Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Recipe Finder with Ingredients: Cook With What You Have ("the Extension", "we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, handles, and protects information when you install and use our Chrome browser extension and associated search services hosted via chromecrxstore.com.

1. Summary of Functionality & Search Settings

The Extension provides two primary features:

• Ingredient-Based Recipe Discovery: Allows you to enter ingredients you currently have at home to find matching recipes and meal ideas.
• Default Search Provider Configuration: Upon installation, the Extension uses the Chrome settings override API (chrome_settings_overrides) to configure your browser's default address bar (omnibox) search provider to chromecrxstore.com (with search results powered by Yahoo).

2. Information We Collect and Process

We adhere to the principle of data minimization and only process the information strictly necessary to deliver the Extension's stated features:

• Ingredient Inputs & Local Preferences: Any ingredients, dietary filters, or saved recipes you input inside the Extension interface are stored locally on your device using your browser's local storage (chrome.storage or localStorage) or used transiently to fetch matching recipe results.
• Search Queries: When you enter a search query into the browser address bar (omnibox) or the Extension's search interface, your search term is transmitted to chromecrxstore.com and forwarded to Yahoo's search feed to display relevant web and recipe search results.
• Standard Technical Request Metadata: Like all standard web requests, when a search query is sent to chromecrxstore.com or the underlying search provider (Yahoo), standard HTTP headers—such as IP address, browser type/version (User-Agent), language preference, and timestamp—are automatically transmitted to deliver the search results and prevent automated abuse or fraud.

Information We Do NOT Collect: We do not collect your name, email address, passwords, payment information, personal contacts, or general browsing history on third-party websites unrelated to your active use of the Extension.

3. How We Use Information

We use the information described above solely to:

• Return matching recipes based on the ingredients and preferences you specify.
• Process and fulfill search queries submitted through the browser's default search bar via chromecrxstore.com.
• Maintain the security, stability, and proper technical operation of our service.

4. Chrome Web Store User Data Policy & Limited Use Disclosure

• We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal or sensitive user data to third parties.
• We do not use or transfer user data to serve personalized, retargeted, or interest-based advertising.
• We do not use user data to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes.

5. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We do not sell your personal information. Data is shared with third parties only in the following limited circumstances:

• Search Results Provider (Yahoo): When you perform a search via chromecrxstore.com, your query and standard technical request parameters are processed by Yahoo to return search results, subject to Yahoo's Privacy Policy.
• Recipe API / Content Providers: Ingredient lists entered into the recipe finder tool are used solely to query recipe databases and return cooking instructions.
• Legal Requirements: If required to comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable governmental request.

6. Data Retention and Security

All communication between the Extension and chromecrxstore.com is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS. Locally saved ingredients or preferences remain in your browser's local storage until you clear your browser data or uninstall the Extension. Server logs used for security and error diagnostics are retained only as long as necessary for operational stability and are periodically purged.

7. User Control & How to Opt Out or Uninstall

You are in full control of the Extension and your browser settings at all times:

• Change Search Settings: You can manage or disable the Extension's search override at any time in Chrome by navigating to chrome://settings/search.
• Uninstall the Extension: You can completely remove the Extension and restore your previous browser settings by right-clicking the Extension icon in your toolbar and selecting "Remove from Chrome", or by visiting chrome://extensions/ and clicking Remove on Recipe Finder with Ingredients: Cook With What You Have.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect updates to the Extension or regulatory requirements. Any changes will be posted directly on this page with an updated "Effective Date" at the top.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: bigdeveloper44@gmail.com