Last updated: November 17, 2025
1. Introduction
Recipe Extractor ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome extension and web application.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Email address (for account creation and authentication)
- Password (encrypted and securely stored)
- YouTube video URLs you choose to extract recipes from
- Payment information (processed securely through Razorpay)
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Browser type and version
- Usage data (features used, recipes created)
- Authentication tokens (stored locally in your browser)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide recipe extraction services using AI
- Authenticate and manage your account
- Process payments through Razorpay
- Send service-related notifications
- Improve our AI model and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely on cloud servers with industry-standard encryption. We use:
- Encrypted database connections
- Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
- HTTPS for all data transmission
- Regular security audits and updates
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google OAuth: For secure authentication (governed by Google's Privacy Policy)
- Razorpay: For payment processing (governed by Razorpay's Privacy Policy)
- Google Gemini AI: For recipe parsing (video transcripts are processed but not stored by Google)
- YouTube: For accessing video metadata and transcripts
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except as described in this policy. We may share data with:
- Service providers (hosting, payment processing) under strict confidentiality agreements
- Law enforcement when required by law
7. Chrome Extension Permissions
Our extension requires the following permissions:
- activeTab, scripting: To extract video data from YouTube pages
- storage: To cache authentication tokens locally
- tabs: To open recipes in our web app
We only access YouTube pages when you explicitly use the extension. No background tracking or data collection occurs.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and all associated data
- Export your recipes
- Opt-out of marketing communications
9. Data Retention
We retain your data as long as your account is active. If you delete your account:
- All personal data is permanently deleted within 30 days
- Anonymized usage statistics may be retained for analytics
10. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
11. International Users
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through the extension. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
- Email: withdurrani@gmail.com
- Website: https://recipe-keeper.bigbrin.com
Quick Summary
- We collect only necessary information to provide our service
- Your data is encrypted and securely stored
- We never sell your personal information
- You can delete your account and data at any time
- We use reputable third-party services (Google, Razorpay)