🍳 We're Cooked

Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 13, 2025

The short version: We collect only what's needed to make the app work. We don't sell your data. We don't track you across other apps. Your recipes are yours.

Information We Collect

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and the password you create. You can optionally add a display name, username, profile photo, and bio.

Recipe Data: Recipes you save, including ingredients, instructions, photos, and any notes you add. This data is stored securely and associated with your account.

Social Features: If you use social features, we store your posts, comments, likes, friend connections, and star ratings.

Usage Data: We track how many recipe extractions you use per month (for tier limits). We do not track which specific recipes or websites.

How We Use Your Information

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Each service has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data.

Advertising

Free-tier users see advertisements provided by Google AdMob. These ads may use device identifiers for ad personalization. You can opt out of personalized ads in your device settings.

Premium and Pro users do not see any advertisements.

Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using Firebase (Google Cloud infrastructure). We use industry-standard encryption for data in transit and at rest. Your password is hashed and never stored in plain text.

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we're required to retain it for legal purposes.

Your Rights

You can:

Children's Privacy

We're Cooked is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We'll notify you of significant changes through the app or by email.

Contact Us

Questions about this privacy policy? Contact us at:

privacy@werecooked.app