Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 10/30/2025

At Parsely, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our recipe parsing and cookbook service.

Information We Collect

Account Information

• Email address and name (when you create an account)
• User ID and authentication tokens
• Subscription status and billing information (for paid users)

Recipe Data

• Recipe URLs you submit for parsing
• Parsed recipe content (ingredients, instructions, metadata)
• Folders and organization preferences
• Saved recipes and personal cookbook data

Usage Data

• Recipe parsing requests and success rates
• Ask Chef AI queries and responses
• Feature usage patterns and preferences
• IP address and general location (for rate limiting)

Technical Data

• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Performance and error data

How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

• To parse recipes from URLs and extract structured data
• To provide and maintain your personal cookbook
• To power the Ask Chef AI assistant
• To implement rate limiting and fair usage policies

Service Improvement

• To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• To monitor parsing success rates and optimize AI models
• To identify and fix technical issues
• To develop new features and functionality

Communication

• To send service-related notifications
• To respond to your questions and support requests
• To share important updates about our service

Legal Compliance

• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights and property
• To enforce our terms of service

Data Sharing and Third Parties

Service Providers

We share data with the following third-party service providers:

• OpenAI: For recipe parsing and Ask Chef AI responses
• Supabase: For database storage and authentication
• Upstash Redis: For caching and rate limiting
• Stripe: For payment processing (paid users)

Data Sharing Practices

• Recipe URLs and content are shared with OpenAI for parsing
• Ask Chef queries are shared with OpenAI for AI responses
• We do not sell your personal data to third parties
• We do not share your data with advertisers

Data Storage and Security

Data Retention

• Guest recipes are cached for 14 days
• User accounts and recipes are retained until deletion
• Usage logs are retained for analytics and troubleshooting
• Deleted data is removed from our systems within 30 days

Security Measures

• Encryption in transit and at rest
• Row-level security for database access
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication systems

Your Rights and Choices

Data Access and Control

• View and edit your account information
• Export your recipes and data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt out of non-essential communications

Cookies and Tracking

• Control cookie preferences through your browser
• Essential cookies are required for service functionality
• Analytics cookies help us improve our service

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at: