Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this privacy policy ("Policy"). This Policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide ("Personal Information") on the pantrypages.art website ("Website" or "Service") and any of its related products and services (collectively, "Services"), and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that Personal Information. It also describes the choices available to you regarding our use of your Personal Information and how you can access and update it.

This Policy is a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "you" or "your") and PantryPages ("we", "us" or "our"). If you are entering into this Policy on behalf of a business or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity to this Policy, in which case the terms "User", "you" or "your" shall refer to such entity. If you do not have such authority, or if you do not agree with the terms of this Policy, you must not accept this Policy and may not access and use the Website and Services. By accessing and using the Website and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Policy. This Policy does not apply to the practices of companies that we do not own or control, or to individuals that we do not employ or manage.

Automatic collection of information
Collection of personal information
Privacy of children
Use and processing of collected information
Payment processing
Managing information
Disclosure of information
Retention of information
Transfer of information
Region specific notices
How to exercise your rights
Data analytics
Do not sell my personal information
Do Not Track signals
Advertisements
Email marketing
Push notifications
Links to other resources
Information security
Data breach
Changes and amendments
Acceptance of this policy
Third-Party Content Processing
Contacting us

1. Automatic Collection of Information

When you open the Website, our servers automatically record information that your browser sends. This data may include information such as your device's IP address, browser type, and version, operating system type and version, language preferences or the webpage you were visiting before you came to the Website and Services, pages of the Website and Services that you visit, the time spent on those pages, information you search for on the Website, access times and dates, and other statistics.

Information collected automatically is used only to identify potential cases of abuse and establish statistical information regarding the usage and traffic of the Website and Services. This statistical information is not otherwise aggregated in such a way that would identify any particular User of the system.

2. Collection of Personal Information

You can access and use the Website and Services without telling us who you are or revealing any information by which someone could identify you as a specific, identifiable individual. If, however, you wish to use some of the features offered on the Website, you may be asked to provide certain Personal Information (for example, your name and email address).

We receive and store any information you knowingly provide to us when you create an account, publish content, make a purchase, or fill any forms on the Website. When required, this information may include the following:

Account details (such as user name, unique user ID, password, etc)
Contact information (such as email address, phone number, etc)
Basic personal information (such as name, country of residence, etc)
Payment information (such as credit card details, bank details, etc)
Information about other individuals (such as your family members, friends, etc)

Some of the information we collect is directly from you via the Website and Services. However, we may also collect Personal Information about you from other sources such as social media platforms and our joint partners. Personal Information we collect from other sources may include demographic information, such as age and gender, device information, such as IP addresses, location, such as city and state, and online behavioral data, such as information about your use of social media websites, page view information and search results and links.

You can choose not to provide us with your Personal Information, but then you may not be able to take advantage of some of the features on the Website. Users who are uncertain about what information is mandatory are welcome to contact us.

3. Privacy of Children

We recognize the need to provide further privacy protections with respect to Personal Information we may collect from children under the age of 13 and take many special precautions to protect their privacy. We may require a child to disclose some Personal Information to use the Website and Services. However, we do not require a child to disclose more information than is reasonably necessary to use the Website and Services and Personal Information will not be used or disclosed for purposes other than those for which it was collected. All of the information created or submitted by a child is set to private by default, meaning only the User who submitted it may view it. Parents and legal guardians can review their child's Personal Information, delete it, and refuse to allow any further collection or use of such information. Parents and legal guardians also have an easy method for giving consent.

We encourage parents and legal guardians to monitor their children's Internet usage and to help enforce this Policy by instructing their children never to provide Personal Information through the Website and Services without their permission. We also ask that all parents and legal guardians overseeing the care of children take the necessary precautions to ensure that their children are instructed to never give out Personal Information when online without their permission. We believe parents and legal guardians should be involved in the online activities of their children and suggest that parents do their best to provide their children with a safe and friendly online environment.

4. Use and Processing of Collected Information

We act as a data controller and a data processor when handling Personal Information, unless we have entered into a data processing agreement with you in which case you would be the data controller and we would be the data processor.

Our role may also differ depending on the specific situation involving Personal Information. We act in the capacity of a data controller when we ask you to submit your Personal Information that is necessary to ensure your access and use of the Website and Services. In such instances, we are a data controller because we determine the purposes and means of the processing of Personal Information.

