Hungry Deluga

1. Introduction

Hungry Deluga ("we", "our", or "us"), operated by Arcalab, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (hungrydeluga.com) and use our application, including any integration with YouTube API Services, Instagram, and other third-party services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us when you create an account, such as your email address and name. Additionally, we collect:

Account Information: Email address, name, and profile details when you create an account.
Recipe Data: Ingredients, cooking instructions, and photos you upload.
Third-Party Data: If you connect your Instagram account, we may collect information from Instagram DMs sent to our official account (such as reel URLs) to populate your recipe lists, as authorized by you.
YouTube Data: We use YouTube API Services to display recipe videos, cooking tutorials, and food trend content. When you interact with YouTube content through our application, data may be collected in accordance with the Google Privacy Policy.
Usage Data: How you interact with our services, including recipes saved, meal plans created, and shopping lists generated.
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide, maintain, and improve our services.
To process and manage your recipes and meal plans.
To personalize your experience and recommendations.
To communicate with you about your account and updates.
To analyze usage trends to enhance user experience.
To display relevant recipe videos and cooking content from YouTube.
To ensure the security and integrity of our platform.

4. Cookies & Device Storage

Our application stores, accesses, and collects information directly or indirectly on or from users' devices, including by placing, accessing, or recognizing cookies or similar technology on users' devices or browsers. This includes data stored in browser local storage and IndexedDB for offline functionality, session tokens for authentication, and cookies used by embedded third-party services such as YouTube. Third-party services integrated into our application, including YouTube API Services, may also place their own cookies or similar technologies on your device.

5. YouTube API Services

Our application uses YouTube API Services to provide recipe video discovery, cooking tutorials, and food trend content. By using our application, you are also agreeing to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service.

When you use features powered by YouTube API Services, your use is subject to the Google Privacy Policy.

You can revoke Hungry Deluga's access to your data via the Google security settings page.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

Service providers who help us operate our platform (e.g., hosting, analytics)
Third-party integrations you choose to connect (e.g., grocery delivery services)
Law enforcement when required by law

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest.

8. User Data Deletion

We respect your right to control your data. You can delete your account and associated data at any time:

Log in to your Hungry Deluga account at app.hungrydeluga.com.
Navigate to Settings.
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Delete Account".
Confirm the deletion. All your personal data, recipes, and third-party links (like Instagram and YouTube) will be permanently removed from our systems.

Alternatively, you can request data deletion by emailing us at [email protected]. We will process your request within 30 days.

9. 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.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Arcalab
Email: [email protected]