Policy & Terms Updates
Stay informed about changes to our Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, Community Guidelines, and data practices. We believe in transparency.
Enhanced Data Retention & User Export Options
Updated our data retention policies to provide clearer timelines for account data storage. Added new tools allowing users to export their complete recipe history, comments, and saved collections in structured JSON and CSV formats.
AI-Generated Recipe Guidelines & Attribution
Clarified acceptable use of AI-assisted recipe generation. All AI-generated or AI-edited content must now be clearly labeled using the new "AI-Assisted" tag. Commercial licensing terms for community recipes have been standardized.
Moderation Standards & Reporting Workflow
Revised community guidelines to better address cross-cultural ingredient sensitivity and cooking safety standards. Introduced tiered warning system for repeated policy violations and expanded the appeal process.
Mandatory 2FA & Infrastructure Encryption Upgrade
Rolled out optional but highly recommended two-factor authentication for all accounts. Upgraded database encryption to AES-256 and implemented zero-trust network architecture for internal team access.
Third-Party Analytics & Cookie Consent Compliance
Updated cookie policy to align with EU GDPR and California CPRA requirements. Replaced legacy tracking pixels with privacy-first analytics. Users can now manage granular consent preferences directly from their dashboard.
Commercial Usage & Content Licensing Clarifications
Standardized the Creative Commons licensing options available to recipe creators. Added explicit terms regarding monetization of shared content and third-party republishing permissions.
Minors & Parental Consent Framework
Introduced age-verification flows for users under 16. Updated parental consent requirements for account creation and recipe publishing. Enhanced COPPA compliance documentation.
Questions About Our Policies?
Our legal and compliance team is available to help clarify any updates. You can also request a copy of your personal data or report a concern directly.
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