Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when you create an account, submit recipes, post in the community, or contact us. This includes your name, email address, password, profile photo, and any content you choose to share on the platform.

We also collect information automatically when you use our services, including log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited), device information, and usage data. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience — see our Cookie Policy for details.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve our services; personalize your experience and surface relevant recipes, creators, and restaurants; send you updates, newsletters, and promotional communications (with your consent); respond to your comments and questions; and monitor and analyze trends and usage.

We use AI systems including Chef Pepe to provide personalized cooking assistance. Queries you submit to Chef Pepe may be used to improve our AI models, but are never sold to third parties.

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with service providers who assist us in operating our platform, conducting our business, or serving our users — provided those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

We may disclose your information if required by law, to protect the rights and safety of Chew Network and our users, or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at privacy@chewnetwork.com. Some information may be retained for legal compliance purposes.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information; object to or restrict certain processing; data portability; and withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@chewnetwork.com. California residents have additional rights under CCPA.

Children's Privacy

Chew Network is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit and at rest, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or by posting a notice on our platform. Your continued use of Chew Network after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.