Introduction
Lovecraft LLC ("we," "our," or "us") operates Sous, a recipe generation application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our application.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using Sous, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your username and password (stored securely using industry-standard hashing).
- Photos: When you use Sous, you may upload photos of your refrigerator, pantry, or ingredients. These photos are stored temporarily to generate recipes and may be retained to allow you to reuse recent photos.
- Preferences: We store your cooking preferences including serving sizes, spice level, cuisine preferences, dietary restrictions, and pantry assumptions.
- Recipe History: We store recipes generated for you so you can access them later.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Generate personalized recipes based on your available ingredients and preferences
- Provide and maintain our service
- Remember your preferences for future sessions
- Allow you to access your recipe history
- Improve and optimize our application
Third-Party Services
Sous uses Anthropic's Claude AI service to analyze your photos and generate recipes. When you submit photos:
- Your photos are sent to Anthropic's API for analysis
- Anthropic processes this data according to their Privacy Policy
- We do not share your account information or personal details with Anthropic
Data Storage and Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Secure password hashing
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure session management
- Database access controls
Your data is stored on secure servers. While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. Specifically:
- Photos: We retain your 4 most recent photos. Older photos are automatically deleted.
- Recipes: Your recipe history is retained until you delete individual recipes or your account.
- Account Data: Retained until you delete your account.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: View your stored preferences and recipe history within the app
- Delete: Delete individual recipes from your history
- Account Deletion: Permanently delete your account and all associated data at any time through the app settings
To delete your account, log in and click "Delete Account" in the user menu. This will permanently remove all your data including recipes, photos, and preferences.
Children's Privacy
Sous is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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 Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Lovecraft LLC
Email: lovecraftllcapps@gmail.com