Yummeo Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 13, 2025

Welcome to Yummeo! Your privacy is incredibly important to us. In this policy, we explain in a clear and simple way what information we collect, why we do it, and how you can manage your data.

What Information We Collect and Why

We only collect the essential information for Yummeo to work, improve, and provide you with a great experience.

When you use our search engine (for all users):

• Search Queries: We save the searches you perform (e.g., "baked chicken recipe") to generate your recipe using OpenAI's technology and to understand which recipes are most popular.
• Anonymous Technical Data: We collect technical data such as your anonymized IP address and browser type through Google Analytics. This helps us understand how users navigate the site, always in an aggregated and anonymous form.

If you register and log in (e.g., with Google):

• Your Profile Information: We access your name, email address, and profile picture to identify you and create your Yummeo account. We never see or store your password.
• Saved Recipes: We associate the recipes you save with your profile so you can access them later.

When you participate in the Yummeo Community:

• User-Generated Content (UGC): We collect the content you post, which includes photos of your dishes, the text of your posts, comments, "likes" you give, and the list of users you follow and who follow you.
• Responsibility for Your Content: You are solely responsible for the content you post. By uploading it, you guarantee that you have all the necessary rights (for example, that you took the photo yourself) and that it does not violate our community guidelines or the law.
• Public Nature: Please be aware that all information and images you share in the Community are public and can be seen by anyone.
• License to Use: By posting content on Yummeo, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content on the Yummeo platform and for promotional purposes of the service. This license is necessary for us to show your creations to other users.

Cookies and Advertising

We use cookies for the site to function correctly (like keeping your session logged in) and to display relevant ads through Google AdSense. Advertising cookies help keep Yummeo free. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

Who We Share Your Information With

Transparency is key. We only share data with the following technology partners, who are essential to providing our service:

• OpenAI: To generate the recipes you request.
• Google (Analytics and AdSense): To analyze site usage and display advertising.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties under any circumstances.

Your Control Over Your Data

You are in control. In accordance with data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access and Rectify: You can view and update your basic profile information from your account settings.
• Delete Your Account: You can request the deletion of your account and all associated data. To do so, please contact us via the email address provided below.
• Manage Your Content: You can delete your own posts and comments in the Community at any time.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal information as long as you maintain an active account with Yummeo or as long as necessary to comply with our legal obligations. Public content you have created (such as posts) may remain visible even after you close your account, but anonymously if possible.

Security

We take security very seriously. We use HTTPS encryption throughout our site and follow best practices to protect the information we handle. Your account is protected by Google's security.

Children's Privacy

Yummeo is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and discover that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and, if the changes are significant, through a notice on the platform or by email.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please don't hesitate to email us at info@yummeo.net.