Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Overview

YouTube to Recipe is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect and how we use it.

Information We Collect

YouTube URLs

When you use our service, you provide YouTube video URLs. These URLs are processed in real-time to extract recipe information and are not stored after processing.

Analytics

We use PostHog for analytics to understand how people use our service. This includes:

Pages visited
Feature usage
General location (country level)
Device type and browser

Analytics data is anonymized and cannot be used to identify individual users.

What We Don't Collect

Personal information (name, email, etc.)
YouTube account information
Extracted recipes (not stored)
Video content

How We Use Information

The limited information we collect is used to:

Process your recipe extraction requests
Improve the service
Fix bugs and technical issues
Understand usage patterns

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Google AI: For video analysis and recipe extraction
YouTube: For video embedding
PostHog: For privacy-friendly analytics (EU servers)
Vercel: For hosting

Cookies

We use minimal cookies required for the service to function. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

Data Retention

We do not retain recipe extraction data. Analytics data is retained for up to 12 months and then automatically deleted.

Your Rights

Since we collect minimal data and don't require accounts, you have:

No personal data stored that needs deletion
Full control over your browser cookies
The ability to use the service without any tracking by using private browsing

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Significant changes will be noted on this page with an updated date.

Contact

For privacy-related questions, please contact us through our website.