Privacy Policy

Introduction

Hut ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your 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. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Service.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, name, and password.
Recipe Data: Recipes you save, create, or import, including ingredients, instructions, photos, and tags.
Meal Plans: Your meal planning data and preferences.
Grocery Lists: Shopping lists you create from recipes.
Support Requests: Information you provide when contacting us for support.

Automatically Collected Information

Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and app version.
Usage Data: How you interact with the Service, including features used and time spent.
Log Data: IP address, browser type, access times, and referring URLs.

App Permissions

Our mobile app may request the following permissions:

Camera: To take photos of recipes for your collection.
Photo Library: To select existing photos for recipes.
Notifications: To send you reminders and updates (optional).
Network Access: To sync your data across devices.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
Sync your data across devices
Process recipe imports using AI technology
Send you updates and marketing communications (with your consent)
Respond to your comments and questions
Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to provide and improve our Service:

RevenueCat: For managing subscriptions and in-app purchases.
OpenAI/Anthropic: For AI-powered recipe extraction and analysis.
Cloudflare: For content delivery and security.
Fathom Analytics: For privacy-focused website analytics (no personal data collected).
Apple/Google: For authentication (Sign in with Apple/Google) and app distribution.

Data Sharing

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

Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate the Service (hosting, analytics, payment processing).
AI Providers: When you import recipes, the URL or text may be processed by AI services to extract recipe data.
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption in transit (HTTPS) and at rest. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. Deleted data is permanently removed within 30 days. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Delete your account and data
Export your recipe data
Opt out of marketing communications
Object to processing of your data

How to Delete Your Data

You can delete your account and all associated data at any time through the app's Settings menu, or by contacting us at support@gethut.io. Upon deletion request:

Your account will be immediately deactivated
Your personal data will be permanently deleted within 30 days
Anonymized analytics data may be retained

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know whether your data is sold or disclosed
Right to say no to the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
Right to request deletion of your data
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@gethut.io.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by email or through the Service and update the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Email: support@gethut.io
Contact Form: https://gethut.io/contact