Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 18, 2026Introduction
Welcome to The Cook Book ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you use our site, you may choose to sign in with your Google account to leave reviews and ratings. When you do, we collect:
- Display name — your Google account display name, shown alongside your reviews
- Profile photo URL — your Google profile picture, displayed with your reviews
- Review content — the text of reviews and star ratings you submit
Information Collected Automatically
We do not use cookies for tracking purposes. However, the following third-party services may collect limited technical data:
- Firebase Authentication — manages sign-in sessions and stores authentication tokens locally
- Cloud Firestore — stores your reviews and ratings
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Display your reviews and ratings on recipe pages
- Calculate and display aggregate ratings for recipes
- Authenticate your identity so you can manage your own reviews
- Improve and maintain the functionality of the site
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase services. We rely on Firebase's built-in security measures, including:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
- Firestore security rules that restrict access to authorized operations
- Authentication tokens managed by Firebase Auth
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access — view the reviews and ratings you have submitted
- Edit — modify your existing reviews at any time
- Delete — remove your reviews and associated ratings
- Withdraw consent — sign out at any time to stop providing data
To delete your account data entirely, you can delete all your reviews through the site interface or contact us for assistance.
Third-Party Services
Our site uses the following third-party services:
- Google Firebase (Authentication and Firestore) — Google Privacy Policy
- GitHub Pages (hosting) — GitHub Privacy Statement
Children's Privacy
Our site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please open an issue on our GitHub repository.