We act in the capacity of a data processor in situations when you submit Personal Information through the Website and Services. We do not own, control, or make decisions about the submitted Personal Information, and such Personal Information is processed only in accordance with your instructions. In such instances, the User providing Personal Information acts as a data controller.

In order to make the Website and Services available to you, or to meet a legal obligation, we may need to collect and use certain Personal Information. If you do not provide the information that we request, we may not be able to provide you with the requested products or services. Any of the information we collect from you may be used for the following purposes:

Create and manage user accounts
Fulfill and manage orders
Deliver products or services
Improve products and services
Send administrative information
Send marketing and promotional communications
Send product and service updates
Respond to inquiries and offer support
Request user feedback
Improve user experience
Post customer testimonials
Deliver targeted advertising
Enforce terms and conditions and policies
Protect from abuse and malicious users
Respond to legal requests and prevent harm
Run and operate the Website and Services

Processing your Personal Information depends on how you interact with the Website and Services, where you are located in the world and if one of the following applies: (a) you have given your consent for one or more specific purposes; (b) provision of information is necessary for the performance of this Policy with you and/or for any pre-contractual obligations thereof; (c) processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which you are subject; (d) processing is related to a task that is carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in us; (e) processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by us or by a third party. We may also combine or aggregate some of your Personal Information in order to better serve you and to improve and update our Website and Services.

Note that under some legislations we may be allowed to process information until you object to such processing by opting out, without having to rely on consent or any other of the legal bases. In any case, we will be happy to clarify the specific legal basis that applies to the processing, and in particular whether the provision of Personal Information is a statutory or contractual requirement, or a requirement necessary to enter into a contract.

5. Payment Processing

In case of Services requiring payment, you may need to provide your credit card details or other payment account information, which will be used solely for processing payments. We use third-party payment processors ("Payment Processors") to assist us in processing your payment information securely.

Payment Processors adhere to the latest security standards as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Sensitive and private data exchange happens over a SSL secured communication channel and is encrypted and protected with digital signatures, and the Website and Services are also in compliance with strict vulnerability standards in order to create as secure of an environment as possible for Users. Scans for malware are performed on a regular basis for additional security and protection.

If you choose to make a purchase through the Website and Services, you may be redirected to a third-party website to complete the transaction. In such cases, the third-party website may collect certain information from you, including your credit card number, billing address, and other payment-related information, and may use cookies or other tracking technologies. We have no control over, and are not responsible for, this third-party's collection, use and disclosure of your Personal Information.

6. Managing Information

You are able to delete certain Personal Information we have about you. The Personal Information you can delete may change as the Website and Services change. When you delete Personal Information, however, we may maintain a copy of the unrevised Personal Information in our records for the duration necessary to comply with our obligations to our affiliates and partners, and for the purposes described below. If you would like to delete your Personal Information or permanently delete your account, you can do so on the settings page of your account on the Website and Services.

7. Disclosure of Information

Depending on the requested Services or as necessary to complete any transaction or provide any service you have requested, we may share your information with your consent with our trusted third parties that work with us, any other affiliates and subsidiaries we rely upon to assist in the operation of the Website and Services available to you. We do not share Personal Information with unaffiliated third parties. These service providers are not authorized to use or disclose your information except as necessary to perform services on our behalf or comply with legal requirements. We may share your Personal Information for these purposes only with third parties whose privacy policies are consistent with ours or who agree to abide by our policies with respect to Personal Information. These third parties are given Personal Information they need only in order to perform their designated functions, and we do not authorize them to use or disclose Personal Information for their own marketing or other purposes.

We will share and disclose your information in the following circumstances:

Compliance with Laws. We may disclose your information where we are legally required to do so in order to comply with applicable law, governmental requests, a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process, such as in response to a court order or a subpoena (including in response to public authorities to meet national security or law enforcement requirements).
Vital Interests and Legal Rights. We may disclose your information where we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding potential violations of our policies, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person and illegal activities, or as evidence in litigation in which we are involved.
Vendors, Consultants and Other Third-Party Service Providers. We may share your data with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors or agents who perform services for us or on our behalf and require access to such information to do that work. We have contracts in place with our data processors, which are designed to help safeguard your Personal Information. This means that they cannot do anything with your Personal Information unless we have instructed them to do it. They will also not share your Personal Information with any organization apart from us. They also commit to protect the data they hold on our behalf and to retain it for the period we instruct.
Business Transfers. We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.
Third-Party Advertisers. We may use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit the Website and Services. These companies may use information about your visits to the Website and Services and other websites that are contained in web cookies and other tracking technologies in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.
Affiliates. We may share your information with our affiliates, in which case we will require those affiliates to honor this Policy. Affiliates include our parent company and any subsidiaries, joint venture partners or other companies that we control or that are under common control with us.
Business Partners. We may share your information with our business partners to offer you certain products, services or promotions.
With your Consent. We may disclose your Personal Information for any other purpose with your consent.

8. Retention of Information

We will retain and use your Personal Information for the period necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We may use any aggregated data derived from or incorporating your Personal Information after you update or delete it, but not in a manner that would identify you personally. Once the retention period expires, Personal Information shall be deleted. Therefore, the right to access, the right to erasure, the right to rectification and the right to data portability cannot be enforced after the expiration of the retention period.

9. Transfer of Information

Depending on your location, data transfers may involve transferring and storing your information in a country other than your own. However, this will not include countries outside the European Union and European Economic Area. If any such transfer takes place, you can find out more by checking the relevant sections of this Policy or inquire with us using the information provided in the contact section.

10. Region Specific Notices

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights and we aim to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your Personal Information. If you wish to be informed what Personal Information we hold about you and if you want it to be removed from our systems, please contact us. In certain circumstances, you have the following data protection rights:

You have the right to withdraw consent where we relied on your consent to process your Personal Information.
You have the right to object to our processing of your Personal Information.
You have the right to learn if your Personal Information is being processed by us, obtain disclosure regarding certain aspects of the processing and obtain a copy of your Personal Information undergoing processing.
You have the right to verify the accuracy of your information and ask for it to be updated or corrected.
You have the right, under certain circumstances, to restrict the processing of your Personal Information, which means that we will store your data but will not process it further.
You have the right, under certain circumstances, to obtain the erasure of your Personal Information from us.
You have the right to receive your Personal Information in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and, if technically feasible, to have it transmitted to another controller without any hindrance from us, provided that such transmission does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

If you are a resident of California, you have the right to request that we disclose certain information to you about our collection and use of your Personal Information over the past 12 months. If we sold or disclosed your Personal Information for a business purpose, we will disclose to you the categories of Personal Information categories sold and disclosed. You have the right to request that we delete any of your Personal Information that we collected from you and retained, subject to certain exceptions. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

11. How to Exercise Your Rights

Any requests to exercise your rights can be directed to us through the contact details provided in this document. Please note that we may ask you to verify your identity before responding to such requests. Your request must provide sufficient information that allows us to verify that you are the person you are claiming to be or that you are the authorized representative of such person. If we receive your request from an authorized representative, we may request evidence that you have provided such an authorized representative with power of attorney or that the authorized representative otherwise has valid written authority to submit requests on your behalf.

You must include sufficient details to allow us to properly understand the request and respond to it. We cannot respond to your request or provide you with Personal Information unless we first verify your identity or authority to make such a request and confirm that the Personal Information relates to you.

12. Data Analytics

Our Website and Services may use third-party analytics tools that use cookies, web beacons, or other similar information-gathering technologies to collect standard internet activity and usage information. The information gathered is used to compile statistical reports on User activity such as how often Users visit our Website and Services, what pages they visit and for how long, etc. We use the information obtained from these analytics tools to monitor the performance and improve our Website and Services.

13. Do Not Sell My Personal Information

You have the right to choose not to have your Personal Information sold or disclosed by contacting us. Upon receiving and verifying your request, we will cease the sale and disclosure of your Personal Information. Be aware, however, that opting out of data transfers to our third parties might affect our ability to provide certain Services you have signed up for. We reserve the right to reject opt-out requests in certain situations as permitted by the CCPA, such as when the sale of Personal Information is required for us to fulfill legal or contractual duties.

14. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers incorporate a Do Not Track feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Tracking is not the same as using or collecting information in connection with a website. For these purposes, tracking refers to collecting personally identifiable information from users who use or visit a website or online service as they move across different websites over time. How browsers communicate the Do Not Track signal is not yet uniform. As a result, the Website and Services are not yet set up to interpret or respond to Do Not Track signals communicated by your browser. Even so, as described in more detail throughout this Policy, we limit our use and collection of your Personal Information.

