Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 25 October 2025
Welcome to YourIngredients.uk. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. This privacy policy sets out how we collect, use, and protect any information that you give us when you use this website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
- Account Information: When you register for an account, we may collect your name, email address, and password. If you sign up using a third-party service like Google, we receive information from that service, such as your name and email address.
- User-Generated Content: We collect the information you provide when you use our service, including ingredients you list, recipes you generate, and recipes you save to your recipe book. This also includes your search history within the application.
- Usage Data: We may collect anonymous data about how you interact with our website, such as which features you use and the time spent on pages. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our services.
- Personalize your experience by saving your recipes and search history.
- Create and manage your user account.
- Improve our website and services based on usage patterns.
- Protect against misuse and ensure the security of our platform.
3. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored on secure servers provided by Google Firebase. We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. To prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, distribute, or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. Your data is used solely for the purpose of providing and improving the YourIngredients.uk service.
5. Your Data Rights
You have control over your personal data. You have the right to:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: You can update your account information through your account settings.
- Erasure: You can delete your account and all associated data. Deleting your account will permanently remove your saved recipes and search history.
To exercise these rights, please use the tools provided in your account settings or contact us through our website.
6. Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Please see our Cookie Policy for detailed information on the cookies we use and how you can manage them.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.