DishGen Privacy Policy

Welcome to DishGen.com. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy explains how DishGen (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your personal information when you use our website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using DishGen, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information to provide, maintain, and improve our Services, and to ensure a secure and personalized experience. The types of information we collect include:

1. Personal Identifiers: Such as your name, email address, and account credentials when you register, log in, or subscribe to our communications.
2. Usage Data: Information you provide or generate through our Services, including recipe prompts, saved recipes, preferences, dietary restrictions, any content you submit or create, as well as details about your interactions with DishGen, such as the features you use, recipes generated, modifications requested, and engagement with our tools.
3. Internet Activity: We automatically collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, access times, referring URLs, and interactions with our Services.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver relevant content.

Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Authenticate users and maintain sessions
• Personalize your experience and remember preferences
• Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
• Enable certain features and functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our Services.

Analytics and Third-Party Services

We use third-party analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to understand how users interact with our Services. These tools collect information such as pages visited, time spent, device and browser details, and referring websites. This data is aggregated and anonymized where possible. For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

We also use EmailOctopus to manage email communications. By subscribing to our newsletter or providing your email, you consent to the processing of your information by EmailOctopus. See their Privacy Policy at https://emailoctopus.com/legal/privacy.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes including, but not limited to:

• Providing, operating, and maintaining our Services and features
• Personalizing your experience and delivering tailored content, such as recipe recommendations
• Processing your requests, such as generating or modifying recipes
• Communicating with you, including sending newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)
• Analyzing usage and improving our Services, algorithms, and user experience
• Protecting the security and integrity of our Services, and preventing fraud or abuse
• Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our Terms of Service

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes. We only share your information in limited circumstances, as described below, and always with your privacy and security in mind:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, data analytics, email delivery, and customer support. These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide these services to us and to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via prominent notice on our website and/or email if your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose disclosed to you at the time we collect your information, or with your explicit consent or direction.

We do not allow our service providers to use your personal information for their own purposes and require them to process your information only for specified purposes and in accordance with our instructions.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time (see “Your Rights and Choices” below).

User Consent and Opt-Out Options

You may opt out of receiving marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our communications or by contacting us directly. You may also manage certain privacy settings within your account or our mobile app. For analytics and cookies, you can adjust your browser or device settings.

Your Rights and Choices

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

• Accessing, correcting, or updating your information
• Requesting deletion of your account and data
• Objecting to or restricting certain processing
• Withdrawing consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

Children’s Privacy

DishGen is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, where data protection laws may differ. We take steps to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the features of our Services. We will notify you of material changes as required by law. Please review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us via our online contact form at dishgen.com/contact.

Last updated: April 7, 2025