Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 13, 2026
Magic Sous ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our AI-powered recipe generation platform at magicsous.com (the "Service").
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Kitchen Preferences: Dietary restrictions, cuisine preferences, skill level
- Equipment Data: Kitchen appliances and tools you have access to
- Recipe Interactions: Recipe history, favorites, ratings, and feedback
- Support Communications: Messages you send to our support team
Information From Third-Party Authentication
When you sign in with Google via Clerk (our authentication provider), we receive:
- Email address
- Full name
- Profile photo
- Google account ID
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: Features used, recipes generated, time spent, interaction patterns
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
- Cookies: Authentication cookies managed by Clerk (essential for login functionality)
- Log Data: Access times, errors, performance metrics
Information We Generate
- AI Interaction Data: Your recipe prompts and preferences sent to AI providers
- Account Metadata: Account creation date, subscription tier, usage limits
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide the Service
- Authenticate your identity and manage your account
- Generate personalized AI recipes based on your preferences
- Track your daily usage limits (Free Tier: 1 recipe/day)
- Remember your kitchen equipment and dietary restrictions
- Display your recipe history and favorites
Improve the Service
- Analyze usage patterns to improve recipe quality
- Train and refine our AI models
- Fix bugs and enhance performance
- Develop new features
Communicate With You
- Send service-related notifications (account changes, usage limits)
- Respond to support requests
- Notify you of significant updates or policy changes
- Send marketing emails (you can opt out at any time)
Business Operations
- Process payments for Pro subscriptions (when available)
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
- Enforce our Terms of Service
3. How We Share Your Information
We share your information only in these specific circumstances:
With Third-Party Service Providers
| Provider | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk | Authentication and user management | Email, name, profile photo, account status |
| Social login (OAuth) | Authentication tokens (Google manages your credentials) | |
| OpenAI | AI recipe generation | Recipe prompts, dietary restrictions, equipment lists |
| Google Gemini | AI recipe generation | Recipe prompts, dietary restrictions, equipment lists |
| Vercel | Frontend hosting and infrastructure | Usage data, performance metrics |
| Stripe (future) | Payment processing | Billing information, subscription status |
Important: Your recipe prompts and preferences are sent to AI providers (OpenAI, Google Gemini) to generate recipes. These providers have their own privacy policies governing how they handle this data.
For Legal Reasons
We may disclose your information if required to:
- Comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests
- Protect our rights, property, or safety
- Prevent fraud or security threats
- Enforce our Terms of Service
Business Transfers
If Magic Sous is acquired or merged with another company, your information may be transferred to the new owner. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
With Your Consent
We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent.
We do NOT:
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Share your data with advertisers
- Use your data for purposes unrelated to the Service without consent
4. Data Retention
We retain your information as follows:
- Active Accounts: Data retained while your account is active
- Recipe History: Retained for the lifetime of your account
- Deleted Accounts: Most data deleted within 30 days; some data retained for legal/security purposes (e.g., fraud prevention logs)
- AI Training Data: Anonymized usage patterns may be retained indefinitely to improve AI models
- Legal Holds: Data retained longer if required by law or ongoing legal matters
You can request deletion of your account and data at any time by contacting [email protected].
5. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Access and Portability
- Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Receive your data in a portable format
Correction
- Update or correct inaccurate information through your account settings
- Contact us to correct information you cannot change directly
Deletion
- Delete your account through account settings
- Request deletion of specific information by contacting [email protected]
Opt-Out Rights
- Marketing Emails: Unsubscribe via the link in any marketing email
- Data Sharing: Request that we limit sharing with third parties (may affect service functionality)
Do Not Track
Our Service does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals.
To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use minimal cookies and tracking:
Essential Cookies
- Authentication Cookies (via Clerk): Required to keep you logged in
- Session Cookies: Maintain your session state
Analytics (Future)
If we implement analytics tools, we will update this policy and provide opt-out options.
Third-Party Cookies
Google (via OAuth) and Clerk may set their own cookies. Refer to their privacy policies for details.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this will prevent you from using Magic Sous.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: Data encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Access Controls: Limited employee access to personal data
- Secure Infrastructure: Hosting on reputable platforms (Vercel, self-hosted servers with security best practices)
- Authentication: Secure authentication via Clerk with industry-standard OAuth
- Regular Updates: Security patches and monitoring
However, no system is perfectly secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential.
8. Children's Privacy
Magic Sous is available to users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has created an account, please contact us at [email protected], and we will delete the account.
Users Aged 13-17
If you are between 13 and 17, please get your parent or guardian's permission before using Magic Sous.
9. International Data Transfers
Magic Sous is based in the United States. If you access the Service from outside the US:
- Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States
- US privacy laws may differ from your country's laws
- By using the Service, you consent to this transfer
We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
10. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
Right to Know
- Categories of personal information collected
- Sources of information
- Business purposes for collection
- Categories of third parties we share with
Right to Delete
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain exceptions).
Right to Opt-Out
We do not sell personal information, so there is nothing to opt out of.
Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
To exercise CCPA rights, contact [email protected] with "CCPA Request" in the subject line.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top
- Material changes will be communicated via email or in-app notification
- Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact us:
- Privacy Email: [email protected]
- General Support: [email protected]
- Website: magicsous.com
We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.
Summary of Key Points
| Topic | Summary |
|---|---|
| What we collect | Email, name, profile photo (from Google), kitchen preferences, dietary restrictions, recipe history, usage data |
| Why we collect it | To generate personalized recipes, manage your account, improve the Service |
| Who we share with | Clerk (auth), Google (login), OpenAI & Gemini (AI generation), Vercel (hosting), Stripe (future payments) |
| Your AI prompts | Sent to OpenAI and Google Gemini to generate recipes |
| Your rights | Access, correct, delete your data; opt out of marketing |
| Data security | Encrypted in transit, access-controlled, hosted securely |
| Age requirement | 13+ years old |
| Contact | [email protected] |
By using Magic Sous, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.