1. Introduction

Welcome to PastryCal ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Recipe Calculator website.

2. Information We Do Not Collect

We want to be clear about what we do NOT collect:

• Personal Information: We do not collect your name, email address, phone number, or any other personally identifiable information
• Recipe Data: We do not collect or store your recipes, ingredient lists, or cost calculations
• Financial Information: We do not collect payment information or financial data
• Location Data: We do not track your geographical location
• Usage Analytics: We do not use tracking cookies, analytics tools, or behavioral tracking

3. Local Storage

Our website uses your browser's local storage to:

• Store your ingredient lists and calculator entries locally on your device
• Remember your preferences and data between browser sessions
• Provide a seamless user experience without requiring account creation

Important: This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers or any third parties.

4. How Your Data is Handled

All data you enter into the Recipe Calculator remains exclusively on your local device:

• Ingredient names and prices are stored in your browser's local storage
• Recipe calculations are performed locally in your browser
• PDF exports are generated locally and downloaded directly to your device
• No data is sent to external servers for processing or storage

5. Third-Party Services

We use minimal third-party services:

• jsPDF Library: Used locally in your browser for PDF generation. No data is sent to jsPDF servers
• Web Hosting: Our website hosting provider may collect standard server logs (IP address, browser type, access times) as part of normal web server operation

6. Data Security

Since we do not collect or store your data on our servers, your information's security depends on:

• Your device's security measures
• Your browser's security features
• Your local network security

We recommend keeping your browser updated and using standard security practices to protect your local data.

7. Data Retention and Deletion

Your data remains in your browser's local storage until:

• You clear your browser's local storage
• You use the "Clear All" functionality within the calculator
• Your browser automatically clears storage based on its settings
• You uninstall or reset your browser

You have complete control over your data retention.

8. Your Rights

Since we don't collect your personal data, you have full control over your information:

• Access: You can view all your stored data directly in the calculator
• Correction: You can modify any data directly in the interface
• Deletion: You can delete individual items or clear all data using the provided buttons
• Export: You can export your recipes as PDF files

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is suitable for users of all ages. Since we do not collect personal information, we do not have specific age restrictions or parental consent requirements.

10. Changes to This Privacy 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.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

11. Contact Us

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

• By email: privacy@pastrycal.com
• Through our website: Contact Form

Last updated: January 2025