Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 1, 2026
Introduction
MixologyRecipe ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit mixologyrecipe.com (the "Website"). By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you sign in using Google, Apple, or email magic link, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture (if provided by the authentication provider). We store this information to maintain your account.
User-Generated Content
We store content you create on the Website, including saved favorites, recipe ratings, personal notes, custom collections, and shopping lists. This data is associated with your account.
Usage Data
We automatically collect information about how you interact with the Website, including pages visited, recipes viewed, search queries, and referring pages.
Device and Technical Data
We collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution. This data helps us optimize the Website for different devices.
How We Use Your Information
- Provide and maintain the Website, including your account, favorites, and shopping lists
- Personalize your experience with recipe recommendations and search results
- Power AI-assisted features such as recipe generation and the Ingredient Matcher
- Analyze usage patterns to improve the Website's performance and content
- Respond to your inquiries via the contact form
- Prevent abuse, enforce rate limits, and maintain security
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies on the Website. We ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies.
Essential Cookies
Required for authentication, session management, locale preferences, and cookie consent status. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the Website. Analytics cookies are only loaded after you accept cookies via our consent banner. You can withdraw consent at any time from this page.
Third-Party Services
We share data with the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — usage analytics (consent-gated)
- Google OAuth — account authentication
- Apple Sign-In — account authentication
- AI-powered recipe generation (ingredient lists only, no personal data)
- AI-generated recipe images (no personal data)
- Amazon Associates — affiliate product links on recipe and shopping list pages
Data Sharing and Selling
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We only share data with the third-party service providers listed above, and only to the extent necessary to operate the Website.
Data Retention
We retain your account data and user-generated content for as long as your account is active. Usage and analytics data is retained in aggregated form. If you delete your account, your personal data is removed within 30 days. Server logs are retained for 7 days.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion — request deletion of your account and associated data (available in your profile settings)
- Portability — request your data in a machine-readable format
- Objection — object to processing of your data for certain purposes
- Withdraw Consent — withdraw cookie consent at any time from this page
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below.
Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including HTTPS encryption, secure authentication tokens, rate limiting, and restricted access to databases and admin panels. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy
The Website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.
International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside your own, including the United States. By using the Website, you consent to the transfer of your data to these countries.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at: