👩‍🍳 ChefScribe

Legal Notice

Privacy Policy

This document applies to the ChefScribe Chrome Extension and web app.

Thank you for using ChefScribe — the tool that turns YouTube cooking videos into clean, distraction-free recipe cards.
We care about your privacy and want you to understand exactly how your information is used.

This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why, and how you can control it.

1. Who We Are

ChefScribe is an independent project designed to help home cooks save recipes from YouTube easily.

Website: https://chefscribe.com
Extension: ChefScribe (Chrome Web Store)
Contact: hello@chefscribe.com

2. Information We Collect

We only collect the minimum data needed to operate our website and extension smoothly.

A) Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Contact information (if you email us)
  • Comment details (if comments are enabled on the site)
  • Login details (only for registered users — most visitors do not register)

B) Automatically Collected Data

When you browse the website, standard technical data is logged:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the site
  • Referring URLs

This information helps us understand usage patterns so we can improve ChefScribe.

C) Data Collected by the Browser Extension

The ChefScribe Chrome Extension:

  • Does not track browsing history
  • Does not collect personal information
  • Only processes the YouTube page you are actively viewing to extract recipe content

All extraction happens locally in your browser.

D) Media Uploads

If you upload images to the website (e.g., in comments), please avoid adding photos with embedded GPS location data.

3. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies to keep the site running smoothly. These include:

Essential Cookies

  • Login/session cookies
  • Security cookies (spam protection, brute-force detection)
  • WordPress functionality cookies

Optional Cookies (if enabled)

  • Analytics cookies (e.g., privacy-friendly usage stats)
  • YouTube embedded player cookies
  • Comment convenience cookies (to remember your details)

You can control or delete cookies anytime via your browser settings.

4. Embedded Content From Other Websites

Some pages may include YouTube videos or embedded content.
These third-party sites may collect data such as:

  • Your IP address
  • Cookies
  • Interaction details with the embed

Their policies apply when you interact with that content.

5. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell your data.
We only share information with trusted providers when necessary to operate the site:

  • Hosting + Security Providers
  • Automated Spam Detection Services (e.g., Akismet)
  • Email delivery services (if you contact us)

If you request a password reset, your IP may be included in the reset email.

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

Comments

Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely so we can recognize future comments without moderation delays.

Registered Accounts

If you create an account, your information is stored in your user profile until you delete it.
(You can edit or remove most details yourself.)

Contact Messages

Emails you send us are stored for customer service and legal/administrative reasons.

7. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you have the right to:

✔ Request a copy of the data we hold
✔ Request correction of inaccurate information
✔ Request deletion of your data
✔ Object to processing
✔ Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To make a request, email: hello@chefscribe.com
We will respond within 30 days.

8. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked via automated spam protection services.
Analytics data (if enabled) may be processed by third-party vendors.

We choose privacy-respecting tools whenever possible.

9. Children’s Privacy

ChefScribe is not directed at children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

10. How We Protect Your Data

We use:

  • Encrypted HTTPS connections
  • Firewall and security monitoring
  • Limited access controls
  • Regular software updates

No system is 100% secure, but we take privacy seriously.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, want your data removed, or need anything clarified:

hello@chefscribe.com
We’re always happy to help.