**Privacy Policy for TastR**
_Last Updated: 11/14/2024_
At TastR, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines what information we collect, how it is used, and your choices regarding your data. By using TastR, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
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### 1. Information We Collect
#### a. Personal Information
- **Account Information**: When you create an account, we may collect your name, email address, and password.
#### b. Usage Data
- **App Interactions**: We collect data on how you use the app, such as features you interact with and recipes you save, to improve TastR’s functionality.
#### c. Image Data
- **Ingredient Recognition**: When you upload photos of ingredients for recipe suggestions, we temporarily process these images to identify the ingredients. Images are not stored beyond the time needed for analysis.
### 2. How We Use Your Information
- **To Provide and Improve the Service**: We use data to personalize recipe recommendations and enhance app functionality.
- **Customer Support**: Your data helps us address questions, technical issues, and app feedback.
- **App Analytics**: We analyze usage data to understand trends, improve user experience, and develop new features.
### 3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share data:
- **With Service Providers**: Trusted partners may help us operate the app (e.g., cloud storage and analytics providers) and are required to protect your information.
- **For Legal Compliance**: If required by law, we may share information with government authorities.
### 4. Data Security
We employ reasonable security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
### 5. Your Choices and Rights
- **Access and Correction**: You may access or update your personal information within the app.
- **Data Deletion**: You can delete your account and personal data by contacting us at [support@tastr.com].
- **Image Permissions**: You can manage photo access permissions through your device settings.
### 6. Children’s Privacy
TastR is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we become aware of any such data, we will take steps to delete it.
### 7. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices. We will notify you of any significant changes through the app or via email.
### 8. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- **Email**: Wilson.3371@buckeyemail.osu.edu
By using TastR, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.