Privacy Policy (BayLeaf)

Effective Date: 10/3/2025

This Privacy Policy explains how BayLeaf (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application (the “App”). By using BayLeaf, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect
   1. Personal Information: When you sign up, we collect your full name, phone number, bio, and profile picture. This information is needed to create and maintain your account.
   2. User-Generated Content: We collect posts, recipes, and other content you upload to the App.
   3. Usage Data: We collect information about how you use the App, such as time spent on screens, interactions with content, and features you access.
   4. Cookies: We use cookies for login and account functionality.
2. How We Use Your Information
   1. To provide, personalize, and improve the App.
   2. To allow you to create, share, and interact with content.
   3. To send you essential communications related to your account.
   4. To send you marketing messages (email, SMS, push notifications), which you may opt out of at any time.
   5. To ensure community safety through moderation of reported content.
   6. To power recipe-related AI features and improve future features.
3. Data Sharing
   We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties. We may share data if required by law or if needed to protect rights, property, or safety.
4. Data Security
   We implement reasonable measures to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Children’s Privacy
   The App is not for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from users under 13. If discovered, such accounts will be deleted.
6. Changes
   We may update this Privacy Policy. If we make material changes, we will notify you through the App or by email. Continued use of BayLeaf means you accept the updated policy.
7. Contact Us
   If you have questions, contact us at bayleafapp@gmail.com.