Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 14/05/25

1. Introduction

Welcome to Foodilicous! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our application ("App").

2. Information We Collect

When you use Foodilicous, we may collect the following information:

- Required Information: 

  - Email Address: Required for account creation and authentication.

  - Username: Required for identifying you within the app.

  - Password: Required for secure access to your account.

- Optional Information:

  - First Name and Last Name: You can provide this to personalize your profile.

  - Profile Picture: You can upload a profile picture to personalize your account.

  - Recipes and Photos: Any recipes and associated photos you upload will be visible to other users with accounts on Foodilicous.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information you provide is used for the following purposes:

- To create and manage your account.

- To allow you to share recipes with other users.

- To personalize your experience within the app.

- To enable secure login and account management.

We do not use your information for any purposes beyond these, and we do not share your information with third parties.

4. Data Storage

Your data is securely stored on Firebase Firestore, a cloud database service provided by Google. We take appropriate measures to ensure your data is protected against unauthorized access, alteration, or deletion.

5. Data Access and Control

- Account Information**: You can update or delete your account information directly through the app.

- Recipes**: You can manage your uploaded recipes, including editing or deleting them, at any time.

6. Data Sharing

We do not share your personal information with third parties. The only exception is the sharing of recipes and associated content, which is shared with other users of Foodilicous as part of the app's core functionality.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

- Access the personal data we hold about you.

- Request correction or deletion of your personal data.

- Opt out of any data collection that is not necessary for the core functionality of the app.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

8. Security

We take your data security seriously. We use industry-standard measures to protect your data during transmission and storage. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will notify you by revising the "Effective Date" at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@foodilicous.com