Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 8, 2025
Last Updated: August 8, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Peas and Carrots ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service").
Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
Account Information
- Name
- Email address
- Profile picture (optional)
- Bio/description (optional)
Content You Create
- Recipes (title, ingredients, instructions, cook time, servings, difficulty level)
- Memories including descriptions and associated recipes
- Photos you upload for recipes and memories
- Comments on recipes
- Ratings and reviews
- Recipe collections and favorites
Social Interactions
- Users you follow
- Compliments sent to other users
- Recipe links and pairings
Information Automatically Collected
Usage Data
- How you interact with our Service
- Features you use
- Pages and content you view
- Dates and times of your visits
Device Information
- Device type and model
- Operating system
- Unique device identifiers
- Mobile network information
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
1. Provide and Maintain the Service
- Create and manage your account
- Enable you to create and share recipes and memories
- Process and store your uploaded photos
- Facilitate social features like following, comments, and compliments
2. Improve User Experience
- Personalize your content feed
- Show recipes and memories from users you follow
- Provide recipe recommendations
- Track achievements and milestones
3. Communicate with You
- Send notifications about interactions with your content
- Notify you when someone follows you or comments on your recipes
- Send important service updates
4. Ensure Safety and Security
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns
- Maintain the security of our Service
Data Storage and Security
Where We Store Your Data
- User account data is stored in secure databases
- Uploaded images are stored on secure cloud storage services (Backblaze B2)
- All data is transmitted using encryption (HTTPS)
Data Security Measures
- Password protection with secure hashing
- Encrypted data transmission
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Limited access to personal information (only authorized personnel)
Data Retention
- We retain your account information as long as your account is active
- Deleted content is removed from our active servers but may remain in backups for up to 90 days
- You can request account deletion at any time
Information Sharing and Disclosure
Public Information
The following information is public by default:
- Public recipes and memories you create
- Your profile information (name, bio, profile picture)
- Your followers and following lists
- Comments and ratings on public content
Private Information
- Recipes and memories marked as private are only visible to you
- Your email address is never publicly displayed
- Private content is not shared with other users
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Authentication: Secure login services
- Image Storage: Backblaze B2 for photo storage
- Analytics: Basic usage analytics to improve the Service
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
1. Access Your Data
- View all information we have about you
- Export your recipes and content
2. Update Your Information
- Edit your profile information
- Modify or delete your content
3. Control Privacy Settings
- Set recipes and memories as public or private
- Manage notification preferences
- Control who can see your content
4. Delete Your Account
- Request complete account deletion
- Remove all associated content
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email provided below.
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
International Data Transfers
If you access our Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@peasandcarrots.co
Website: https://www.peasandcarrots.co
You can also submit privacy-related requests through your account settings in the app.
By using Peas and Carrots, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.