Privacy Policy for DoughKnow

1. Introduction

Welcome to DoughKnow, a product of Vendijoy LLC ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web application located at doughknow.com (the "Service").

By using DoughKnow, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address (for authentication and communication)
• Password (encrypted and stored securely via Firebase Authentication)

2.2 User-Generated Content

When you use DoughKnow, we store:

• Recipes: Recipe names, descriptions, ingredients, and cost calculations
• Ingredients: Ingredient names, purchase costs, quantities, and units
• Usage Data: Your interactions with the Service (e.g., recipes created, ingredients added)

All user-generated content is stored in your private account and is not visible to other users.

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:

• Firebase Analytics: Usage patterns, feature engagement, and app performance
• Google Analytics: Website traffic, page views, and user behavior
• Authentication Cookies: Session tokens to keep you logged in (via Firebase Authentication)

2.4 Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do NOT collect payment information (DoughKnow is currently free)
• We do NOT collect precise location data beyond IP-based region
• We do NOT collect biometric data or sensitive personal information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide the Service: Store and manage your recipes, ingredients, and calculations
• Authenticate Users: Verify your identity and maintain secure access
• Improve the Service: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and performance
• Communicate: Send essential account-related emails (e.g., password resets, security alerts, account notifications)
• Comply with Legal Obligations: Respond to legal requests and prevent fraud

We do NOT:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Use your recipes or ingredient data for any purpose other than providing the Service to you
• Share your data with advertisers or marketing companies
• Send marketing, promotional, or newsletter emails

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We Do NOT Share Your Personal Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share data with trusted service providers who help us operate the Service:

• Firebase (Google): Authentication, database hosting, and analytics
• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.

4.3 Aggregate, Anonymous Data (Future)

In the future, we may share anonymized, aggregate statistics (e.g., "500 recipes created this month," "average ingredient costs") with research partners or organizations to support economic research and development. This data will NEVER include:

• Individual user information
• Specific recipes or ingredients
• Any personally identifiable information
• Data that could be traced back to individual users

All aggregate data will be de-identified and presented in summary form only.

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, such as:

• Responding to subpoenas, court orders, or legal processes
• Protecting our rights, property, or safety
• Preventing fraud or illegal activity

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
• Firebase Security Rules: User data is isolated—you can only access your own recipes and ingredients
• Secure Authentication: Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text
• Regular Updates: We keep our systems and dependencies up to date with security patches

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Data Rights

6.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to:

• Access your data: View all recipes and ingredients in your account at any time
• Export your data: While DoughKnow does not currently have a self-service export feature, you may contact us at support@vendijoy.com to request a copy of your data in a portable format (e.g., JSON, CSV)

6.2 Correction and Deletion

You can:

• Edit your data: Update or delete recipes and ingredients directly in the app
• Delete your account: Contact us at support@vendijoy.com to request account deletion. While DoughKnow does not currently have a self-service account deletion feature, we will process your request promptly.

When you delete your account:

• All your data (recipes, ingredients, and personal information) is permanently deleted immediately
• We do NOT retain your data after deletion (except as required by law)
• This action is irreversible

We are working on adding self-service account deletion and data export features in the future.

6.3 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information we collect, use, and share
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do NOT sell your data)
• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@vendijoy.com.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

7.1 Cookies We Use

• Authentication Cookies: Firebase Authentication uses cookies to keep you logged in
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics and Firebase Analytics use cookies to track usage patterns

7.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Service (e.g., staying logged in).

8. Third-Party Services

DoughKnow integrates with third-party services:

• Firebase (Google): For authentication, database, and hosting (Firebase Privacy Policy)
• Google Analytics: For website analytics (Google Analytics Privacy Policy)

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

9. Children's Privacy

DoughKnow is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at support@vendijoy.com, and we will delete it.

10. International Users

DoughKnow is operated in the United States. If you access the Service from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from your country.

By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the U.S.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• We will notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice in the app
• Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us: