Privacy Policy
Last updated: 11/11/2025
Our Privacy-First Approach
RecipeForge is built with your privacy in mind. We believe your recipe data, calculations, and browsing habits are yours alone.
What We Collect
Nothing, by default. RecipeForge operates entirely in your browser. Your recipes, calculations, and settings are stored locally on your device using IndexedDB and localStorage.
- All calculator inputs and results stay on your device
- Recipe versions and batch notes are saved locally
- No account creation or registration required
- No personal information collected
Analytics
We use Ahrefs Web Analytics to understand how our site is used. This helps us improve RecipeForge. Ahrefs Web Analytics:
- Does not use cookies
- Does not collect personal data
- Respects Do Not Track settings
- Only collects anonymous usage statistics (pages viewed, referrers, device types)
Data Storage
All your data is stored locally in your browser:
- Where: IndexedDB and localStorage on your device
- What: Recipes, calculations, calculator history, preferences
- Retention: Forever, until you clear your browser data or delete items
- Who can access it: Only you, on this device
Sharing Recipes
When you use the "Share" feature, recipe data is encoded in the URL. This allows you to share calculations with others. Important notes:
- Shared URLs contain your recipe/calculation data in plain text
- Anyone with the URL can see the data
- URLs are not stored on our servers
- Be mindful of what you share via URLs
Third-Party Services
RecipeForge does not integrate with third-party services that collect personal data. We do not:
- Use social media tracking pixels
- Integrate with advertising networks
- Send data to external APIs (all calculations happen in your browser)
- Use authentication providers
Your Rights
Since we don't collect your data, there's nothing for us to delete or modify. You have complete control:
- Clear your browser data to remove all locally stored recipes and calculations
- Use private/incognito mode for temporary calculations
- Export your recipes as JSON or text files for backup
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 policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us through the feedback mechanisms provided on our site.