Privacy Policy

If you have questions about this policy, contact us at privacy@a1recipe.com.

1. Who We Are

A1Recipe.com ("A1Recipe", "we", "us", or "our") is an AI-powered food discovery platform operated globally. Our registered office and data controller contact is available at privacy@a1recipe.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Information you provide: Name, email address, and messages when you contact us through our contact form or sign up for notifications.
• Usage data: Pages visited, links clicked, time spent on pages, search queries entered (anonymised), and device/browser information collected automatically via analytics tools.
• Location data: If you enable location services, we access your approximate geographic position to show nearby restaurants and deals. We do not store precise location data without your explicit consent.
• AI Chat data: Messages sent to our AI Chef assistant are processed to generate responses. Chat history is not permanently stored on our servers.
• Cookies: See Section 6 (Cookie Policy) below.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve our food discovery services
• To personalise recommendations and deals based on your preferences
• To respond to enquiries submitted via our contact form
• To send service-related notifications (with your consent)
• To analyse platform usage and improve user experience
• To prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Platforms

A1Recipe contains affiliate links to third-party food delivery platforms including Uber Eats, DoorDash, Zomato, Foodpanda, Swiggy, Deliveroo, Just Eat, Grubhub, and Instacart. When you click these links, you are directed to those third-party websites. We may receive a commission from qualifying purchases, at no additional cost to you. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party platforms. Please review their respective privacy policies before placing orders.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

• Analytics providers: Anonymised usage data with providers such as Google Analytics to understand platform performance.
• Infrastructure providers: Hosting and CDN services required to operate the platform.
• AI service providers: Chat input is processed by AI API providers to generate responses.
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.

6. Cookie Policy

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function correctly. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site. You may opt out via your browser settings.
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences (e.g., language, region).

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling non-essential cookies will not significantly affect your experience on A1Recipe.

7. Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions for up to 2 years for the purpose of responding to enquiries. Anonymised analytics data may be retained indefinitely. You may request deletion of your data by contacting privacy@a1recipe.com.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access the personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Rights related to automated decision-making

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@a1recipe.com.

9. International Data Transfers

A1Recipe operates globally. If you are located outside the country where our servers are based, your data may be transferred internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any cross-border transfers.

10. Children's Privacy

A1Recipe is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, secure server infrastructure, and access controls to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or via email where applicable. Continued use of A1Recipe after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact

For privacy-related enquiries, contact us at:
📧 privacy@a1recipe.com
Or via our Contact Page.