Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 12, 2026 · Effective immediately

⚠️ Important: CulinarySage provides AI-generated culinary analysis for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional dietary, nutritional, or food-safety advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making significant dietary changes or serving food to individuals with known allergies or health conditions.

1. Who We Are

CulinarySage ("we," "us," or "our") operates the CulinarySage platform, accessible at our app URL. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal and non-personal data:

  • Account Information: Email address, full name, and role within your organization.
  • Recipe & Culinary Data: Recipes, ingredient lists, cooking methods, and images you submit for analysis.
  • Health & Dietary Information: Dietary restrictions, allergy flags, and nutritional preferences you voluntarily provide. This data is treated as sensitive and processed only to deliver the service.
  • Analysis & Generated Content: AI-generated diagnostics, corrective suggestions, recipe outputs, and feedback you provide.
  • Usage & Technical Data: Page views, feature interactions, device type, browser type, and IP address — collected anonymously to improve service performance.
  • Communication Logs: Records of emails or exports initiated through the platform for audit and security purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To deliver AI-powered recipe analysis, diagnostics, and personalized recommendations.
  • To maintain, improve, and secure the platform.
  • To respond to support requests and communications.
  • To generate anonymized, aggregated insights for product development (never linked to you personally).
  • To comply with applicable legal obligations, court orders, or regulatory requirements.
  • To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access.

4. Sensitive Data — Dietary & Allergy Information

Any dietary preferences, food allergies, or health-related information you provide is used solely to customize recipe and nutritional outputs. We do not sell, rent, or share this information with any third party. You may delete or modify this information at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

5. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored using Base44's secure cloud infrastructure, which employs industry-standard encryption (TLS in transit, AES-256 at rest), access controls, and regular security audits. However, no system is 100% secure. By using CulinarySage, you acknowledge and accept the inherent risks of transmitting data over the internet.

6. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited data in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Trusted infrastructure providers (e.g., cloud hosting, AI processing) under strict data processing agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights and safety of users or the public.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may transfer to the successor entity under equivalent privacy protections.

7. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Objection / Opt-Out: Object to certain processing activities, including marketing communications.
  • Do Not Sell: California residents under CCPA may opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data, but this right applies).

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@culinarysage.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service. Upon account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

9. Children's Privacy

CulinarySage is not directed at individuals under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with their data, please contact us immediately.

10. Cookies & Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain session state and app functionality. We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies. You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated by updating the effective date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, by email notification. Your continued use of CulinarySage after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our Data Privacy team at:
📧 support@culinarysage.com