15. Advertisements

We may permit certain third-party companies to help us tailor advertising that we think may be of interest to Users and to collect and use other data about User activities on the Website. These companies may deliver ads that might place cookies and otherwise track User behavior. If you would like more information about your choices to opt-in or opt-out of this data collection, please visit Digital Advertising Alliance website and Network Advertising Initiative website to learn more information about interest-based advertising.

16. Email Marketing

We offer electronic newsletters to which you may voluntarily subscribe at any time. We are committed to keeping your email address confidential and will not disclose your email address to any third parties except as allowed in the information use and processing section or for the purposes of utilizing a third-party provider to send such emails. We will maintain the information sent via email in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. In compliance with the CAN-SPAM Act, all emails sent from us will clearly state who the email is from and provide clear information on how to contact the sender. You may choose to stop receiving our newsletter or marketing emails by following the unsubscribe instructions included in these emails or by contacting us. However, you will continue to receive essential transactional emails.

17. Push Notifications

We offer push notifications to which you may also voluntarily subscribe at any time. To make sure push notifications reach the correct devices, we use a third-party push notifications provider who relies on a device token unique to your device which is issued by the operating system of your device. While it is possible to access a list of device tokens, they will not reveal your identity, your unique device ID, or your contact information to us or our third-party push notifications provider. We will maintain the information sent via email in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If, at any time, you wish to stop receiving push notifications, simply adjust your device settings accordingly.

18. Links to Other Resources

The Website and Services contain links to other resources that are not owned or controlled by us. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other resources or third parties. We encourage you to be aware when you leave the Website and Services and to read the privacy statements of each and every resource that may collect Personal Information.

19. Information Security

We secure information you provide on computer servers in a controlled, secure environment, protected from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards in an effort to protect against unauthorized access, use, modification, and disclosure of Personal Information in our control and custody. However, no data transmission over the Internet or wireless network can be guaranteed.

Therefore, while we strive to protect your Personal Information, you acknowledge that (a) there are security and privacy limitations of the Internet which are beyond our control; (b) the security, integrity, and privacy of any and all information and data exchanged between you and the Website and Services cannot be guaranteed; and (c) any such information and data may be viewed or tampered with in transit by a third party, despite best efforts. As the security of Personal Information depends in part on the security of the device you use to communicate with us and the security you use to protect your credentials, please take appropriate measures to protect this information.

20. Data Breach

In the event we become aware that the security of the Website and Services has been compromised or Users' Personal Information has been disclosed to unrelated third parties as a result of external activity, including, but not limited to, security attacks or fraud, we reserve the right to take reasonably appropriate measures, including, but not limited to, investigation and reporting, as well as notification to and cooperation with law enforcement authorities.

In the event of a data breach, we will make reasonable efforts to notify affected individuals if we believe that there is a reasonable risk of harm to the User as a result of the breach or if notice is otherwise required by law. When we do, we will send you an email. In jurisdictions where required, we may also report the breach to relevant authorities in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.

21. Changes and Amendments

We reserve the right to modify this Policy or its terms related to the Website and Services at any time at our discretion. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We may also provide notice to you in other ways at our discretion, such as through the contact information you have provided.

An updated version of this Policy will be effective immediately upon the posting of the revised Policy unless otherwise specified. Your continued use of the Website and Services after the effective date of the revised Policy (or such other act specified at that time) will constitute your consent to those changes. However, we will not, without your consent, use your Personal Information in a manner materially different than what was stated at the time your Personal Information was collected.

22. Acceptance of This Policy

You acknowledge that you have read this Policy and agree to all its terms and conditions. By accessing and using the Website and Services and submitting your information you agree to be bound by this Policy. If you do not agree to abide by the terms of this Policy, you are not authorized to access or use the Website and Services.

23. Data Accuracy and Reliability Disclaimer

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: PantryPages makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of any processed recipe data. All recipe content is processed from third-party sources and transformed using AI technology, which may introduce errors, omissions, or inaccuracies.

You acknowledge and agree that:

Recipe data may contain errors in ingredients, measurements, cooking times, or instructions
Nutritional information, if provided, is estimated and may be inaccurate
Allergen information may be incomplete or incorrect
You are solely responsible for verifying all recipe information before use
You use all processed recipe data at your own risk
PantryPages shall not be liable for any consequences of using inaccurate recipe data

HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNING: Always verify recipe ingredients and instructions, especially regarding allergens, cooking temperatures, and food safety. Consult qualified professionals for dietary or health concerns.

