Privacy Policy

The Viral Cookbook ("we," "us," or "our") operates theviralcookbook.co. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our platform.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Email address and password when you create an account
• Display name and profile picture if you choose to add them
• Reviews, ratings, and photos you submit to the platform
• Recipes you save to your personal cookbook
• Cooking goals and preferences you set in your profile

We also collect certain information automatically, including your IP address, browser type, device type, and how you interact with our platform.

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain your account and subscription
• To personalize your experience, including recipe recommendations and taste profiles
• To process payments through our payment processor (Lemon Squeezy)
• To send you account-related emails and, if you opt in, our weekly chart email
• To improve our platform and understand how users engage with our content

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate our platform:

• Supabase — database, authentication, and file storage
• Lemon Squeezy — payment processing and subscription management
• Resend — transactional and marketing email delivery
• Netlify — website hosting and content delivery

Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing their use of your data.

User-Generated Content

When you submit a review, photo, or rating, that content becomes publicly visible on the platform. Your display name (or "Anonymous" if you do not provide one) will be shown alongside your review. You can use a pseudonym — you are never required to use your real name.

Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your personal data is removed within 30 days. Reviews and community content may be retained in anonymized form.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data at any time. You can update most information directly in your profile settings. To request account deletion or a full data export, email us at privacy@theviralcookbook.co.

Cookies

We use cookies and local browser storage to keep you logged in and remember your preferences such as measurement units. We do not use advertising cookies or sell your data to advertisers.

Children's Privacy

Our platform is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or by posting a notice on the platform.

Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at privacy@theviralcookbook.co.