Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you create an account, we collect your email address and, optionally, your name. When you set up your profile, we collect information about your household including allergens, dietary preferences, family members, pets, medications, and product brands you use.

We also automatically collect standard usage data such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, pages visited, and timestamps. This data helps us maintain and improve the service.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Match recalls to your profile and send personalized alerts
• Operate, maintain, and improve Recall Watch
• Communicate with you about your account and service updates
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Prevent fraud and abuse

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share limited data with:

• Service providers who help us operate our platform (e.g., hosting, email delivery), under strict data processing agreements
• Legal authorities when required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights and safety

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest, secure authentication, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies

We use essential cookies to keep you signed in and remember your preferences. We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our site. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and download your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt out of non-essential communications

8. Children's Privacy

Recall Watch is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a notice on our website. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact us at privacy@recallwatch.com.