24. Third-Party Content Processing

PantryPages processes recipe content from third-party websites that you choose to share with us. This section explains how we handle this content and your rights regarding it.

Voluntary Content Sharing and Processing

BY PROVIDING A RECIPE URL, YOU VOLUNTARILY CHOOSE TO SHARE CONTENT WITH PANTRYPAGES. When you provide a recipe URL, our app downloads and processes the content from that website to create a standardized, organized recipe format. This processing is initiated entirely by your voluntary action.

This voluntary content processing includes:

Extracting recipe text, ingredients, and instructions at your request
Downloading and displaying recipe images you choose to process
Standardizing formatting and measurements (which may introduce errors)
Organizing content for better readability (results not guaranteed)

IMPORTANT: You acknowledge that you are voluntarily sharing this content with PantryPages and that all processing occurs at your explicit request and for your benefit.

Data Sources and Ownership

PantryPages does not own, claim ownership of, or assert any rights over the recipe content you choose to process. All recipe content remains the property of its original creators and publishers. Content comes from third-party recipe websites that you voluntarily choose to share with us. We only process content from URLs that you actively and voluntarily provide to the app. We do not crawl or collect content from websites without your explicit action.

You acknowledge that:

You are voluntarily sharing third-party content with PantryPages
You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to access and process such content
PantryPages makes no claims of ownership over any recipe content
All intellectual property rights remain with the original content creators

AI Processing and Accuracy Limitations

BY USING PANTRYPAGES, YOU VOLUNTARILY CONSENT TO AI PROCESSING OF YOUR SHARED CONTENT. To attempt to standardize and improve recipe formatting, we send recipe content that you voluntarily provide to OpenAI's servers for AI-powered processing. This processing attempts to:

Extract structured recipe data (accuracy not guaranteed)
Standardize ingredient measurements and units (may introduce errors)
Organize instructions in a readable format (completeness not guaranteed)
Improve recipe presentation (results may vary)

CRITICAL DISCLAIMER: AI processing is inherently imperfect and may produce inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading results. OpenAI processes this data according to their privacy policy. We do not share your personal information with OpenAI beyond the recipe content you voluntarily choose to process.

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT: You are voluntarily sharing content for AI processing, understanding that such processing may alter, misinterpret, or corrupt the original information. You use AI-processed results entirely at your own risk.

Image Handling

Recipe images from third-party websites are downloaded and displayed within the app for your convenience. These images are cached locally on your device and are not shared with other users or third parties.

Data Retention and Storage

Processed recipe data is stored locally on your device only. We do not permanently store your processed recipes on our servers. However, recipe content may temporarily pass through our servers and third-party services (including OpenAI) during processing. The processed data remains on your device until you choose to delete it or uninstall the app.

DATA LOSS DISCLAIMER: PantryPages makes no guarantees regarding data preservation, backup, or recovery. You are solely responsible for backing up any important recipe data. Data may be lost due to device issues, software updates, or other factors beyond our control.

User Control

You have complete control over your processed recipes. You can delete individual recipes or all your data at any time through the app settings. When you delete a recipe, it is permanently removed from your device.

25. Additional Disclaimers and Limitations

SERVICE AVAILABILITY: PantryPages makes no guarantees regarding service availability, uptime, or continuous operation. The service may be interrupted, suspended, or terminated at any time without notice.

THIRD-PARTY DEPENDENCIES: Our service relies on third-party websites, AI services, and internet connectivity. We have no control over these external factors and disclaim all responsibility for their availability or performance.

CONTENT ACCURACY: PantryPages does not verify, validate, or guarantee the accuracy of any recipe content, nutritional information, allergen data, or cooking instructions. Users must independently verify all information.

VOLUNTARY USE: Your use of PantryPages is entirely voluntary. By using our service, you acknowledge that you are voluntarily sharing content and accept all associated risks.

26. Contacting Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Policy, we encourage you to contact us using the details below:

Email: support@pantrypages.art

We will attempt to resolve complaints and disputes and make every reasonable effort to honor your wish to exercise your rights as quickly as possible and in any event, within the timescales provided by applicable data protection laws.

If you believe your concerns have not been adequately addressed, you may escalate the matter to the appropriate data protection authority in your region, in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

This document was last updated on December 2024