the URL you provide.
- This data is stored locally on your device.
- We do not scrape or store data from websites beyond what you explicitly choose to import.
5. Data Storage & Security
- Most of your data (recipes, meal plans, streaks, preferences) is stored locally on your device using secure storage.
- Account data and subscription status may be stored on secure cloud servers (Supabase, RevenueCat).
- We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest.
- No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Apple App Store / Google Play Store: For app distribution and payment processing
- RevenueCat: For subscription management (processes subscription status, not payment details)
- Supabase: For secure backend services and edge functions
- Anthropic (Claude AI): For powering the AI Chef Coach feature
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy governing their use of your data.
7. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
8. Your Rights & Choices
- Access & Deletion: You may request access to or deletion of your personal data by contacting us at the email below.
- Notifications: You can enable or disable daily reminders at any time in the App's Settings.
- Account Deletion: You can delete your account and all associated data through the App's Settings or by contacting us.
- Data Export: You can export your saved recipes at any time.
9. Subscription Terms
MidRecipes Premium is available as an in-app purchase:
- Weekly: $6.99/week
- Monthly: $9.99/month
- Yearly: $49.99/year
Premium features include: Unlimited AI Chef Coach access, advanced meal planning, full Chef Score insights, all quick action chips, and priority support.
Free features include: Limited recipe import, basic meal tracking, streak system, achievements, and 5 AI Coach messages per day.
Subscriptions are managed through Apple's App Store or Google Play and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Disclaimer
MidRecipes does not offer medical or nutritional advice. Calorie counts and nutritional information are estimates based on publicly available data and should not be relied upon for medical decisions. Any and all recommendations should be viewed as suggestions. Please consult with a healthcare professional or registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
13. Terms of Use
By using MidRecipes, you also agree to Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (EULA):
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/