Effective Date: 26 July 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Family Values ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website and services ("Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Recipe Content: Ingredients, instructions, tags, and images you save or import.
- Account Information: Email address and optional name (if provided).
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and time spent (via analytics).
- AI Input Data: Text, images, or other content you submit to our AI tools.
We do not require personally identifiable information (PII) to use the platform, but providing it may enhance the user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Provide and improve our recipe storage, import, planning, and shopping list services
- Respond to customer support requests
- Monitor platform performance and usage patterns
- Send occasional service-related updates or reminders
- Enforce our Terms and Conditions
3. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We use the following third-party service providers to operate the platform:
- Supabase – data storage, authentication
- Vercel – site hosting
- Stripe – subscription billing and payment processing
- OpenAI – AI-based recipe import and enhancements
- Google Analytics – anonymous usage tracking
- Brevo (Sendinblue) – email communications (e.g., welcome messages, usage summaries)
These providers may process your data on our behalf under their own privacy terms.
4. Public vs. Private Recipes
You control the visibility of your recipes:
- Private recipes are visible only to you.
- Public recipes can be seen by others and may appear in search or discovery features.
Please do not include sensitive personal data in public recipes.
5. Cookies & Tracking
We use standard cookies and similar tracking tools for session management and analytics. These help us understand usage patterns and improve performance.
You may disable cookies via your browser settings, but this may affect functionality.
6. Data Retention
We retain your data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may delete your data or account at any time.
7. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access or correct your data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent to data processing
Contact us through the website for any such requests.
9. Children’s Privacy
This Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have done so, please contact us.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We will notify users of material changes via the platform or email. Continued use of the Service after changes implies acceptance.
11. Contact
For privacy questions or data-related requests, contact us via our contact form at:
https://familyvalu.es/contact
By using Family Values, you consent to this Privacy Policy.