Privacy Policy

Welcome to Fridge Wizard! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information on our website, fridge-wizard.com. We aim to keep our site simple and user-friendly, which means we do not collect or store any personal information beyond what is collected by third-party services we use, such as Google AdSense and OpenAI (for recipe generation). This policy outlines what data is collected, how it's used, and your choices regarding that data. Last updated: March 20, 2025.

1. Information We Do Not Collect

At Fridge Wizard, we do not collect, store, or process any personal information directly from our users. This includes data such as your name, email address, phone number, or any other personally identifiable information. Our site is designed to help you generate recipes from your fridge leftovers without requiring any personal data input.

2. Third-Party Data Collection (Google AdSense)

Fridge Wizard uses Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google AdSense collects certain information from users to serve personalized ads. This may include:

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system.
  • Browsing Activity: Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: Google uses cookies to store information about your preferences and browsing behavior to deliver relevant ads.

Google AdSense may use this data to personalize ads, measure ad performance, and improve their services. For more details on how Google collects and uses data, please review Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

3. Use of OpenAI for Recipe Generation

Fridge Wizard uses OpenAI to generate recipe suggestions based on the ingredients you input. When you use our recipe generator:

  • The ingredients you enter are sent to OpenAI's API to generate recipe suggestions.
  • OpenAI may store and use these inputs to improve their services according to their privacy policy.
  • We do not associate your ingredient inputs with any personally identifiable information.
  • OpenAI does not have access to any personal information about you beyond what you voluntarily enter as ingredients.

For more information about how OpenAI handles data, please review their Privacy Policy.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Fridge Wizard uses cookies through Google AdSense to enable ad personalization and analytics. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help Google track your browsing activity for ad targeting. Specifically:

  • Necessary Cookies: Essential for the website to function properly.
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site.
  • Marketing Cookies: Allow Google AdSense to show ads based on your interests and browsing history.

When you first visit our site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time through our Cookie Settings link in the footer.

You can also manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or opt out of personalized ads via Google's Ad Settings. For more information on how Google uses cookies, visit Google's Cookie Policy.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

For European Economic Area (EEA) Residents (GDPR):

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data.
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: Object to our processing of your data.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent for data processing.

For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA):

  • Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: Receive equal service and pricing even if you exercise your privacy rights.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Limit the use of sensitive personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at fridge-wizardry@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law (30 days for GDPR, 45 days for CCPA/CPRA).

6. Your Choices Regarding Data

Since Fridge Wizard does not collect personal data directly, your primary choices relate to third-party data collection by Google AdSense and OpenAI. You can:

  • Opt Out of Personalized Ads: Use Google's Ad Settings to disable personalized ads.
  • Clear Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
  • Opt Out of Analytics: Use tools like the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On if we implement Google Analytics in the future.
  • Limit OpenAI Data Use: Since OpenAI processes your inputs for recipe generation, you can limit the information you provide to non-personal data (e.g., avoid entering sensitive information).

7. Data Retention and Security

As we do not directly collect personal information, we do not have a data retention policy for user data. For any contact form submissions or inquiries, we retain this information only as long as necessary to respond to your request, typically no longer than 90 days.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect any data we process. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

Our services are operated in the United States. If you are located outside of the United States, please be aware that any information provided to us, including information provided to our third-party partners like Google AdSense and OpenAI, may be transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including the use of standard contractual clauses or other appropriate safeguards.

9. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites, such as Google AdSense, OpenAI, or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Fridge Wizard is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child under 13 has used our site, please contact us at fridge-wizardry@gmail.com, and we will take steps to remove any related data collected by third parties like Google AdSense or OpenAI.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we will provide a more prominent notice, such as an email notification or a banner on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.

12. Data Protection Officer and Contact Information

While we do not have a formal Data Protection Officer due to our limited data processing activities, we take your privacy concerns seriously. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or how we handle data on Fridge Wizard, please contact us at:

Email: fridge-wizardry@gmail.com

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible, typically within 5 business days.